Activities for the Family Caregiver: Visually and Cognitively Impaired

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