These 70 engaging activities will stimulate the minds, memories, and senses of older adults. Designed especially for individuals with early memory loss, the short, one-page worksheets strengthen brain functioning, promote social interaction, and provide hours of meaningful enjoyment. Developed by two adult day service professionals and field-tested with individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's disease, the activities feature trivia, reminiscence, and sensory stimulation. Matching, fill-in-the-blank, and brainstorming worksheets allow older adults to test their memory and gain new knowledge on a wide variety of topics, including advertising slogans, popular culture of former decades, heroes and heroines, famous movies, national landmarks, and more. This book can be used independently by older adults with memory loss or by activity staff and group leaders for discussion and programming ideas. Tips for engagement and an answer key are included for each activity. Get this innovative book and provide older adults with leisure activities, learning experiences, and valuable brain exercise all at once.
Industry Reviews
"Accolades to Kristin Einberger and Janelle Sellick for researching and penning this wonderful exploration of remaining memories ... Every family should have a copy of Strengthen Your Mind and all community-based programs (assisted living, adult day health, long-term care and others) should use this marvelous tome in daily programming"--Reviews (01/01/2001)
"Offering a treasure trove of interesting, informative, and enjoyable material, the book builds upon the growing emphasis in the dementia care field to recognize the capabilities of people with memory loss, and find ways to enhance them."--Reviews (01/01/2001)
"Strengthen Your Mind is first and foremost a handy book of more than 70 ready-made exercises on a broad variety of topics that should be widely appealing and not just to those who have early memory loss ... [the] activities take us back in time [and] ... provide endless opportunities for reminiscence and tangential discussion."--Wiser Now, Inc."Reviews" (01/01/2001)
"The mentally stimulating activity sheets are useful, enjoyable, and focus on generating a sense of success and self-worth ... I would recommend this book to healthcare professionals who work with persons with early memory loss, their family members, or older adults themselves."--Interfaith Voice Newsletter"Reviews" (01/01/2001)
"This is one of the most straightforward, useful and enjoyable resources I have seen for those who want to take a proactive approach to enhancing memory and for those of us that want unique ideas on how to provide this opportunity for individuals with early memory loss."--Alzheimer's Association, Northern California and Northern Nevada"Reviews" (01/01/2001)
A superb resource that successfully translates scientific findings into meaningful, highly interesting, and effective activities to keep the mind and brain fit! I recommend this 'how to' manual without reservation.--Parkinson Research Institute, Aurora Sinai Medical Center"Reviews" (03/09/2018)
". . . a useful resource for all professionals working in the aging field who wish to provide a practical tool for boosting brain functioning in a fun and easy-to-use format."-- (03/09/2018)
"I was very impressed and would highly recommend this book for anyone who lives or works with individuals who have early memory loss. I know they will find it invaluable!"-- (01/01/2001)
"This book is truly fabulous. It will be one that won't get lost on your bookshelf or collect dust."-- (01/01/2001)