The Activity Year Book: A Week by Week Guide for Use in Elderly Day and Residential Care; Contents; Acknowledgements; Getting Started; Activities for January; Activities for February; Activities for March; Activities for April; Activities for May; Activities for June; Activities for July; Activities for August; Activities for September; Activities for October; Activities for November; Activities for December; Activity Evaluation Sheet
Summary
Engagement in meaningful activity is an important aspect of human existence, regardless of one's cognitive abilities. Even in the later stages of dementia, people can still be engaged in activities at a level that allows them to be successful. In fact in these later stages, where cognitive abilities may be waning, the need for activity becomes greater, as cognitive stimulation helps preserve what skills remain. For care staff looking after older people, many of whom may have some degree of dementia, coming up with ideas for activities of a suitable level to keep their residents engaged and sti
