Anybody ever heard of a busy box?  I think it's like a gadget box containing
safe things that folks with dementia, etc., can handle and work with.  I
would  guess that they are put together with a specific person in mind -
with familiar items, etc.

Is there any more info on "busy boxes" or other things that could be used to
help these folks pass the time of day?

Thanks.

John

I saw a book recently, recently published,
designed for reading and sharing,
between caretaker and a person with Alzheimers.

Sort of like a child's illustrated book,
made of durable material, eg, treated cardboard,
and the text talks about "pleasant things to do,"
eg, walking in a garden, etc.

The publisher was one devoted to special needs.
One of the authors, as I recall,
works at NYU Medical Center for Aging.