Alzheimer's Disease: Activity-Focused Care

by Carly R. Hellen and Carly R. Hellen OTR/L

Book Overview

Hellen's focus is on activities that emphasize the abilities of the residents. Caregivers are urged to do support the patient by participating in daily life tasks and activities "with" the patients rather than doing "to" or "for" them.

* Provides effective strategies and age-appropriate activities to engage residents and includes forms and profiles for use by therapists and nurses
* Presents a holistic treatment program
* New topics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750699086
• ISBN13: 9780750699082
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Wow!! Amazing resource

This is the bible of dementia care. It literally has everything you need to know about helping demented individuals, and then some. A definite must read for the caregiver, nurse, or anyone on staff at a nursing home, from dietary aide to administrator. Truly amazing book.

Resourceful Care Planning Guide

I don't need a thousand words to encourage the publisher to print more books. This book provides wonderful information on the problems that arise and some strategies for care of the individual with Alzheimer's. I really wished I hadn't loaned my copy out...ah well perhaps someone is finding what a great resource it is for the caregiver.