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Author:   Jitka M. Zgola
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.204kg
ISBN:  

9780801834677

ISBN 10:   0801834678
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   27 July 1987
Recommended Age:   From 17
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction: A Program Specifically for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease Part I: The Neurobehavioral Aspects of Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 1. Memory Chapter 2. Language Chapter 3. Perception Chapter 4. The Organization of Movement Chapter 5. Abstract Thought Chapter 6. Attention Chapter 7. Judgment Part II: Evaluation Chapter 8. Medical Examination Chapter 9. Neuropsychological Testing Chapter 10. Psychiatric Review Chapter 11. Functional Evaluation Chapter 12. Social History Chapter 13. Environment Chapter 14. Ongoing Evaluation Part III: Programing to the Clients' Strengths Chapter 15. Habitual Skills Chapter 16. Primary Motor Function Chapter 17. Primary Sensory Function Chapter 18. Emotions Chapter 19. Remote Memory Chapter 20. Perseveration Part IV: Programing for the Clients' Needs Chapter 21. A Hierarchy of Needs Chapter 22. The Need for Security Chapter 23.Psychosocial Needs Part V: Designing a Program Chapter 24. The Physical Environment Chapter 25. Selecting Meaningful Activities Chapter 26. Grading Activities Chapter 27. Analyzing Activities Chapter 28. Schedule and Routine Chapter 29. Staffing Chapter 30. A Schedule of Daily Activities Part VI: Activities Chapter 31. Exercise Chapter 32. Other Gross Motor Activities Chapter 33. Grooming and Hygiene Chapter 34. Times for Socializing Chapter 35. Housekeeping and Meal Preparation Chapter 36. Crafts Chapter 37. Woodwork Chapter 38. Work-oriented Activities Chapter 39. Special Events and Outings Chapter 40. List of Activities Part VII: The Presentation of Activities Chapter 41. Organizing the Activity Chapter 42. Initiating the Activity Chapter 43. Guiding Clients Through an Activity Chapter 44. Coping with Problems or Failure Chapter 45. Providing Positive Reinforcement Part VIII: Clients' Reactions to the Program Chapter 46. Introducing the Program Chapter 47. Helping Clients Leave Home Chapter 48. Dealing with Client's Negative Reactions Chapter 49. Providing Support for Caregivers Chapter 50. A Case History Part IX: Mobility Chapter 51. Walking Chapter 52. Rising From a Chair Chapter 53. Seating a Client in a Chair or on the Toilet Conclusion Appendixes Notes Glossary Annotated Bibliography Index

Reviews

<p> The book's greatest strength is that it serves as a source of dozens of ideas for meaningful activities for persons with dementing illness... This book should be required reading for the adult day-care staff with an interest in dementia. But this reviewer hopes the book will find a wider audience. Patient educators and counselors will find this a valuable reference and teaching guide; the book will be especially helpful to those counselors who work with families caring for persons with dementing illness. Families living with the day-to-day stress of caregiving will find hope in the book's optimism and viewed that we can strive to bring out the best in persons with dementia. -- Patient Education and Counseling

A valuable resource for professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members working with Alzheimer's disease patients. Educational Gerontology This guide shows how to establish a positive environment for Alzheimer's patients by providing social interaction and productive activity, with an emphasis on treating patients with empathy, courtesy, and dignity. Health Progress This material provides useful suggestions for the Alzheimer's patient at home. Zgola's program would work best in the community setting where the patient with a disease of the Alzheimer's type (DAT) is transported to a center or health care facility. Doing Things provides step-by-step alternatives to a dull vegetative existence, and should be particularly helpful to the primary care provider who desperately needs a 'day off.'. Summer The book's greatest strength is that it serves as a source of dozens of ideas for meaningful activities for persons with dementing illness... This book should be required reading for the adult day-care staff with an interest in dementia. But this reviewer hopes the book will find a wider audience. Patient educators and counselors will find this a valuable reference and teaching guide; the book will be especially helpful to those counselors who work with families caring for persons with dementing illness. Families living with the day-to-day stress of caregiving will find hope in the book's optimism and viewed that we can strive to bring out the best in persons with dementia. Patient Education and Counseling

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Jitka M. Zgola is an international consultant and educator based in Canada.

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