Dementia patients come to the hospital from home or a facility due to various medical needs. Being in the hospital, sometimes for days, can cause more confusion, disorientation, anxiety, stress, and discomfort. One of these simple gifts given to our dementia patients can make a difference for them while they recover and is a wonderful way to show those in need that we care.

• Mini dry erase boards with dry erase markers
• Baby dolls
• Stuffed animals (especially animals like dogs/cats)
• Magnifying glasses
• Small puzzles with larger puzzle pieces
• Magazines (Focus on automobiles, fishing, sports, animals, gardening, home improvement, crafting type, etc.)
• Readers Digest Magazines
• Newspapers
• Large print books (some at elementary reading level)
• Decks of playing cards (both large print and regular print)
• Squeezable stress balls
• Wipeable building type toys /  larger legos
• Crayons (small packs)
• Colored pencils
• Easy adult coloring book
• Hair brushes
• Busy boards / sensory boards
• Prayer shawls / lap blankets

You can drop off donations at the church in the bin in the entryway.