Login to our On-line Education and Support Community User Name    Password     Register Books Activity Planning Book "How to Provide a Therapeutic ADL and Leisure Activity Program for Persons with Dementia" (Formerly: Forget-Me-Not Activity Planning Book) This publication is a tremendous resource for an activity director, therapists or any interdisciplinary staff person working with dementia patients; who is programming for residents with dementia or interacting day to day and faces the challenge of keeping patients occupied or in functional meaningful activity. The manual contains a sample therapeutic activity calendar, program components and structure, and over 75 activities adapted for early, middle, late, and end stage dementia. This manual is useful for the activities personnel, Registered/licensed Therapists, Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, or volunteers who are interacting with Dementia Residents on a regular basis. A necessary resource for any dementia focused unit, program or wing in a facility. Ensure your dementia residents remain successfully engaged in activities that represent their interests by ordering this one-of-a-kind resource today! Cost: $35.00 plus shipping and handling Course Manual –Intro Course This is the course manual from our course entitled “Dementia Therapy: Achieving Positive Outcomes for the Person with Dementia” There are over 150 pages in this manual. It is a great resource for your entire team. Cost: $75.00 plus shipping and handling “Successful Moments” Train-the-Trainer Modules Module 1: Eating/Dining Module 2: Grooming Module 3: Ambulation& Transfers Each module includes a Video demonstrating techniques and the accompanying Workbook Materials to train other therapists or care staff such as activities and CNA’s. Contents include: An Overall Process Document of how to deliver the training Trainer Handout – Includes a script Staff Handout - Includes permission for unlimited duplication rights for the purchasing facility) Dementia Stage Specific Care Plans – Includes strengths, deficits, goals and approaches (not included for ambulation) Functional Level Guide- The cognitive assessment results identify the resident’s highest functional level in activity for each stage of dementia Pre/Post Test Follow-Up Skill Competency Assessment Adapted FAST Scale (A recommended cognitive assessment tool to determine dementia stage) Modules can be purchased separately or as a series. Cost: Each Complete Training Module (Video and Workbook) = $85.00 each, Complete Series = $225.00 Understanding Cognitive Performance Modes Contains organization of the cognitive performance modes from 1.0 through 6.0, with the names and descriptions of the performance modes, and the amount of assistance required for the individual to engage in various tasks. Described within each mode are: * The person’s abilities * Functional goals * Treatment methods (for self-care, mobility, IADL’s, communication, adaptive equipment, and caregiver training * Safety considerations This book can be used to validate scoring of the ACLS, RTI, and/or the ADM, and is used to assist with functional maintenance plan design for caregivers. Cost: $35.00 plus shipping and handling Occupational Therapy Treatment Goals for the Physically and Cognitively Disabled A necessary resource book containing the RTI assessment, theory research, and much more. The RTI is a major component of the Allen battery (assessment tools) necessary for determining the patients Allen Level. Cost: $55.00 plus shipping and handling Starting an Allen’s Cognitive Level Program in a Geriatric Facility This resource is authored by Carol Bertrand, OTR/L, an expert in using the Allen Theory in a geriatric environment. This resource takes the Occupational Therapist through specific steps of implementing the Allen Theory into a long term care facility. Information provided includes how to get buy in from facility management, overview of the materials and knowledge needed to get started, Occupational Therapy documentation samples for evaluation, treatment, doctors orders, and maintenance programs, and simple inservice handouts. Cost: $19.00 plus shipping and handling Stage Specific Therapeutic Seasonal Gardening Activities for Older Adults and Persons with Dementia Utilize plant related activities to impact all of their days. This collection is designed for therapists who serve the elderly. Each gardening activity includes: * A description of the activity * A description of the needed supplies * Directions to administer * Activity Adaptation: There are three staged approaches that help the group leader enhance the successful participation and experiences for the participants at each stage. Early, middle and late stage dementia are related to clients’ functional abilities and the tasks required of each activity. Stages of dementia are defined by Allen Cognitive levels. All activities have been demonstrated through a three year program and research study of horticultural therapy in group homes, nursing homes and adult day care centers. The activity plans are supported by a resource list and detailed notes about seasonal plants and extra tips used for activities. Finally, there are recommendations of gardening tools, equipment and vendors that are helpful when working with persons with disabilities. A perfect tool for therapists or activity professionals. Cost: $75.00 plus shipping and handling Book Order Form Download Order Form (PDF) View Entire Product Catalog (PDF) On-Line Dementia Care Education and Support Community  A Community for Dementia Therapists of All Experience Levels featuring the services listed below. Full Overview or Register         Site Map Forms Contact Us © 2008 Dementia Care Specialists, Inc. All rights reserved.