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Dementia Activities for Older Adult


Older Adult with dementia in need of activities to keep mentally strong. Family has limited finances. Favorite pastime is gardening. Below are some examples of indoor grow kits, books, puzzles, tangrams and stacking toys:

Indoor Grow Kits  https://www.amazon.com/Herb-Garden-Kit-Indoor-Housewarming/dp/B0FPWF4ZX1/ref=sr_1_9?crid=33XA3JCFK2VUD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.F4HMI5NLiVGh2eadRkJhQ5qso4IoPa7H1-7kUgdZFlPSfK77-e1kF7Dt_uHa2j1L0BtXJoGU4NyOxccyZ4Vh1fky0TPXfl4Jm-ECleWVpZSwZ8d539QIjj90rczn1pK5sbfqSh3N6ooddJRzXg4RUCvI5XuB82X9B2a6JDivAikjJJRpHKrzdsp2rN7mZ7rtpab0ye06O9NoaARjRrjOUBs4tF_p_zN8DJ6lF-XFgPh5RZt4S3Bus95W17lUubiJT5gdShPLZetI7YYVHdbmveGyNGRcxILNT_2uUmAQOPY.bBFKNqDSuftjBL7QrmPi3FDMBwOCq8CTlPMLtWxwSFk&dib_tag=se&keywords=indoor+gardening+kit+for+dementia&qid=1784571106&sprefix=indoor+gardening+kit+for+dementia%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-9

https://www.amazon.com/Bonsai-Tree-Kit-Complete-Gardening/dp/B0DZ2CRMS7/ref=sr_1_72?crid=33XA3JCFK2VUD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TkzuDRgFwkgIi_jGguw58uP64ylurMteUKxXBZqJq3NbVEju-34Lg9uk0bvzz9L7M_Ig4VN1nOjzTOrDo4QaifGiNz3PjDBK3tcXX8ozRvECjZz4KvQATInL75V9IAiSkOk7EwGCimNAfQvk5LyhUKKcwecOdn5NLWXd7MrM3Mnh8dtFP3fk0E1H-ct26zc2Vl2iiKtFc-zbv5ghK1057bXqm3TM0pt3P3KTsSUXAagHCf8fJRTTHfB3n-ATG-XD0ZFQvXH8cNs-JQQusVZvw40fEERgwOpPz3JGNjRrrOU.Ol08PrIbGPVlV5j_e9B0Z8RHMHnWnouK91HK0jRj8lo&dib_tag=se&keywords=indoor+gardening+kit+for+dementia&qid=1784571361&sprefix=indoor+gardening+kit+for+dementia%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-72&xpid=AKEAL0rur2oj0

https://www.amazon.com/TOYS-NATURE-Biosphere-Terrariums-Rainforest/dp/B0BYPSTJM1/ref=sr_1_53?crid=34OSNJYEBQ3V7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fJmiLZwWEzABAc7AJ8nqs6-a1GunJwNhfroBYKixunkNOtcobr6bNkuK6wvAXRF3QGDKAf3NSYKGrQkgJPWpwrleouobgNQfydStFKXmd04HXA17t2cpEDyF3Ha3iABPUGShhBdqqEpznm2zuWP_15SsiD1nZkRx7a8G3TVrRxxOwiSbFE9X5nDoWIW_sh75R50hdHY8GSdIMRjTzch6OoVkaNgW9x_M2dvFiaEf9dFRD3VA4QKjObUGe1MC2rhf-5q3kvGZMKCjVGIjO_OKeUApL0IZIKsHAIPeZ50BwM0.E6lFOrSz84mquGuqDdL1RtkQOJARtWr6zUgJ_WhMMo8&dib_tag=se&keywords=indoor%2Bterrarium%2Bkit%2Beasy&qid=1784571827&sprefix=indoor%2Bterrarium%2Bkit%2Beasy%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-53&th=1

