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Memory games for groups
- Author:
- DYNES Robin
- Publisher:
- Speechmark
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 178p.
- Place of publication:
- Bicester
Although primarily for use with older people, these games can be successfully enjoyed by people of all ages. The games can be used as part of a social activities programme, for reminiscence sessions, for reality orientation, to exercise memory skills and to promote discussion. The book contains 20 games and guidance on how to run sessions.
Dementia and the family: activities and guidance for families and carers
- Author:
- JOHNSTONE Rachel
- Publisher:
- Southgate Publishers
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 96
- Place of publication:
- Crediton
This book is about helping families to live well with dementia, and to care for, and about, a loved one with dementia. It contains more than 160 intergenerational activities designed to spark memories, stimulate engagement, and encourage interaction, focusing on loved one’s capabilities and interests. Activities are organised by themes, including: reminiscence trips and activities, games, arts, crafts and music, relaxation exercise and outside home, food and shopping. This resource can be used in care homes and memory cafes and by people working in day services and voluntary organisations. It include sections on: how to talk to children about dementia, how memory works, creating a dementia-friendly home, communicating with loved one, why stimulation and activities are so important to a person with dementia, and how to design inter-generational, dementia-friendly activities. (Edited publisher abstract)