Published October, 2007
By Barbara K. Haight, Barrett S. Haight, Barbara Haight and Barrett Haight
Publisher: Eurospan (Health Professions Press,U.S.)
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Features a Life Review process that involves eight one-hour sessions that are organized around Erik Erikson's eight developmental accomplishments, or life stages. This book describes in detail the role of the interviewer (Therapeutic Listener) and of the Life Reviewer. It also includes communication techniques, and counseling techniques.

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Published July, 2007
By Joyce Simard
Publisher: Eurospan (Health Professions Press,U.S.)
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Presents the Namaste Care program that helps facilities provide gentle end-of-life care, especially for residents with advanced dementia. Because of their profound losses, these individuals are often isolated with limited human contact during the final stages of their lives. This program promotes peaceful end-of-life experiences for older adults.

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Published May, 2007
By Rein Tideiksaar
Publisher: Eurospan (Health Professions Press,U.S.)
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Part of a comprehensive training series, this CD-ROM focuses on hip protectors and how they can prevent often debilitating fractures resulting from falls in older people. It is a useful tool for improving falls prevention and patient safety in long-term care settings, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.

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Published March, 2007
By Kathy Laurenhue
Publisher: Eurospan (Health Professions Press,U.S.)
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Positive relationships begin with people enjoying one another. This title features nine group exercises and more than 30 informal mini-exercises, which cover broad topics such as individuals' backgrounds, personal preferences, and social history. Its activities can be used in long-term care settings, adult day centers, and senior centers.

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Published March, 2007
By Michelle S. Bourgeois
Publisher: Eurospan (Health Professions Press,U.S.)
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Helps readers learn how to aid people with memory impairments to function more independently and effectively by using graphic cuing systems. This guidebook illustrates the research behind memory aids and the benefits they provide users and communication partners. It is intended for speech-language pathologists, OTs and PTs, and family members.

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Published January, 2007
By Linda Levine Madori
Publisher: Eurospan (Health Professions Press,U.S.)
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Using a thematic approach to activity programming, this book teaches activity staff and recreation therapy students how to maximize cognition and brain functioning to improve the day-to-day performance of both well elders and those facing illness or disability. It features the Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming method.

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Published January, 2007
By Linda Levine Madori
Publisher: Eurospan (Health Professions Press,U.S.)
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Using a thematic approach to activity programming, this book teaches activity staff and recreation therapy students how to maximize cognition and brain functioning to improve the day-to-day performance of both well elders and those facing illness or disability. It features the Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming method.

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Published December, 2006
By Richard Taylor
Publisher: Eurospan (Health Professions Press,U.S.)
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Richard Taylor has a diagnosis of dementia probably of the Alzheimer's type. A former psychologist, he is a champion for individuals with early-stage and early-onset Alzheimer's disease. This work shares his experiences with other individuals with the disease and their caregivers. It offers an insight into his life and the disease.

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Published December, 2006
By Rein Tideiksaar
Publisher: Eurospan (Health Professions Press,U.S.)
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Provides information on implementing a post-fall assessment program and decrease the risk for subsequent falls at your long-term or acute care facility. This training CD-ROM aims to help staff identify factors responsible for falls in older adults and adapt fall prevention strategies to meet individual needs.

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Published November, 2006
By Rein Tideiksaar
Publisher: Eurospan (Health Professions Press,U.S.)
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Designed to monitor movement in older adults that need assistance, exit alarms alert staff to hazardous situations and allow for timely interventions with older adults at risk for falling. This CD-ROM teaches staff about the procedures for using a variety of exit alarms, including pressure-sensitive pads, pull cords, and postural change alarms.

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