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.