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).

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 7 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).
December 12, 2007

Alzheimer's Actiities

An excellent resource for caregivers of Alzheimer patients.Not quite as good for workers in the field.
June 07, 2007

Good Work

Hi, I am very please with this book. I had to wait about 2 weeks but it was worth the wait. Thanks!
February 20, 2007

Helped

Book was a help. Many of the suggested activities I was already aware of but it did add to the choices.
January 05, 2007

Excellent resource for care givers!

In reviewing this book, I discovered it is an excellent resource not only for professional care providers, but for family members as well. There are very detailed examples of specific activities to do on a daily basis, and could be easily adapted for varying levels of dementia.
July 17, 2006

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