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

By Jitka M. Zgola

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080183466X
• ISBN13: 9780801834660
• Release Date: June 1987
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 6.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Programs for the Elderly

A wonderful resource for all TR Directors in the Geriatric Setting.

Practical Classic

One of the first books written on Alzheimer's and activities, it remains a valuable source of practical ideas for professionals and families. I appreciate the author's optimistic and can-do attitude. Even better, it's an easy book to read and easy to put the book's concepts and ideas. into pratice. SBDavidT@aol.com