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Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
More than 70 brain-stimulating activities for people with memory loss or dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Physical and mental activities along with social interaction may help maintain your brain health and slow the progress of memory loss and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. They can also provide a meaningful way to connect. This book is packed with fun and creative ideas, from nature walks, gardening, and exercise to arts, crafts,...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
xix, 283 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The...true story of a team of doctors who--through years of scientific sleuthing and observant care--discover a surprising connection between opioids and memory, one that holds promise and peril for any one of us."--
How could you lose your memory overnight, and what would it mean? When neurologist Jed Barash sees the brain scan of a patient with devastating amnesia, it is the beginning of a quest. His team of doctors explored the threat that people...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
242 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Over 45 million people live with dementia worldwide. For every person with dementia, their family and caregivers face the decision of how best to care for them. Live and Laugh with Dementia explains how to make life with dementia as positive as possible - to maximize quality of life for all concerned. Just as we need to exercise our body's muscles to keep them strong, so too do we need to exercise our brain to strengthen and maintain our neural capabilities....
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xxii, 316 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory addresses these key concerns and more,...
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 Banagrams game, 1 Companion care puppy 1 Dog breed memory card game & dog breed quiz, 1 copy of Really important stuff my dog has taught me (paperback), 1 copy of Alzheimer's from the inside out (paperback), 1 What's up pup? puzz;e (300 pieces), 1 Irish and Celtic Folk Classics (CD), Companion pet "Puppy" (4 "C" batteries included), Kit Activity card & Memory Kit survey : 1 clear plastic container ; 15 x 171/2 x 6 in.
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Description of Alzheimer's disease from the inside out: Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease profoundly alters lives and creates endless uncertainty about the future. How does a person cope with such a life changing discovery? What are the hopes and fears of someone living with this disease? How does he want to be treated? How does he feel as the disease alters his brain, his relationships, and ultimately himself? The author provides illuminating...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 copy of "A dignified life: the best friends approach to Alzheimer's care -a guide for family caregivers" (softcover), 1 copy of "Really important stuff my cat has taught me" (softcover), 1 DVD Homeward Bound: the incredible journey , 1 CD Relaxing piano music, 1 Yarn Buddies puzzle (300 pieces), 1 Guess the word with "cat" in it game(cards in pouch), Coloring pages & colored pencils ; "Go Fish" playing cards ; Companion care kitten/with black plastic brush (4 "C" batteries included) ; Kit Activity instruction card & Memory Kit survey : 1 clear plastic container ; 15 x 171/2 x 6 in.
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Description for Really important stuff my cat has taught me: "A book that will delight every cat lover, full of wise and unforgettable life lessons, each paired with the perfect photo. Cats are the ultimate savants, possessing intelligence, poise, and sass in equal measure. They know when to play it cool, and when to pounce; when to fly solo, and when to cuddle up. Entertaining, unpredictable, and just a bit wild, cats encourage us to explore, take...
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 Trains jigsaw puzzle (100 pieces), 1 Lots and Lots of Big Trains DVD, 1 Trains the definitive history book (hardcover), 1 Living with Alzheimer's & other dementias book (softcover), 1 Steam Tracks volumes 1 CD, 1 Train car set (6 pieces), 1 envelope of train images in the past, 1 Kit Activity Instruction card & Memory Kit survey : 1 clear plastic container ; 15 x 171/2 x 6 in.
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Description for EuroGraphics Trains 100-Piece Puzzle (Small Box). Box size: 6" x 6" x 2.37". Finished Size: 10" x 13". This train puzzle features more than 15 locomotives, ranging from vintage steam to modern locomotives. Strong high-quality puzzle pieces. Made from recycled board and printed with vegetable based ink. This superior quality puzzle will delight and educate all at the same time.
Description for Lots and Lots of Big Trains DVD: All the...
Pub. Date
2022
Physical Desc
1 kit (1 book, 2 puzzles, 2 games) : cardboard, cardstock, plastic, color ; in gusseted tote 43 x 16 x 35 cm + 1 contents sheet (laminated).
