My 67 yr old mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Is this something that we can play with her to keep her mind active, but isn't to difficult that it is frustrating for her? She is in the middle stages. Thank you in advance!! My 67 yr old mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Is this something that we can play with her to keep her mind active, but isn't to difficult that it is frustrating for her? She is... » Read More My 67 yr old mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Is this something that we can play with her to keep her mind active, but isn't to difficult that it is frustrating for her? She is in the middle stages. Thank you in advance!! « Show Less
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This game would be perfect. I like to play it alone or against someone else. One simply has to make the 9 (cubes) puzzle pieces match the image shown on the flipped over card. My young niece (5 -ish) likes to play Q-bitz because she can race or take her time when she is playing alone. We love having the game around, even something to do while watching TV.
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It could be difficult for her because, she will have to use hands to place blocks on correct position.
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Depends, if she has/had amazing visual and spatial skills, then this game will keep the parts of her brain responsible for those skills active and challenged. If she's more verbal or otherwise not spatially adept, this game will be difficult for her. My healthy partner, who is 45 yo, finds this game to be hard, which is a problem since she's also VERY COMPETITIVE. That said, my whole family loves this game, especially my (6 and 8 yo) sons. Good luck.
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Absolutely! Ive used this game with Brain Injury patients. You can change rules to accomodate cognitive levels. Also there are some pretty easy puzzles in this game and challenging ones. You may also like "spot it" the are many ways toy play that game too. Both games do not have to be competitive. You can treat them as brain exercises.
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My 7 year old has no trouble, she's just not as fast as my 10 yr old. Most puzzles have a few obvious cubes to start with..dots or solids. We love it
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When my dad was in the late middle stages of Alzheimer's he liked to do puzzles and Q-Bitz uses some of the same thinking processes as the brain uses to do puzzles. I think she may like doing this by herself and not part of a game. There are some very easy ones that you could start with.
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It's challenging...some patterns are easier to complete than others and I'm sorry I am not familiar with the middle stages. So it might be better if you try it first, --I know you will enjoy it -- and you can decide. If she is still capable ..it will be a great exercise. It makes you think.
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There is a knob on the front of the exerciser. As you spin it to the right, the tension increases. I think it can crank up to a tension level of 5, which is too difficult for me. The first and second tension levels may be appropriate for your elderly mom. I have only used it as an arm exerciser but it can be used for legs as well. There is also a gage showing the speed, the time and the distance.
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Mom has only slight dementia. She had no trouble working the chair. Her problem was that the chair wouldn't move fast enough so she would try to jump out of it before it lifted for her. It was a good chair and a good price.
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I saw a video on you tube showing the interaction between Pete and an elderly.lady. We bought ours for our parrot and he loves it. When we told my 90 year old mother in law about it she was determined to get one too. So we went ahead and ordered it for her. She loves showing it off to family and friends and let's people listen to Pete by phone. She is tickled with her little parrot. She is by far not demented, but I believe the interaction would be great for an elderly with Alzheimer's. It is inexpensive enough to at least give it a try. Good luck!
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When the alarm sounds, the white slide needs to be pushed back until it clicks. That turns off the alarm and reveals the medication. The person takes the medication and waits for pill time again. My mom with Alzheimers uses this machine, I call her at pill time. It is simple and you do not need to go over to the house at pill time, or worry that they took the pills twice or not at all. I have been very happy with this purchase.
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The reminders are automatic up to 4 times daily. My mother has mild Alzheimer's and she pushes the button to remind her of the date and time. The boxes also show if she has taken her pills each day. They are also good for travel. I highly recommend this.
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We use this on our 70 lb Boxer mix. She does fairly well with it and has to take the max dosage allowed. Her arthritis is pretty bad so when my hubby remembers to give it to her on a daily basis she moves around more easily. However; when he skips days I can tell by looking at help get up and walk around. She needs the stronger dosage and she is about 6 - 7 years old. She was adopted so I am not sure of her exact age. In GREAT health otherwise.
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Sweetjami, I presume your referring to Nature Made Multi For Her 50+. I purchased the tablets which I have no problem with, but it sounds as though you do,so the soft gels would be a better solution for you. Hope this helped you. It's a great vitamin.
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Hi Norma: I never played it myself, just wrapped up with a few CD'sand sent it to my friend, girl living in a nursing home. She tells meit works fine. GL, Alvin
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You really do need some one there---How frail is Mom?. I'm not joking. My husband and I went through numerous Maxi rub's. Not because they are bad---but it's the greatest and best gift I ever gave my construction worker husband. We used to do each others backs every night for 1/2 an hour each and it really did the greatest number on our backs. He's passed now and I really realize what a great deal of help that massager was doing for both of us. I miss him---and our 1/2 therapy with that maxi. It would be awkward if it was for your Mom to do on her own. If she had a lower back problem she might be able to "prop" it in a chair and lean against it. If she's elderly it might be a problem. I'm 64 and I bought myself a "Shiatsue" massager (sp). If your Mom has siatica (sp) that might be a problem too. Some women who have Calcium deficiancy in their bones might find this uncomfortable. There are cheap models under a 100.00 out there but they aren't much good---the one that's about 125.00 or so is great---My boss borrowed it and 4 friends---I had to threaten one of those to give it back. They are like a matte that you sit on with a back. The good ones have metal or hard plastic balls in the back part that go up and down---mine can go side to side along the spine---you can also use the remote to hit the button to make it stay in one spot. I love mine---If any of this is too much sometimes a plain old heating pad works Let me know if you need more help-I've had back problems my whole life with a handicap child
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If your mom has arthritis, yes it is difficult to turn on. Years ago I ad a better one, but the can be difficult to keep lit for people with manipulation problems. Great idea, but they have to improve it. Hope this helps.
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As long as your doctor says your heart and body are fit I would say its a great workout . Unlike free weights it isolates muscles and safer to use .my mom is 80 and swims and stretches and rides a exercise bike . Please check with your doctor before you start any workout program
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The way the handles are shaped, she should be able to slip her hand into them or above them and just lean into them to set them. Dad is 71, with arthritis, and bone cancer and he manages it well enough. In the end, roll the dice, get it home try it. If it doesn't work return it. or go to a med. equipment store and try different ones til you find one that works.
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I bought this doll for my Mom who has Alzheimer's and she loves it. The answer to your question is I would say it is more like a Pre-mie.
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I don't know what question you are getting negative answers to so it's hard to say. But my experience with this product was very good. My mother is 82 years old and has no trouble figuring out how to use the device and they have always answered promptly when needed.
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I'm not a licensed physician in your state. I'm not giving you medical advice, I'm only giving you my opinion of how I used the elderberries and the results I achieved for myself. Everyone is different and and you use elderberries at your own risk. What I found is that elderberries gave me a great deal of aid when I have the flu or cold. If I feel like I'm just coming down with something I take a shot glass of elderberries that I've steeped in Vodka for 2 weeks. I'm just at the tail end of a persistent so called cold or borderline flu. I've been taking a shot of elderberry every night before I go to bed and I'm starting to feel human again. See my reviews on my tinctures I've made in the past. You could also crush elderberries in a VitaMix OR a mortar and pestle and either used the crushed berries in a tea OR you could place them into empty gel caps (you can buy from here) and take them as a capsule if a tincture is not to your liking.
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Itt don't seems as if its working although. It may have improved due to her aging or maybe it. May have helped. A little but not enough to recommend. To another anything positive