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ID: 11481
Title:Connections: Engagement in Life for Persons Diagnosed With Dementia. A Complete Activities Guide.
Publication Year: 2009
Format(s): Book Monograph , Instructional Package
Language(s): English
Audience(s): Caregivers , Family Caregivers , Families of Patients , Health Services Providers , Home Health Services , Nursing Homes , Activities Professionals
Author(s): Phipps, E.; , Braddock, B.
Source: Charlottsville, VA: Alzheimer's Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter. 2009. 113 p.

Abstract: “Connections” is a complete activities guide for people diagnosed with dementia. It is designed to help caregivers structure the day and modify the environment to offer the person with dementia opportunities to engage in meaningful activities. “Connections” draws on principles from three practice fields: therapeutic recreation, Montessori-based dementia programming, and cognitive intervention approaches. It emphasizes the importance of matching activities to the abilities and interests of the individual. Chapter 1 outlines the basics of understanding dementia and provides tools for assessing a person’s leisure interests. Chapter 2 contains a checklist and form for determining the individual’s approximate level of activity independence. The results are used to design an individualized activity program. The different levels of function are identified by color and used to select appropriate activities in the color-coded program guide in Chapter 3. An appendix contains a home safety checklist, tips for maintaining independence, and a list of additional resources.

Availability: Availabl from the Alzheimer's Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter. P.O. Box 4634, Charlottsville, VA 22905. (434) 973-6122. E-mail: alzcwva@alz.org. Website: www.alz.org/cwva. PRICE: $34.95 plus shipping and handling.
Major Descriptor(s): DEMENTIA , ACTIVITY-PLANNING , MANUALS , PERSON-CENTERED-CARE , RECREATION
Minor Descriptor(s): FUNCTIONAL-ASSESSMENT , COGNITIVE-ASSESSMENT , INDEPENDENCE , THERAPY , MONTESSORI-ACTIVITIES , SAFETY

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