Description
Book SynopsisA collection of easy-to-follow activities, organized by seasons of the year, to help family members and caregivers engage with memory-challenged adults. Dementia and related disorders impact the lives of those affected in countless ways, making it difficult to remain independent at work, at home, and in the wider world. But recent studies have shown that structured activities can make a significant, positive difference by stimulating mental engagement while improving interactions between caregivers and memory-challenged adults. Fun and easy to use, this large-format, full-color picture book is divided into themes representing the four seasons. Each section describes several multisensory experiencessuch as walking on the beach, making ice cream, or planting flowersalong with related topics for discussion and activities to elicit memories and encourage new positive associations. The topics and activities incorporate all five senses to facilitate connections and conversations. The b
Trade ReviewFor a person in memory care, keeping the mind engaged is vital for physical and mental well-being. Moreover, activities that engage the whole person and acknowledge their dignity are important to ensuring that they participate and find joy in the activity set before them. A new second edition of the book
Through the Seasons: Activities for Memory-Challenged Adults and their Caregivers lays out 32 experiences for caregivers and memory-challenged adults to try together throughout the year.
—Kristin Easterling,
HomeCare MagazineTable of ContentsForeword, by Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1. Fall
Chapter 2. Winter
Chapter 3. Spring
Chapter 4. Summer
Resources for Caregivers
About the Authors
