Doing Things: A Guide to Programing Activities for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (Paperback)

~ (Author) "An effective program must be geared to the particular strengths and weaknesses of its clients..." (more)
Key Phrases: habitual skills, beanbag toss, Day Away

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"It is vitally important that we understand the ways in which programs can benefit people with Alzheimer's disease -- not by altering the course of the disease but by improving the quality of life. This book tells in clear, step-by-step language how to provide this care." -- Nancy L. Mace, coauthor of The 36-Hour Day

"A valuable resource for professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members working with Alzheimer's disease patients." -- Educational Gerontology

"This guide shows how to establish a positive environment for Alzheimer's patients by providing social interaction and productive activity, with an emphasis on treating patients with empathy, courtesy, and dignity." -- Health Progress

"This material provides useful suggestions for the Alzheimer's patient at home. Zgola's program would work best in the community setting where the patient with a disease of the Alzheimer's type (DAT) is transported to a center or health care facility. Doing Things provides step-by-step alternatives to a dull vegetative existence, and should be particularly helpful to the primary care provider who desperately needs a 'day off.'." -- Summer

"The book's greatest strength is that it serves as a source of dozens of ideas for meaningful activities for persons with dementing illness... This book should be required reading for the adult day-care staff with an interest in dementia. But this reviewer hopes the book will find a wider audience. Patient educators and counselors will find this a valuable reference and teaching guide; the book will be especially helpful to those counselors who work with families caring for persons with dementing illness. Families living with the day-to-day stress of caregiving will find hope in the book's optimism and viewed that we can strive to bring out the best in persons with dementia." -- Patient Education and Counseling

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"It is vitally important that we understand the ways in which programs can benefit people with Alzheimer's disease -- not by altering the course of the disease but by improving the quality of life. This book tells in clear, step-by-step language how to provide this care." -- Nancy L. Mace, coauthor of The 36-Hour Day

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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; 13 edition (June 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801834678
• ISBN-13: 978-0801834677
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #168,233 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Classic, April 5, 2000

By	David Troxel (Santa Barbara) - See all my reviews

One of the first books written on Alzheimer's and activities, it remains a valuable source of practical ideas for professionals and families. I appreciate the author's optimistic and can-do attitude. Even better, it's an easy book to read and easy to put the book's concepts and ideas. into pratice. [e-mail]

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Programs for the Elderly, January 11, 2007

By	Annette L. Palo "Makayla's Mom" (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A wonderful resource for all TR Directors in the Geriatric Setting.