If you are going to visit someone in the nursing home, skip the flowers, potted plants, and candy. Instead, give them a gift that won't potentially activate a roommate's allergies, require special care, or go against their dietary restrictions. Take one of the following gift ideas for something that they will enjoy, use, and appreciate:
1. Digital picture frames.
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- Caring for a loved one who has dementia is often a full-time job. You may be their main source of support, meaning that you must constantly watch over them and care for their physical needs. Over time this could begin to take its toll on you, perhaps making you feel tired and beginning to experience depression. That's why it's so important for you to
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