Doing Things : A Guide to Programming Activities for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

Zgola, Jitka M.

ISBN 10: 0801834678 / ISBN 13: 9780801834677

Edité par Johns Hopkins University Press, 1987

N° de réf. du vendeur 263560-n

Synopsis :

Doing Things shows how to provide a positive environment for persons with Alzheimer's disease by offering opportunities for social interaction and constructive, enjoyable activities. Zgola outlines the ways in which a patient's functional impairment can be assessed; the strengths, weaknesses, and needs most commonly encountered among persons with Alzheimer's disease; and ways activities can be tailored to accommodate them. She offers step-by-step instructions for selecting and presenting appropriate activities and includes cooking and crafts projects, a sample exercise routine, and a sample daily schedule. The techniques she describes are designed to promote a sense of security and self-esteem, by avoiding possible sources of confusion or confrontation.

Based on the highly successful program developed at one day-care facility for persons with dementia, Doing Things offers an invaluable guide for professionals and volunteers supervising activities at day-care centers and extended-care facilities--as well as for individuals who are caring for patients at home. Throughout, Zgola's emphasis is on treating persons who have Alzheimer's disease with empathy, courtesy, and dignity.

À propos de l?auteur: Jitka M. Zgola is an international consultant and educator based in Canada.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Doing Things : A Guide to Programming ...
Éditeur : Johns Hopkins University Press
Date d'édition : 1987
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : New