Alzheimer's Activities: Hundreds of Activities for Men and Women With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders [Hardcover]

B. J. Fitzray (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS GET HELP . . . WITH A NEW BOOK FROM RAYVE

Hundreds of Activities for Men and Women with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

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).

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...excellent...the research has been done for you. ... a must read for anyone working with individuals in the AD spectrum." -- Cynthia M. Thomas, M.S.,CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist

"Excellent resource. I look forward to incorporating these activities into our hospital's Transitional Care Center's program." -- -- Anne E. Muller, A.C., Activities Coordinator

"veritable gold mine of information ... ideal reference book for all activities directors of any skilled-care or assisted-care facility" -- Susan Pringle-Cohan, M.A., Exercise Physiologist

About the Author

The author understands caregiver challenges from firsthand experience caring for her father in her home. "When Alzheimer's disease began to take its toll on my father, it was difficult to find things that he could do and enjoy. Over many months, I searched through books and catalogs, researched online, talked with professional and family caregivers, and developed my own ideas, compiling lists of activities and resources. By trial and error, I discovered which activities succeeded and which did not. Nothing can stop AD's relentless progression, but activities definitely improved the quality of our life and may help slow mental deterioration."

B. J. FitzRay graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and has enjoyed a diverse career as a hospital patient representative and risk manager, newspaper columnist, and as a business entrepreneur. The mother of four adult children, B.J. lives with her husband in northern California.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Rayve Productions; 1 edition (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877810800
• ISBN-13: 978-1877810800
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Activities for both daily and special occasions, September 10, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alzheimer's Activities: Hundreds of Activities for Men and Women With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (Hardcover)

Family and professional caregivers of Alzheimer's patients now have a unique and very book which can identify appropriate activities for various levels of Alzheimer patients. Almost 300 pages outlines the activities for both daily and special occasion celebrations, with tips on how to ask the patient for input, resource lists, caregivers' anecdotes, and more. Invaluable.

46 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THIS BOOK., September 24, 2002

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Heather McCallum (New South Wales Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alzheimer's Activities: Hundreds of Activities for Men and Women With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (Hardcover)

This book is brilliant......I am a RAO, and I use this book daily when I am doing documentation.....The appropiate words are jumping out for you to use and why you are doing the various activities to stimulate the elderly....as I have said it is just brilliant and a must to have....

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for care givers!, July 17, 2006

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Becky (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alzheimer's Activities: Hundreds of Activities for Men and Women With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (Hardcover)

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.