April Update for PuzzlesToRemember

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

April has brought many good things to PuzzlesToRemember. I have received numerous emails attesting to the great pleasure Alzheimer’s patients are receiving from donated puzzles.

Springbok’s PuzzlesToRemember are doing well, and I understand they will soon be available in some Hallmark stores.

Ceaco Puzzles has again made a generous donation of puzzles which will be very beneficial to those with Mild Cognitive Impairment by keeping minds busy and delaying the possible onset of Alzheimer’s.

The Daughters of the American Revolution continue to contribute puzzles to collection boxes in Massachusetts. Also, PuzzlesToRemember has been named the Northeast Division winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Award.

American Express has approved PuzzlesToRemember for their employee giving program. Several employees are now donating monthly, and American Express matches their donations. This really helps with shipping costs!

Lastly, I am proud to say that I have been offered an honorary student membership in the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry. I consider this a huge honor!

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER. PTR is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and veterans institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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Alzheimer’s Patient Helped by Springbok’s PuzzlesToRemember

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

Here is an excerpt of an email that I received this morning:

“When my mother first attempted the 12 piece puzzle it took her a while to independently solve it. My daughter, as you are aware, assisted her. I purchased every single 12 piece puzzle that Springbok manufactures and gave them to her. Now whenever we visit, both grandma and grandchild solve the puzzles. Initially, my mother was unable to solve the 12 piece puzzles, alone. However, at my encouragement she has been practicing the puzzles when she is alone. I placed them on the coffee table near her bed within her eye range. I frequently call her and ask her to work on the puzzles that are on the coffee table. Well, the old adage, "practice makes perfect" even applies in the Alzheimer's World. Even though my mother's ventricles are moderately enlarged, the occipital lobe (which I believe may contribute to visual spatial skills) is being "strengthened" through her repetitive use of the puzzles. Incredible! Thank you Max!”

You can see and order these puzzles, special for Alzheimer's patients, at www.SpringbokCares.com

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER. PTR is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and veterans institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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Article and Video about Springbok's Puzzles To Remember on NBC, Kansas City

By Max Wallack
Puzzles to Remember

Springbok's Puzzles To Remember are now available to order at SpringbokCares.com.

Studies continue to show that cognitive activities, such as working puzzles, can greatly extend the period of time that Alzheimer's patients remain cognitively functional.

NBC, Kansas City, has posted an article about the new Alzheimer's puzzles, as well as posting a video about the origin and reasons behind these puzzles.

Max Wallack is a student at Boston University Academy. His great grandmother, Gertrude, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max is the founder of PUZZLES TO REMEMBER. PTR is a project that provides puzzles to nursing homes and veterans institutions that care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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