Puzzles To Remember: February 2022

Puzzles To Remember

PUZZLES TO REMEMBER is a youth led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias through jigsaw puzzles, cognitive engagement, and social connection. Led by Executive Director Hailey Richman, Puzzles To Remember has distributed more than 236,000 puzzles valued at over $2 million to more than 5,000 memory care communities, nursing homes, veterans facilities, senior centers, and other organizations across all 50 states and 16 countries. Our programs have benefited more than one million people while diverting approximately 148 tons of puzzles from landfills through donation and reuse. Puzzles To Remember also promotes intergenerational connection through Puzzle Time, which brings young people together with individuals living with dementia for shared puzzle solving, conversation, and companionship. Our mission is to provide engaging and purposeful activities that promote connection, participation, and joy while enhancing the quality of life of those affected by dementia. Donate Puzzles If you have puzzles you would like to donate, please contact us at Puzzles2Remember@gmail.com. We will help identify a location where your puzzles can benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Donation acknowledgment letters are available upon request.

Friday, February 25, 2022

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

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!

Why Did Grandma Leave Her Underwear In The Refrigerator?

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

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Kids!

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!

Monday, February 7, 2022

How To Be A Global Citizen

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!"

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Finding Inspiration

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!

Huge Donation From Bethpage Federal Credit Union

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!