Product Description

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS GET HELP . . . WITH A NEW BOOK FROM RAYVE

Hundreds of Activities for Men and Women with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

Contains an incredible compilation of creative activities and fascinating information that will benefit both Alzheimer's caregivers and patients. The 288-page, idea-packed book has suggestions for everyday and special-occasion activities, and facilitates communication between caregiver and AD patient with helpful details about social eras the patient may have experienced during his or her lifetime, U.S. holidays, religious holy days, and modern invention timelines. In addition, there are topic-appropriate questions to ask the patient, tips for successful activities, caregivers' anecdotes, resource lists, encouraging words, and much more. (See Contents below).

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #218947 in Books
• Published on: 2001-06-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

Susan Pringle-Cohan, M.A., Exercise Physiologist
"veritable gold mine of information ... ideal reference book for all activities directors of any skilled-care or assisted-care facility"

Cynthia M. Thomas, M.S.,CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
"...excellent...the research has been done for you. ... a must read for anyone working with individuals in the AD spectrum."

-- Anne E. Muller, A.C., Activities Coordinator
"Excellent resource. I look forward to incorporating these activities into our hospital's Transitional Care Center's program."

Customer Reviews

Not so great
This book is a thumb-nail reference for ideas to enrich the lives of those with Alzheimer's or other senile dementing disorders. However, as a professional therapist, I find the ideas rather involved. I believe these ideas are more appropriate for primary caregivers and family. As someone who visits ALFs, I'd have to have a HUGE bag of tricks to accomplish most of these activities (and each tailored to the individuals' pasts).

Alzheimer's Actiities
An excellent resource for caregivers of Alzheimer patients.Not quite as good for workers in the field.

Good Work
Hi, I am very please with this book. I had to wait about 2 weeks but it was worth the wait. Thanks!