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Puzzles To Remember

PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a 501(c)3 organization that provides puzzles to nursing homes, veterans facilities, and other facilities that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Puzzles To Remember was founded in 2008 by Max Wallack, who recognized the calming effect of puzzles and many other benefits on people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Max graduated from Boston University, Summa Cum Laude, in 2015, and from Harvard Medical School in 2020.

Beginning in 2020, Hailey Richman is the Executive Director of PuzzlesToRemember. Since 2011, Hailey has been distributing puzzles to nursing facilities around the globe. Hailey also spends time doing the puzzles with nursing home residents. She always brightens their days.  Hailey is also the founder of KidCaregivers.com, where she provides advice for children dealing with dementia in their family members. Hailey has begun a program called PuzzleTime which involves volunteer students going to nursing facilities and doing puzzles with their residents. Max serves as a mentor to the KidCaregivers program.

If you have puzzles that you would like to donate, please contact us at Puzzles2Remember@gmail.com and we will find a location near you where you can bring your puzzles. We can also provide you with a donation letter so that you can claim the value of your puzzles as a tax deduction.

To see a short video from WCVB Ch. 5 "BOSTON STRONG" about Max's efforts on behalf of Alzheimer's patients, click here.

To see a short video about Hailey's Puzzle Time Program, click here.

Friday, February 25, 2022

Pennsylvania Ambassadors Deliver 1000 jigsaw puzzles to Diverse Communities for Black History Month

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There are several communities in Pennsylvania that have diverse communities in need of resources. I managed to contact multiple companies and the Thred Up consignment company to gather 1000 puzzles. I then shipped them to PA so our Ambassadors Brayson and his brother could donate the puzzles to Alzheimer's facilities! Black History Month is celebrated in February but it is valued all year! African Americans are diagnosed twice as often as Whites yet do not have as many resources. We want to close the GAP! We are then organizing students to solve those puzzles with the Alzheimer's patients for our national and international PUZZLE TIME PROGRAM!

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Why Did Grandma Leave Her Underwear In The Refrigerator?

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Why Did Grandma Leave Her Underwear In The Refrigerator by Dr. Max Wallack is one of the best books about Alzheimer's disease! It is an easy to understand explanation about the disease. It was based on my experiences with my grandma and his great grandma. Even though it is a difficult topic the book it is a very relatable story and offers hope! Having a New England Patriot read the book and having the New England Patriot Foundation honor it is incredible! If you would like to purchase the book (a portion of the proceeds are donated to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund) click here

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Kids!

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Calling on all Bar/Bat Mitzvah kids! Looking to help Alzheimer's patients with a fun and joyful mitzvah? Collect jigsaw puzzles for Alzheimer's patients! Attach our flyer to the collection bin at the service! You can also ask guests to donate jigsaw puzzles in lieu of gifts! Reach out to us at Puzzles2remember@gmail.com for more information!

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Monday, February 7, 2022

How To Be A Global Citizen

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I am very honored to be included in a social studies textbook for young people entitled: How To Be A Global Citizen by DK publishing. I hope other youth realize that they can make a big difference. I am a big believer in MicroPhilanthropy. No one is too young to make a difference. It does not have to be a huge one, just a small change. As my dear mentor, Max Wallack has taught me,"if they have the ability to help others it is your responsibility to do so!"

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Sunday, February 6, 2022

Finding Inspiration

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My dear friend and fellow caregiver, Ms. Loretta Woodward Veney lost her mother to Alzheimer's disease, recently. She decided to to drop off our gift of Springbok Alzheimer's puzzles to the House of Grace Assisted Living facility. Many residents with Alzheimer's disease will benefit greately from the puzzles. We are excited to establish a PUZZLE TIME chapter at that facility! Please email us at puzzles2remember if you would like to participate!

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Huge Donation From Bethpage Federal Credit Union

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We are so grateful to our Long Island Ambassador Jake Gutman who spearheaded a very generous puzzle donation from Bethpage Federal Credit Union! Thank you so much Bethpage Federal Credit Union! We will be placing the puzzles in diverse underserved communities in Long Island. We also hope to establish several PUZZLE TIME chapters with these puzzles! Please know that thousands of Alzheimer's patients will benefit, greatly from these puzzles!

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PUZZLES TO REMEMBER was founded in 2008 by Max Wallack, in memory of his great-grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein, who died of Alzheimer's disease in 2007.
Puzzles To Remember is registered in Massachusetts as a public charity. Contributions are welcome, and are tax deductible under sec. 501(c.)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

For more information, write to us at Puzzles2Remember@gmail.com