Activities for the Family Caregiver – Activities for the Family Caregiver – Lewy Body Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia is a challenge.  This book contains common sense and proven ideas. A unique blend of decades of activities and engagement long term quality of life experience and two decades of caring for a loved one at home led to the production of this excellent resource and offers information and insight to enhance quality of life for family caregivers.

Learn new communication and engagement strategies to improve time spent with your loved one. Gain new insight as you learn the “how to’s” and “why” techniques of activities of daily living and leisure.

Discover how to turn daily activities and routines into opportunities to start some joy. Written by nationally-recognized leaders, this book provides much-needed information to address the unique social needs of those with LBD and those who care for them.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS BOOK

• Lewy Body Dementia Overview
• Family, Friends and the Benefits of Activities
• Know Your Loved One-Information Gathering and Assessment
• Communicating and Motivating for Success
• Customary Routines and Preferences
• Planning and Executing Activities
• Leisure Activity Categories – Types, Topics, and Tips
• Activities of Daily Living – Tips and Suggestions
• Home Preparation
• Personal History Form