Because of the simplistic nature of the book, focusing on what is important to that individual, it keeps the attention of the person with dementia longer than traditional photo books. A caregiver who is used to making elaborate scrapbooks explains, I really appreciate the instructions and explanations inside the back cover. [...] it helps health care staff to get to know the person, allowing them to provide individualized care, centered on that person. MindStart is a small, family owned business, started by an occupational therapist to help people with Alzheimer?s or other dementias keep active and doing things for as long as possible, while providing support and education for caregivers. MindStart works with care experts and USA companies to design and manufacture adapted, yet dignified, dementia activities that are based on common hobbies and themes of everyday life and that provide cognitive stimulation for every stage of the dementia disease process.
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