The Memory Activity Book: Engaging Ways to Stimulate the Brain for People Living with Memory Loss or Dementia

by D.K. Publishing

Slow and delay the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, from memory loss to disorientation, with this practical activity book.

Using step-by-step ideas designed to stimulate and entertain, dementia care specialist Helen Lambert explains how engaging in a variety of simple activities can benefit different parts of the brain and help to keep your mind fitter for longer.

What's more, everyone can join each activity contains hints and tips that not only show you how to do it, but also include ways to adapt the various physical exercises, games, and craft projects for different abilities, or to include family and friends.

Whether your interests are in music, art, gaming, or gardening, The Memory Activity Book has activities to suit, as well as ideas to inspire anyone looking for guidance on how best to interact with people affected by memory issues, Alzheimer's, or other forms of dementia.

Whatever your involvement – friend, relative, partner, or patient – The Memory Activity Book offers a valuable resource for everyone living with dementia.

224 pages, Paperback

Published November 6, 2018

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Fiona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought for me as an ‘old’ joke for a significant birthday but all involved understand that this isn’t a joking matter - before anyone on Goodreads pulls me up. I’m sure this will be helpful for giving ideas to those who have memory problems. It’s also a salutary reminder that we need to keep mentally, as well as physically, active as we grow older.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book, but not really helpful for what I wanted. I was hoping to find some activities I could help my dad with in the nursing home. He still has his mind and his memory is still strong. but I am not geographically close, so I was hoping for some activities that would work at a distance.

[Rosemary Dinsdale · Rating 5 out of 5]

It had lots of great ideas not only for those with dementia but fun little activities for all seniors.