Books   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09V5PVTQG?pd_rd_plhdr=t&hsa_cr_id=0&qid=1784127026&sr=1-2-5a5562f9-fdfd-4101-9f9d-d76aa9998432&i=aps&aref=UbHqubcGtx

https://www.amazon.com/Most-Beautiful-Flower-Gardens-World/dp/B0B7QGX45P/ref=sr_1_116?crid=33XA3JCFK2VUD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CYdN9iB7TNZP-cc3DWw3wNse7YYawz_KYIY87deFTxbIw1BU4Au07pcNv2N8yU6c2w1hQNpioM_6xp1BIfPc-ZL6Gq_JFcrlkBXuGdUlYj-Hr2I47OTQKIqeK3GXDmPPYeghBgf0H1tfYOagk4DzLIilDN_hK8f_wBzrCJvJUIlvNUPeULXcE-s0jFL_J_8igumD84P-MTv5-I9-q1RmzHcGfNCqkbx1pWu_OtrdRUmrnCKMviI-pJa1fF9HytHaeI2t6aebWPS1OieqNtq1rWKlofn-tIajSTcl6ApLxt0.EWGXB8bje0oJyJNwZ0bcnM8BD-MoQ782iEAwIWVcvm0&dib_tag=se&keywords=indoor+gardening+kit+for+dementia&qid=1784571479&sprefix=indoor+gardening+kit+for+dementia%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-116&xpid=AKEAL0rur2oj0

https://www.amazon.com/Trees-Leaves-Flowers-Seeds-Encyclopedia/dp/1465482423/ref=sr_1_36?crid=QBZTLISQ6RL2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.atKeJin7nHnTQwWZJ7td6giMAOAc7Fqo7KI5GqA06uc8p4v58QOp1vMfjToC5jbB7mf6Ftjon_5xlZIB0te4JwSR6N9qI-DYSJpWPga0EDdjWjtNB0YbROv2cXPnbrhkYbm37WW8ikCNw_REYBsmeMYRhb78SwzMsn2zXrqIwy7a4n3VM7K2BIho0M6RB2V-SfGqyZA2DhCpEw9KTAjw3uIcuW6ljrKUxxxcUAMHgqfiQ0xA0xYTA3y20AaktDg_QE84rhDoLnxz9SbpXvNZ18WuynOKASLqBFJP5HRHv5k.ZcvCnGeB5d-g1A4fJqurEsdqR7GwIPYzRD1nLKXowDw&dib_tag=se&keywords=indoor+gardening+for+kids&qid=1784127313&sprefix=indoor+gardening+for+kids%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-36

Puzzles  https://www.amazon.com/Dementia-Alzheimers-Products-Activities-Cognitive/dp/B0CH9GJGWR/ref=sr_1_13?crid=1GGFUADV0BBHE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mZpT3bSvJab6ZUHFKxieifWZDGuMDdLWmCUbfKRUyGFZfq1Lk1x6F70zGkQBBKqhCTIOniTHroymHKbHja0wOwf8zwvQIHIlM0Buw9m-sSlpWBaxPcCfK5Rb92pUX36LIMRHrUgqLU9BJyWJmJIekFML5FSTzRmV84RAVmc1922TtpbphzQocBBiHWIXiyAnVPl9wygRUl4mPVpfIE02JCamVjNw9R_lWR11mcO2mSc.3Bbfl1d9d40JLwtpZHVTdZjkdgiAuFRX0QxGK59R66Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=dementia%2Bactivities%2Bfor%2Bseniors&qid=1784127026&sprefix=dementia%2Ba%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-13&th=1 

https://www.amazon.com/Alzheimers-Products-Activities-Parkinsons-Cognitive/dp/B0GHRK22GJ/ref=sr_1_28?crid=1R709FS2PIZV4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YGYvVxsAlG2xginjlIl_K1nMHvoAIdUlJzxcso4_lQ96nm3c_brw8fFUp4IFxrTIJZHfiFPiEcTlpjI9LFZCk4kznBobDN63wfdGz_8jwDr-OWiZH7m4zXasEvppyTofOEKVm2yYuDc0yzAngYfRqn-ygGEx2IhyetgDrwL_dnpSTPz_UC3tPcRudJ_rAzHp9uPRo6rdZWoVxuwJP4SJ9VJjr7XYK1RRQFJ7m6io8iAGKu2pWaMJAVcrJL8iekz0FyPidNVs_ES5JUE0oEUCIhqHCKQub_Vcd6prXCHkUVk.mUjZbKjrF9109k9oCij4RNCT3asLwIouLI1R2pRRtSw&dib_tag=se&keywords=alzheimer%27s%2Bsensory%2Btoys%2Bflowers&qid=1784570449&sprefix=alzheimer%27s%2Bsensory%2Btoys%2Bflowers%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-28&th=1

