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  Address: http://www.alzstore.com/index.html
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While not all of our loved ones with dementia have alzheimers, I have found many items on this website that have been helpful to my Dad. Large clock/calendars, books, activities, clothing, etc. Hope it helps some others. Cathy
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Reply #1 - 11/04/08  9:47pm
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" Thank you Cathy! I found some great stuff on here for Mom. You are such an amazing help to everyone. Big hugs, Kim "
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Reply #2 - 11/05/08  11:25am
" i also found this site to be very helpful and have ordered a belt thing to help me in getting Mom out of bed or out of a chair. Thank you. "
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Reply #3 - 11/05/08  1:22pm
" I've bought several items off the site, one called the twiddle muff or something like that. It's like a hand warmer muff, but has a rubber ball inside and other items to roll, pull, etc. It keeps my Dad's hands warm and exercises them and his tremors stop while he uses it. Cathy "
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Reply #4 - 11/05/08  4:16pm
" Dorothy, you say you have a belt-thing to help getting out of a chair, where can I get one. My hubby sure could use it. And Cathy where can I get the item that can keep hands warm and meanwhile excercise hands. "
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Reply #5 - 11/05/08  4:57pm
" Benie: The website I listed above www.alzstore.com is where I found most of the helpful items for my Dad.

They have different areas you can search through and find clothes, assistance items, books, activities, and the hand warmer I found. Hope it helps. Cathy "

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