Movement with Meaning: A Multisensory Program for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease - Softcover

Larsen, Barbara

 
9781932529142: Movement with Meaning: A Multisensory Program for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1932529144 ISBN 13: 9781932529142
Publisher: Health Professions Press,U.S., 2006

Synopsis

Movement with Meaning is an activity/exercise program developed to help people with early-stage Alzheimer's retain the highest level of functioning possible. The underlying principle is that activities that stimulate all the senses provide optimal opportunities for reinforcing remaining strengths and promoting a sense of well-being in people with Alzheimer's. The program uses gentle, yoga-influenced movement, simple spoken poetry, auditory/gustatory stimulation, and reminiscence. The book describes how to select participants, establish a supportive environment, and conduct each type of sensory activity. Outlines of four sample 30-minute programs are included. Photos throughout the text show older adults participating in the activities and demonstrate the proper way to do the physical exercises.

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About the Author

Barbara Larsen is a private consultant for long-term care facilities. For 17 years she has been affiliated with Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center in Carmichael, California.

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Publisher
Health Professions Press,U.S.
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1932529144
ISBN 13 
9781932529142
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
184