Activities for the Family Caregiver: Visually and Cognitively Impaired - Richard Oliver - Bog

Activities for the Family Caregiver - Visually and Cognitively Impaired provides the covers the basic "How To's" of caregiving, communicating and engaging the family member you care for who may be visually impaired and have a cognitive impairment such as dementia. Based on the training and expertise of long term care professionals and blended with the information from the Industries of the Blind and the Olmsted Center for Sight, this book is designed for the non-medical, family caregiver of a senior loved one with a visual and cognitive impairment. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS BOOK Visual and Cognitive Impairments 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