Working Wiser Combo 1: The Dementia Care Plan Dictionary & The Enrichment Sensory Program

Give yourself the gift of relief from the pressures of the average work day.

These two amazingly helpful books take the pressure off the care provider by offering complete programs that go above and beyond simply satisfying State activity requirements. From sensory programs for one-on-one time to progressive and productive ideas for handling specific dementia related issues, these books makes even the most challenging situation a breeze.

The Dementia Care Plan Dictionary

A Behavior Based Care Plan Idea Book

Quit pulling your hair out over the difficulties of caring for people with dementia. Every frustrating dementia-related behavior is covered in this helpful book, giving insight to the source of the problem and offering positive approaches to solving it. Turn the time you spend dealing with negative behaviors into healthy, quality interactions

The Dementia Care Plan Dictionary was written for assisted living and dementia care centers, adult day and board and care centers, personal caregivers, family members, recreation therapists and activity professionals. Over 50 care plans are alphabetically indexed and based on the common but difficult behaviors and need areas associated with dementia. Each care plan includes possible antecedents and consequences. Activity and intervention ideas, a glossary, and coding for skilled nursing are also included.

By Recreation Therapy Consultants

The Enrichment Sensory Program

Enrich the lives of older adults using these season-oriented sensory stimulus program ideas. Keep minds active and engaged using the brilliant and easy-to-execute ideas. Household objects will suddenly become precious reminders of happy memories – the smell of suntan lotion in summer, the feel of ice in winter, the sound of marching music reminiscent of a parade – everything you need to create a fabulous sensory program is already at your fingertips. Just supply the item and follow the memory-prompting script – there are even additional activity ideas throughout the book.

The Enrichment Sensory Program was written for persons with minimal responses to sensory stimuli. The book includes: shopping lists for affordable, seasonal sensory items, reproducible sensory forms, procedures and guidelines and a full-year collection of ready-to-read monologues. The second edition now also includes in-service tips, a planning calendar, and sensory ideas to improve the entire care center environment.

By Recreation Therapy Consultants