Memories Are Made of These: 120 Activities for the Memory Impaired Adult

Memories Are Made Of These is a manual of: - Easy-to-follow descriptions of 120 varied activities to stimulate the mind and refresh the memory *- Short activities for adults that are age-appropriate in themes and expectations- Positive learning experiences designed to jog the memory- Enjoyable lessons that promote meaningful interactions with the caregiver- Interactive exercises that are based on two different levels of involvement or difficulty [that can be used and reused at different stages of the dementia]- Success-oriented activities that reduce the anxiety that is often associated with dementias * Some activities involve the senses of manipulative dexterity (MD), visual perceptions (VP), auditory recognition (AR), olfactory acuity (OA), taste sensitivity (TS) and personal relationships (PR). Other activities focus on familiar (historical) name recognition and word associations presented in simplified word searches, word scrambles, and crossword puzzles. TO SEE SAMPLE PAGES, go to www.memorymatters.bizMargenau, Carmen K. is the author of 'Memories Are Made of These: 120 Activities for the Memory Impaired Adult', published 2002 under ISBN 9780972449403 and ISBN 097244940X.