Synopses & Reviews
The Best Friends Book of Alzheimer's Activities is chock full of inspiring and innovative ideas on how to:
- convert everyday activities into those with knack
- create new activities out of tried-and-true activities
- provide activities between structured programs/events
- increase self-esteem
- adapt activities for people with late dementia
- provide opportunities for connecting to others
- create intergenerational experiences
- use the person's life story in any activity
- make activities out of personal care
- conduct activities specifically for men
- fill evening hours to alleviate sundowning
- provide take-away activities for family caregivers to use at home
- incorporate exercise into activities
- use the Internet to expand and enrich activities
Synopsis
This collection of 149 all-new activities will add both meaning and enjoyment to the activities at adult day centers, home care settings, or residential care facilities. Feedback and insights from individuals with early-stage dementia helped shape this new collection, as well as activity suggestions from national and international dementia programs. New themes to explore in Volume 2 include activities related to the kitchen and food, life story sharing and reminiscence, religious and spiritual traditions, and wellness. Adaptations for people in the early and late stages of Alzheimer's disease, preventive measures to avoid unwanted surprises, and conversation tips make these activities particularly versatile.