Did you think that the only thing celebrated in February is Valentine’s Day? February also is Bake for Family Fun Month! This is an annual celebration that was created by the Home Baking Association. The idea behind this initiative is to encourage families to get together, spend time together in the kitchen, bake and have fun! This day is a great way to get your loved one with Alzheimer’s involved in family activities.
Baking is a very inexpensive activity that can help to teach many members of the family some of the practical skills of life. Baking also is a great family thing to do that can get everyone in the house involved in some fun. This is especially important to do with your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease; the more activities and interactions they have with family, the better for their condition and quality of life. This also can help your loved one to remember the names and faces to those who are close to them.
Bake for Family Fun Month is a good chance for families to learn new baking traditions, try new recipes, create new memories and to explore the fun that you can have with baking activities.
Supplies and Resources for Dining for Alzheimer Patients
As you are baking with your family and including your Alzheimer’s loved one in the fun, this is a good time to remember that eating becomes more difficult for her as the disease progresses. But the good news is there are so many inexpensive and helpful Alzheimer’s aids available now that can make eating much easier, both for her and also for the caregiver.
My Plate-Mate
For example, Good Grips Utensils have a very soft, cushioned grip that will prevent the utensil from slipping from her hand, even if it gets wet. These utensils have large handles that are easy to grab and they feature flexible ribbing that is very comfortable. In fact, this Good Grips handle is so unique, it actually has a US patent.
Also consider My Plate-Mate, with gives your loved one extra help at meal time. It will eliminate most spills and will help her to get food onto her spoon or fork every time. My Plate-Mate was designed especially for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients so that they can live as independent a life as possible.
