Mental stimulation has been found to offer demonstrable benefits for people with Alzheimer disease, dementia, or other memory impairment. Through the Seasons helps family members and caregivers engage memory-challenged adults in simple, enjoyable activities that provide stimulation and enhance communication.
Fun and easy to use, this large-format color picture book is divided into themes representing the four seasons. Each section describes several multisensory experiences―such as picking apples or raking leaves―along with related topics for discussion and activities to elicit memories and encourage new positive associations. The topics and activities incorporate all five senses to facilitate connections and conversations with memory-challenged persons across a wide range of cognitive function.
Designed by nationally recognized experts in gerontology, geriatrics, and memory enhancement, this workbook provides a scientifically sound, well-developed program that will help family caregivers and professionals maintain and enhance relationships with the persons in their care. It also helps memory-impaired individuals to retain dignity and remain active companions, even as their communication skills become increasingly limited. 
Through the Seasons includes an introduction with instructions for family and professional caregivers as well as a resources section at the end of the book.

Through the Seasons: An Activity Book for Memory-Challenged Adults and Caregivers (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Green, Cynthia R.

Beloff, Joan

Mental Health

Johns Hopkins University Press

Through the Seasons: Activities for Memory-Challenged Adults and Their Caregivers (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

A collection of easy-to-follow activities, organized by seasons of the year, to help family members and caregivers engage with memory-challenged adults.
Dementia and related disorders impact the lives of those affected in countless ways, making it difficult to remain independent at work, at home, and in the wider world. But recent studies have shown that structured activities can make a significant, positive difference by stimulating mental engagement while improving interactions between caregivers and memory-challenged adults.
Fun and easy to use, this large-format, full-color picture book is divided into themes representing the four seasons. Each section describes several multisensory experiences―such as walking on the beach, making ice cream, or planting flowers―along with related topics for discussion and activities to elicit memories and encourage new positive associations. The topics and activities incorporate all five senses to facilitate connections and conversations.
The book adopts a compassionate, person-centered approach and is designed so that two people can easily look together while sitting side by side. This latest edition, which has been thoroughly revised, 
• takes a multicultural approach • includes all-new images, as well as 14 completely new highlighted activities • integrates modern wellness concepts • features a new introduction and an updated resource section • offers guidance about activity planning and optimizing interactions between care partners and the individual with dementia
Helping you and your loved one make cherished new memories, Through the Seasons is an indispensable solution to the question of what to do together to maintain well-being and connection.

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Through the Seasons: An Activity Book for Memory-Challenged Adults and Caregivers (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

Through the Seasons: Activities for Memory-Challenged Adults and Their Caregivers (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

Through the Seasons: Activities for Memory-Challenged Adults and Their Caregivers (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)