For the Alzheimer's victim, these things related really DID happen yesterday. Another tip is to bring something to share that has some sentimental tie to it. Photo albums are excellent sources of conversation, even if the Alzeheimer's victim doesn't recognize the people in the photos. Grandma may think that the grandchildren are really her children, and if we think about it, this is not too hard to understand. Our children may look very similar to us at our age.
Music is another great thing to share.
Remembering that we personally feel closest to the music we listened to in our early adulthood, on the average, bring in something from the Alzheimer's Victim's early adulthood. The song that they danced to at the senior prom, the songs they listened to at the USO show, all of these yield conversation fodder and bring the Alzheimer's Victim to a place he or she is familiar with. Most nursing homes will allow you to bring in food treats, but it is advisable to check with the patient's diet plan to see if they can have that favorite treat. The coffee ice cream soda that he or she hasn't tasted for years can bring pleasure in a swallow. Remember that these people may not remember 20 minutes after you leave that you've been there at all or that you've visited them.