Language
English
Description
Kit: "Revisit the wonders of traveling in this On the Road Again: Travel Kit. This kit features a DK Eyewitness Train book, Road Trip Packing Puzzle, Road Trip Jigsaw Puzzle, Category Snap Card Game, and Hobbies Conversation Game. The first two activities are perfect for achieving a sense of accomplishment and independence, while reinforcing the connection between the brain cells and improving mental speed. The second two activities encourage creative...
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
On Pluto: inside the mind of Alzheimer's (paperback), 1 A loving voice II: a caregiver's book of more read-aloud stories for the elderly (paperback) ; 1 The secret garden (DVD), 1 Bird songs of the Northwoods (sound recording), Lazy day in the garden puzzle (300 pieces), Beautiful blossoms memory game, Remember that day scented sachet set, How does your garden grow? seed starter, Kit activity instruction card & Memory Kit survey : in clear plastic container ; 15 x 17 1/2 x 6 in.
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A collection of activities, games, puzzles, and other resources to spark memories, create conversation, improve mobility and dexterity, and provide positive and engaging interactions.
On Pluto: "This is a book about living with Alzheimers, not dying with it. It is a book about hope, faith, and humora prescription far more powerful than the conventional medication available today to fight this disease. Alzheimers is the sixth leading cause of death...
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 puzzle (300 large pieces), 1 copy of A Loving Approch to Dementia Care book, (softcover), 1 copy of A Museum of Early American Tools book (softcover), 1 CD The greatest jazz concert in the world, Tinkering with Tools memory card game ; Tinker Board with tools, nuts, bolts, locks & more with a "how-to" diagram ; "TBS" board with screws ; Building blocks ; Kit Activity instruction card & Memory Kit survey : 1 clear plastic container ; 15 x 171/2 x 6 in.
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Description for A Loving Approach to Dementia Care: Wayman offers compassionate advice on overcoming practical and emotional obstacles to maintaining meaningful relationship with loved ones who have dementia and memory loss. She offers caregiving insights and information about the dangers of denying the onset of cognitive problems.
Description of The Andy Griffith Show: Widower Andy Taylor divides his time between raising his young son Opie and his...
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 Movie classics puzzle, 1 Funniest moments of comedy DVD set, 1 Sound of Music Soundtrack, 1 Dancing with elephants (paperback), 1 Everyday fashions of the fifties (paperback) : 1 clear plastic container ; 15 x 171/2 x 6 in.
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English
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Six-disc DVD set of rarely seen performances, home movies and bloopers from movies, radio, television, and stand-up comedy.
Description for Dancing with elephants: Based on the popular blog of the same name, Dancing With Elephants includes insightful interviews with chronic disease experts Toni Bernhard, Lucy Kalanithi, and Patch Adams. Sawatsky's landmark book provides support that only a fellow traveler down this road can offer. If you like touching...
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 Creating moments of joy (softcover), 1 Dementia in the family (softcover), 1 The house of Elliott (DVD), 1 Healing dulcimer and harp music (CD), 1 Quiltmaker lady (puzzle), 1 Shape shuffle game, 1 sensory button pouch, 3 Sewing images of the past cards, 4 lacing cards with string, 1 memory kit survey : 1 clear plastic container ; 15 x 171/2 x 6 in.
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Description of creating moments of joy: "In this fifth revised and expanded edition, Brackey moves beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's, offering practical advice, and focusing on creating moments of joy--while the patient may forget what was said or done, their feelings will linger on. Beginning with the first section--defining moments--she discusses signs, early stages, and understanding the person. She also switches places and makes the patient...
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 copy of Every farm tells a story (softcover), 1 copy of Chicken soup for the caregiver's soul (softcover), 1 Lace and Trace farm animals game, 1 Places in the heart (DVD), 1 A day on the farm puzzle (300 pieces), 1 Link and Think: Hobbies game, 1 Jacob's Ladder toy, 1 Old maid card game, 1 The Fabulous Ballroom Collection (CD), 1 Farm images of the past, Kit Activity instruction card & Memory Kit survey : 1 clear plastic container ; 15 x 171/2 x 6 in.
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Description for Every farm has a story: "During Jerry Apps's childhood on the farm, he witnessed the second great revolution in farming-- the arrival of electric lines to rural areas, running water in barns, and new farm machines like tractors, balers, and combines. In Every Farm Tells a Story he traces that revolution by way of costs found in his mother's account books for everything from the family's first milking machine to the used telephone pole...
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