{"product_id":"creative-engagement-a-handbook-of-activities-for-people-with-dementia-paperback","title":"Creative Engagement: A Handbook of Activities for People with Dementia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRachael Wonderlin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGeri M. Lotze\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn activity book to help caregivers improve the quality of life of people who have dementia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether they are cared for at home or in an assisted living community, adults living with dementia should be offered a life that is interesting and fun. But what can you do to enhance the everyday experience of a loved one who is losing interest in or is unable to participate in their old hobbies and pursuits? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCreative Engagement\u003c\/i\u003e, dementia activity expert Rachael Wonderlin and developmental psychology professor Geri M. Lotze provide dozens of creative, hands-on ways to engage with people living with cognitive loss. Teaching caregivers how to find dementia-friendly daily activities and introduce them into a person's life, this comprehensive, empathetic guide is aimed at both family members and professionals. Twelve chapters full of useful, tangible activities touch on a range of topics, including exercise, technology, cooking and baking, memory games, and arts and crafts. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFocusing on both group and individual dynamics, mundane activities and specially tailored pursuits, Wonderlin and Lotze offer proven strategies for interacting with people living with dementia. The authors include detailed tips for building a dementia-friendly environment, creating a daily calendar, and scheduling community entertainment. They also suggest special activities geared toward people in hospice care and give targeted advice for dealing with caregiver stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Wonderlin's own practice while incorporating the latest scientific research on dementia and eldercare, \u003ci\u003eCreative Engagement\u003c\/i\u003e is unique in its dementia-positive approach. Anyone who cares for someone living with dementia will gain valuable knowledge from this compassionate book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerontologist \u003cb\u003eRachael Wonderlin \u003c\/b\u003eis a dementia care advisor who runs the popular blog Dementia By Day. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eWhen Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eGeri M. Lotze, PhD \u003c\/b\u003eis an associate professor of developmental psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 11, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397658951858,"sku":"9781421437286","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/2332bdb157e6aa6d1ca4f3fc086462d7.webp?v=1778035682","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/creative-engagement-a-handbook-of-activities-for-people-with-dementia-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}