Dad's Gift

Music in some form? As long as it's a genre he likes.

There are some very simple radios available, just an on/off button.

Might sound boring, but what about some really good quality sheepskin slippers? If he's not very active he might appreciate having toasty toes.

Maybe a framed photo of the family?

Mind you I got my mother one of those digital frames which swaps from photo to photo. She wasn't keen!

So we ended up giving her a couple of framed photos. One of the great grandchildren and one of her dog

She definitely preferred the dog!

Or maybe you could do a calendar with different photos of whatever he likes. There are a lot of companies that do those. Also photo books.

Good luck with whatever you choose ? xxx

How about a photo book which you can have made up with family photos with names dates places. It will help and give you both a talking point.
Perhaps a computer photo frame, sorry can’t think of the name.
Favourite Music is also good. A nice cake if he likes sweet things but most of all just be there to support him and make sure you get support too.
I am sorry, it must be very difficult. For him and for you.

Digital frame thanks oops just coukdnt think what they are called.....

I think family photos sound good as it might help him remember who is who while he can. Magazine subscription?

Crossed posts great minds...

How about a Smart speaker for example "Amazon Echo"
relatively cheap and very useful. It can do so many useful things and you could set it up for him. He doesnt even have to be internet savvy. Invaluable for my elderly parents

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.

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I think we might like the cat! Where did it come from? At least DH couldn’t trip over it - could he?

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This one has lots of reviews, and scores 4.5 out of 5.

I agree with May7. You can also programme it with reminders.

Heated blanket?

Hi,

thank you all so much for those comments.

I think the music and dressing gown will be top of the list but am seriously thinking about the cat

Chocolates are something that I take over whenever I go to see him so not too sure about those but might get him some nice expensive ones as a stocking filler.

Once again, many thanks for your help

The cat does sound a good idea. When my mother was in the advanced stages, the only thing she showed any interest in was the snowy white stuffed seal we had given her, she would sit cuddling that for hours.

Sorry, I'm a busybody.
This one is much, much cheaper, gets good reviews, and comes in lots of colours.
It may be worth trying it first?

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I'm quite tempted myself, actually.