Failure-Free Activities for the Alzheimer's Patient

Download or read book Failure-Free Activities for the Alzheimer's Patient written by Carmel Sheridan and published by Palgrave. This book was released on 1992-07-21 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The family, voluntary or professional caregiver to the Alzheimer's patient can use these activities in the home or care facility. Guidance is given on matching activities to patients' potentials, thereby avoiding stress and frustration of failure and mistakes, reinforcing self-esteem, alertness and satisfaction. Appendices list useful information. Recommended by the Alzheimer's Disease Society (UK) and the American Alzheimer's Disease Association. '...a splendid volume...my patients' relatives find it very helpful.' Professor G.K.Wilcock, BSc DM FRCP