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

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


"Excellent resource. I look forward to incorporating these activities into our hospital's Transitional Care Center's program."

Book Description
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).

Book Info
Includes creative ideas for everyday and special-occasion activities, caregiver's anecdotes, helpful tips, facts, and encouragement. For consumers.

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.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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.

SYNOPSIS

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.

FROM THE CRITICS

Anne Muller

An excellent resource for caregivers and activities professionals. I look forward to incorporating these activities into our hospital's Transitional Care Center's activities program.

Cynthia Thomas

The value of such an excellent resource cannot be overstated. It is easy to read, informative, and overflowing with activities. The research has been done for you. ... a must read for anyone working with individuals in the AD spectrum.

Susan Pringle-Cohan - Exercise Physiologist