Activity Techniques

About the Book

Activity Therapy That Heals the Wounds of Alzheimer’s is a compressive guide to improving the quality of life for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease through the use of special therapeutic activities. The methods and techniques described in this book compliment the many unique activities that are included as part of the activities program. Success at implementing these activities is enhanced by helping you understand Alzheimer’s disease and by giving you the tools that maximize the effectiveness of your efforts. Restore damaged relationships – Reduce confusion – Improve memory recall – Return smiles – Hope to restore a life-style lost to the ANGER and CONFUSION manifested by this disease. You decide what you want to gain by using this activities program.

About the Author

Amira is an energetic Activities Professional, with many years of experience, who is dedicated to the advancement of non-drug therapy for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders. Providing therapeutic activities for hundreds of people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease has given her an opportunity to develop activities that are successful at any stage of dementia. Amira has shared her techniques with other professionals through caregiver training sessions and workshops. Training Hospice care volunteers has been especially rewarding. Amira is a Nationally Certified Activities Consultant (NCCAP) and a member of the Michigan Association of Activities Professionals, the National Association of Activities Professionals, and a member of the Alzheimer Association. Her techniques have gained the trust and respect of her peers, the medical community, and most importantly, those she has helped to re-establish a sense of respect and dignity to their lives — the person with Alzheimer’s disease.