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This book helps family caregivers and other care partners find new ways to engage and have meaningful connections with loved ones who have Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. Suggestions, ideas, and case examples are presented throughout the book to help caregivers have more positive visits. One chapter describes how dementia can affect engagement and presents a simple tool called the dementia abilities continuum. The continuum can help caregivers and care partners assess their loved one's cognitive abilities and determine the best ways to engage in more meaningful ways. Family caregivers are encouraged to use past hobbies, interests, and passions to create 'person-centered' ways of engaging, which can stimulate memory and positive emotions. Another chapter contains an extensive list of activities, categorized by theme, which can be used for engagement.



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