We Can Do I.T. Too
Using Computers in Activity Programmes for People with Dementia
Seiten
2011
Speechmark Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-86388-832-8 (ISBN)
Speechmark Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-86388-832-8 (ISBN)
Demystifies the use of computers and other information technologies and provides a multitude of ideas and case-studies demonstrating how IT can be used effectively. This book is designed to inspire people working in any dementia service. It discusses why this is important, the multitude of uses and the practicalities of introducing I T activities.
Using computers as part of activity programmes for people with dementia. Many people feel that computers and people with dementia don't mix. However computers and other digital gadgets such as cameras and phones are part of our lives and so it is important that people with dementia engage with these IT driven activities. This book demystifies the use of computers and other information technologies and provides a multitude of ideas and case-studies demonstrating how IT can be used effectively. Using computers in a variety of ways with people with dementia is extremely rewarding and benefits individuals, staff and family members. Based on real experiences this book is designed to inspire people working in any dementia service. It discusses why this is important, the multitude of uses and the practicalities of introducing I.T. activities. Recording people's lives - digital life story books; diary making things - calendars; photo albums; reminders helping with conversations - word finding; topics communicating with friends (email; Skype, social networking/discussion forums); helping with planning - personal planning; care plans; using services. It is suitable for care workers and managers, occupational and speech language therapists, specialist activity works and volunteers working people's homes, in day care, voluntary organisations or care homes.
Using computers as part of activity programmes for people with dementia. Many people feel that computers and people with dementia don't mix. However computers and other digital gadgets such as cameras and phones are part of our lives and so it is important that people with dementia engage with these IT driven activities. This book demystifies the use of computers and other information technologies and provides a multitude of ideas and case-studies demonstrating how IT can be used effectively. Using computers in a variety of ways with people with dementia is extremely rewarding and benefits individuals, staff and family members. Based on real experiences this book is designed to inspire people working in any dementia service. It discusses why this is important, the multitude of uses and the practicalities of introducing I.T. activities. Recording people's lives - digital life story books; diary making things - calendars; photo albums; reminders helping with conversations - word finding; topics communicating with friends (email; Skype, social networking/discussion forums); helping with planning - personal planning; care plans; using services. It is suitable for care workers and managers, occupational and speech language therapists, specialist activity works and volunteers working people's homes, in day care, voluntary organisations or care homes.
Verity Stokes, Nada Savitch
Preface, How to use this book, Part 1. Setting up, Part 2. Ideas, Part 3. Examples, Glossary, Programs and applications, Techniques and tips, References
| Verlagsort | London |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 210 x 297 mm |
| Gewicht | 376 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-86388-832-1 / 0863888321 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-86388-832-8 / 9780863888328 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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