Just to say that.......Earlier on his Dementia Journey, DH was interested in looking at old family photos. However, later, as his memory/cognition faltered, he found the family photos confusing and upsetting.
Best presents? Any amount of chocolates, or cakes. New clothes, especially a cosy, cuddly Dressing Gown, trousers exactly like his old ones but with an elasticated waist instead of buttons and zips and big, brightly coloured jumpers, CDs with compilations of his favourite music.
The surprise *Big Hit, was a battery operated, sleeping, purring cat, which he kept on his knee, stroking it while he listened to music or watched TV.
* Maybe not such a surprise and he had had a series of cats for most of his life.