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Adorable Photographs of Our Baby: Meaningful, Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory-Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals (8.5 x11 inch Flash Cards)
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Product Description
These are 8.5x 11 inch large colorful photographs of babies doing cute conversation stimulating things. On the back of each photograph are activity ideas, for a group leader or family member to use to engage a memory challenged person(s), These cards are designed to be used with the book, of the same title, or by themselves Many wonderful ideas are suggested. They are sure to bring hours of pleasure to all who view them.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2497604 in Books
- Published on: 2006-11-08
- Released on: 2006-12-04
- Binding: Cards
- 15 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Susan Bergs' flash cards that accompany her new book are awesome. They were instrumental in my daily interaction and work with the elderly population. As a new student of Occupational Therapy, the flash cards were also very educational and a great tool to help combat dementia. I would highly recommend them in addition to the wonderful book!" -- Christopher B. Varney. Norwood, Massachusetts
Adorable Baby Flashcards facilitate any discussion under the sun.Easy to use and fun for all, these cards provide a range of topics and a beautiful outlet for participation. -- Victoria Morrow/Activities Assistant, Gloucester, Massachusetts
They look great, and boy do the elders love the children. Great idea.. Pam Long, Activity Professinal Manitou Beach Mi --internet review
When working or communicating with people who have Alzheimer's disease, it can sometimes be difficult to kick-start meaningful conversation. Susan Berg has created Reminiscence Flash Cards that can help to create potential extended lengths of conversation. The front of each card has a photograph of a baby doing something cute and eye catching, in full, vibrant color. The back of each card suggests easy to do activities. Thus these cards are a useful tool in catching and maintaining the attention of people having any stage of dementia. -- Ryanne Herook, Peabody Massachusetts
About the Author
Susan Berg is a seasoned Activity Director. She has extensive experience working with memory impaired persons directly. She has also gained knowledge and insight for writing this book through her occupational therapy assistant (COTA) education and practice. She has participated in numerous workshops, seminars and conferences on dementia. . Most importantly, she has a great passion for wanting to bringing happiness to those with memory impairments. She believes that this book will bring smiles to millions of faces.
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
** Tips for using these flash cards **
No matter how you use these cards, the group leader(caregiver) must be upbeat, animated and excited about what (s)he is doing.
First you can just show the pictures on the front of the flash cards to the memory challenged person or to a group of participants and listen to the comments and observe facial expressions revealed.
Or you can show the picture and read the words about the picture, or you may want the participant(s) to read the statements about the picture.
What is so great about these cards is that you can be showing the pictures and reading the idea on the back at the same time. Also more than one group or individual can be using the set of flash cards
Another idea is to show to flash cards and ask which baby is happy, smart, tired, wet, hungry, thirsty, singing, or any other action you may think is appropriate. Remember have a discussion only about one word at a time
You may want to write a story about one of the flash cards with the group or individual
You can use the flash cards as a diversionary tool.
The flash card(s) can be looked at independently. The memory challenged person may want to sort the cards.
No matter how you use these cards, make sure to have fun, but I know you will
For more ideas, make sure to read the book by the same title, Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities, and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals, or get a copy of Activity Ideas Galore.
Customer Reviews
Practical Information
This book has excellent information on helping those with Alzheimer's disease to exercise their brains and maintain their cognitive abilities beyond what might be expected. I have used this book and it's idea's with my mother, who is in a nursing home and suffers from Alzheimer's. She especially enjoyed the pictures of the babies! Thank you Susan!
Barbara Smith OTR/L's Review
As an occupational therapist I appreciate how Susan Berg provides detailed directions on how to use these photographs to stimulate patients who are in different stages of memory loss. The simple and attractive photographs have universal appeal and the large, bold captions make the book easy to use by individuals in the early stages of dementia. Each photograph is accompanied by an idea page that suggests ways to use the photograph to stimulate the patient. This may be as simple as saying "The baby in the picture is being hugged" and then giving each resident a hug or the photograph may be used to initiate a discussion of how hugs make one feel.
This book provides a useful tool for professionals who work in the activities field. Family members or friends of memory impaired individuals may feel more comfortable interacting with a loved one when using this guide book filled with fun activities. Thank-you, Susan!
Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L author of Still Giving Kisses: A Guide to Helping and Enjoying the Alzheimer's Victim You Love and The Recycling Occupational Therapist
Jeanne's feedback
I have read this book and find it to be very informative and easy to use. There are so many useful ideas and suggestions on how to communicate with a patient with dementia. The games are easy to do with one-on-one or with a group. The pictures are large and colorful and should bring smiles to many people. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a caregiver, nursing homes, and I have even given a copy to our local library. They were very pleased to receive it. This book should get a lot of use. Thank you for finding a way to connect with our memory impaired relatives.
