Keeping Busy: A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia
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Manufacturer: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Written By: James R. Dowling
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.83
EAN: 9780801850592
ISBN: 0801850592
Label: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Manufacturer: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 1995-05-01
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Studio: The Johns Hopkins University Press
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Editorial Reviews for Keeping Busy: A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia
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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.
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: great for families, ok for professionals
Comment: It was a good book to give me some basics for my new job but it was limited for someone who is in the end of life field like I am.
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Summary: Activities for People with Dementia
Comment: A 'must-have' for all Recreation Departments in the Geriatric Care settings.
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Summary: Many Useful Ideas Discussed
Comment: 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
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Summary: age-appropriate especially for elderly, or any brain injured person
Comment: 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.
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Summary: Comforting & Practicle Info
Comment: 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!
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