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Helping People with Dementia in Activities of Daily Living

Synopsis
Demonstrates techniques to help people with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias to accomplish as independently as possible a variety of tasks and activities such as dressing, grooming, and performing simple household chores. This approach can help increase independence and enhance the quality of life, as well as enabling sufferers to continue tasks that were meaningful and important to them eralier in their lives. A tape-slide presentation reproduced on video.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 22 min.
Year of production
199
Availability
out of distribution
Documentation
Accompanying user’s manual.
Uses
Professional and family care-givers.
Subjects
Social welfare
Keywords
Alzheimer’s disease; carers; dementia

Production Company

Name

Terra Nova

Distributor

Name

Pavilion Publishing Ltd

Email
info@pavpub.com
Web
http://www.pavpub.com External site opens in new window
Phone
01273 623 222
Fax
0844 880 5062
Address
Richmond House
Richmond Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3RL
Notes
Print and video/DVD-based training materials on topics in health and social care. Areas covered include learning disability, mental health, young people and children, drugs and alcohol, vulnerable adults, and older people.

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