Tangrams  https://www.amazon.com/Activities-Dementia-Patients-Alzheimers-Cognitive/dp/B0GVTK1F1W/ref=sxbs_pa_sp_search_thematic_btf_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.e088c82f-9ae7-4132-98f5-9620c07d6e50%3Aamzn1.sym.e088c82f-9ae7-4132-98f5-9620c07d6e50&crid=1C6XLVSQVCANC&cv_ct_cx=dementia+activities+for+seniors+gardening&keywords=dementia+activities+for+seniors+gardening&pd_rd_i=B0GVTK1F1W&pd_rd_r=690d11ad-b471-436c-a42e-0bffd5a79dda&pd_rd_w=WdXCR&pd_rd_wg=YNbR5&pf_rd_p=e088c82f-9ae7-4132-98f5-9620c07d6e50&pf_rd_r=ZKRP80Q1KV730PGRVT18&qid=1784127202&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=dementia+activities+for+seniors+gardenin%2Caps%2C154&sr=1-5-4c3ee5d8-c4ea-4c3c-8cf4-b8be2ae560c7-spons&aref=McDvQytGQ3&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWNfYnRm&psc=1 

Stacking Toy  https://www.amazon.com/Activities-Dementia-Patients-Alzheimers-Cognitive/dp/B0GVTK1F1W/ref=sxbs_pa_sp_search_thematic_btf_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.e088c82f-9ae7-4132-98f5-9620c07d6e50%3Aamzn1.sym.e088c82f-9ae7-4132-98f5-9620c07d6e50&crid=1C6XLVSQVCANC&cv_ct_cx=dementia+activities+for+seniors+gardening&keywords=dementia+activities+for+seniors+gardening&pd_rd_i=B0GVTK1F1W&pd_rd_r=690d11ad-b471-436c-a42e-0bffd5a79dda&pd_rd_w=WdXCR&pd_rd_wg=YNbR5&pf_rd_p=e088c82f-9ae7-4132-98f5-9620c07d6e50&pf_rd_r=ZKRP80Q1KV730PGRVT18&qid=1784127202&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=dementia+activities+for+seniors+gardenin%2Caps%2C154&sr=1-5-4c3ee5d8-c4ea-4c3c-8cf4-b8be2ae560c7-spons&aref=McDvQytGQ3&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWNfYnRm&psc=1

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Having a valid license and registration will allow them to attend medical appointments, access essential services, and continue working toward greater stability and independence.
Any contribution toward these expenses would be greatly appreciated and will have a direct impact on this individual's ability to access the care and support they need. 

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New is preferred but clean and gently used would help on this short notice
Hoping to have delivered to home by Sunday (2/1) evening 


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We are reaching out to the Upper Arlington community to support a local family in need. Due to the extreme cold this winter, the family is facing their gas being shutoff and urgently needs assistance to keep their home warm and safe. The gas bill total is $399
Any support, whether through donations or sharing this message, would make a meaningful difference during this difficult time. Thank you for coming together to help a neighbor in need.
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About Upper Arlington

Krystin Macaluso, Area Director 

Krystin is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio in 1997 to attend Ohio University where she met her husband, Tony, a native of Upper Arlington. After graduating with a degree in Organizational Communication, Krystin worked in the nonprofit and higher education sectors before obtaining her Real Estate license and joining Tony at Coldwell Banker Realty. Krystin and Tony have two sons. Krystin is an active volunteer in the community and Upper Arlington schools. She has also been involved with PTO, Kitchen Kapers, Pleasure Guild for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and is a Parishioner at St. Agatha Catholic Church. Krystin is excited about the opportunity that Neighborhood Bridges will bring to spread kindness throughout the Upper Arlington community!

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