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Keeping Busy: A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia
James R. Dowling
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Description for Keeping Busy: A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: MBPK; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 288.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801850592
SKU
V9780801850592
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99-1
About James R. Dowling
James R. Dowling is an activity specialist at Center in Gardiner, Maine, a model residential facility that has pioneered social and the Alzheimer's Care cognitive interventions in the day-to-day treatment of individuals with Alzheimer disease and related conditions. He frequently speaks and conducts workshops on behavior management of persons with dementia.
Reviews for Keeping Busy: A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia
While little can be done for the disease of dementia itself, much can be done to help direct the quality of life of the persons with the disease, and Keeping Busy succeeds in providing ideas for improving the quality of life for the Alzheimer patient. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Provides detailed information about programming activities and developing an atmosphere ... Read more