After two glorious springlike days here in New Hampshire, we’re experiencing snow again on March 9.  However, it’s not unusual to have snow in March and some of our worst storms. When I was growing up, we children heard stories of the  “Blizzard of ‘88″ and my grand...

The latest evidence appears to indicate that head injuries during football playing and practice result in dementia and death even in younger football players in their 40s, not just the older ones.  Check out Football’s Hard Hits at Alzheimer’s Weekly for a video interview and article o...

The Arts Bloggers are putting together their creative ideas for 2009.  See what you’d like to try.  Drawer Pull & Pants Hanger Project Turn these items into a unique photo display via Craftynest. Gravestone Rubbings for Fabric Art Mary Emma, at Quilting and Patchwork, discovered instruct...

I’ve shared occasionally arts and crafts ideas from the Arts Bloggers.  We are a group who put together some of our favorite posts each week to share with others.  Often Alzheimer’s patients like to be involved in crafts.  Also, caregivers find them relaxing and inspirational. The Art...

Quilters and fabric artists have discovered all types of new techniques to produce projects they might never have imagined years ago.  Fiber and fabric art, that has evolved from quiltmaking, offers fascinating options for one’s talents. Felting is one of these my daughter is exploring.  Yo...

My daughter continues to experiment with the felted balls I mentioned in a previous post.  She made some of various materials today, also of different sizes, even some that resemble tiny beads.  It’s fascinating…all the possibilities with this technique. You may want to check them out ...

Felting has become a very popular procedure in the fabric art world.  The latest items my daughter has tried are Christmas ornaments, round balls made from wool roving. Check these interesting items out at Beth’s Meandering Threads blog.  There she gives links to tutorials on other blogs.  ...

THURSDAY THIRTEEN   Often it’s difficult to think of gifts for the Alzheimer’s patient.  Also, it depends on which stage they’re at in their illness…whether they recognize or remember.  Below is a list of suggestions.  Some may entertain and bring comfort.  Others may simply make caring...

Arts Bloggers Offerings Here are some more offerings from the Arts Bloggers.  Some of these will make great Christmas Gifts. Fabric Beads - Fun to Make and Use Quilters and fabric artists enjoy making fabric beads for their various creations. Featured Prize: Let’s Knit! Learn more about this ...

AlzheimersNotes.com What recreational activities or hobbies are you involved in  this summer with your Alzheimer’s patient (parent, spouse, or relative)?  Do you have special projects you do together?  If you have children in the home, too,  you’ll be looking for activities they can...