Cognitive stimulation for cerebral aging and dementia
Product: Book
Trim size in cm: 21x29,7
Pages: 314
ISBN: 9788861371231
Publication date: 01/09/2007
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The result of a cognitive stimulation programme developed by the University of Padova, A Gym for the mind 1 is addressed to patients with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, their families and all those who want to deal with people affected by consequences of brain aging on the various mental functions. The proposed activities, which are a summary of the most accredited rehabilitation interventions, are useful to slow the progression of cognitive decline and benefit of a better quality of life, for both the patient and the ones who care. In the first part of the book particular importance is given to the reconstruction of the person’s life history by exploring, with targeted questions and lots of photos, experiences and events throughout all phases of its existence, up to the present moment, creating a diary-calendar, as a natural extension of one’s journey. In the second part, the proposed activities are specific to the areas most affected bythe aging process (orientation in time and space, language, memory, etc.). All the activities that make up the volume can be proposed individually or in groups by experienced professionals or family caregivers and can be adapted and extended according to everyone’s specific needs.
Table of contents:
Presentation
Introduction
Bibliography
Ch.1Thisis my story...
Ch.2 Orientationin time
Ch.3The orientationin space
Ch.4The language
Ch.5Thevisual attention
Ch.6Money management
Ch.7 Themanual skills
Ch.8Logic
Ch.9Memory
Appendix: Readings and solutions
A gym for the mind Volume 1
Cognitive stimulation for cerebral aging and dementiaA gym for the mind Volume 2
New exercises of cognitive stimulation for cerebral aging and dementiaA gym for the mind Volume 3
Cognitive-communicative activation programme for cognitive declineA gym for the mind at the museum
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The text is divided into four sections, each corresponding to a week. Each section explores different courses of a meal: starters, first courses, main courses and sides, fruit, and desserts. Every week includes a variety of food-related activities, such as word searches, exercises to identify hidden phrases or mistakes, and a final quiz with questions on the topics covered throughout the week. Find out more!Workbooks from A gym for the mind – The five senses
The activity plan, proposed in this volume and divided into a 4-week programme, stimulates the five senses, and helps older adults daily train their mental skills on specific topics of everyday life to keep their minds active and improve their brain's ability to adapt to change. Texts and instructions are written in simple, accessible language to encourage older adults to use the workbook independently. Find out more!