Keeping Busy
A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia
Seiten
1995
Johns Hopkins University Press (Verlag)
978-0-8018-5058-5 (ISBN)
Johns Hopkins University Press (Verlag)
978-0-8018-5058-5 (ISBN)
Although little can be done to alter the course of dementia, it is possible to maximize the quality of life of people with the condition. This text contains activities intended to help improve the lifestyle of sufferers, such as music, exercise, horticulture, pets, humour and social events.
Although little can be done to alter the course of dementia, much can be done to maximise the quality of life of people with the condition. Research as well as practical experience suggest that behaviour 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 organised by general categories such as music, exercise, horticulture, pets, humour, and social events. The largest section deals with communication and includes word games that help people to make the most of 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 institution, or for people who are bedridden.
Although little can be done to alter the course of dementia, much can be done to maximise the quality of life of people with the condition. Research as well as practical experience suggest that behaviour 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 organised by general categories such as music, exercise, horticulture, pets, humour, and social events. The largest section deals with communication and includes word games that help people to make the most of 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 institution, or for people who are bedridden.
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.
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Introduction
Chapter 1. Key Ideas
Chapter 2. Humor
Chapter 3. Words and Word Games
Chapter 4. Table and Social Activities
Chapter 5. Exercise
Chapter 6. Music
Chapter 7. Art
Chapter 8. Television and Videotapes
Chapter 9. Cooking
Chapter 10. Gardening
Chapter 11. Pets
Chapter 12. Spirituality
Appendixes
Bibliography
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 26.6.1995 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Baltimore, MD |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 454 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8018-5058-4 / 0801850584 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8018-5058-5 / 9780801850585 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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