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| View Larger Image | Keeping Busy: A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia
by James R. Dowling
| | List Price: | $19.00 | | Price: | $16.15 | | You Save: | $2.85 (15%) |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 192217 | | Studio: | The Johns Hopkins University Press | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 200 | | Publication Date: | May 01, 1995 | | Publisher: | The Johns Hopkins University Press |
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Product Description
Although very little can be done to alter the course of dementia, much can be done to maximize the quality of life of people with the condition. Research as well as practical experience suggest that behavior management, especially through programs that provide meaningful and constructive activity, is currently the most effective treatment. In Keeping Busy, James Dowling describes a variety of activities designed to bring meaning and enjoyment to the lives of persons with dementia. The activities are organized by general categories such as music, exercise, horticulture, pets, humor, and social events. The largest section deals with communication and includes word games that help people strengthen their remaining verbal skills. The description of each activity includes step-by-step instructions, as well as tips on how to adapt it for small or large groups, for individuals at home or in an organization, or people who are bedridden. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 7 reviews)
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Activities for People with Dementia 
A 'must-have' for all Recreation Departments in the Geriatric Care settings.
January 11, 2007 | |
Many Useful Ideas Discussed 
Even though this book is over ten years old, many of the ideas for activities suggested are extremely helpful in engaging a person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. I especially like using the trivia questions
by Susan Berg author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby: Meaningful, Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals
December 09, 2006 | |
age-appropriate especially for elderly, or any brain injured person
Because of the many phrases, songs, games that refer to things anyone born from 1910 to 1950 might remember, it was exceedingly fun and appropriate to go through things with my TBI husband. We laughed and said, Have to sing that for our grandchildren" and reminded each other of the answers. I could see the author's view of older people not wanting to do, say, art, then speaking of their brother who painted, and gradually having a wonderful time. I had occasion to refer this book to someone whose mother was just diagnosed, and I did so enthusiastically. Makes me wonder what the dementia patients who were born past the 70s will have that's as much fun as these old songs and cliches. The trick is to play WITH the patients and listen to their resulting stories--don't just throw the book their direction.
November 23, 2006 | |
Comforting & Practicle Info
After checking this book from the library, I purchsed a copy as a reference. The author gives practicle activities which enable the caregiver and the patient to survive dementia with dignity.
Other writings are more scientific and testimonial; This book gets us off our duff!
July 06, 2006 | |
Not helpful if you're looking for practical activity ideas 
I'm an occupational therapist looking for specific ideas for activities that will interest dementia patients who can't participate in bingo and the other activities offered by a poorly run activities program in a typical nursing home. The dementia unit described in this book sounds wonderful, but not easily found in a long term care setting. Once again, I've found a book with great ideas that are impossible to carry out in the real world of long term care.
July 03, 2004 | |
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