Unlock the Memories

Check out the Unlock the Memories DVD's that use music, photographs, narration and graphics to help individuals with memory loss reminisce-generating discussion topics for activity directors and families.

Low Vision Occupational Therapy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmWC0Zewqcs

Interesting Products for Patients with Dementi

I think that these look like pretty useful and good quality products for stimulating individuals with memory loss.......
 http://www.mind-start.com/products.htm

If Disney Ran Your Hospital

Occupational therapist, Iris Kimberg discusses how all health care administrators and providers should improve hospital stays by fostering the best behavior in staff and best emotional experience for patients. She recommends learning how by reading "If Disney Ran Your Hospital: 9 1/2 things You Would Do Differently" by Fred Lee. One premise of the book is that quality service- a pillar of the Disney experience can apply to a hospital setting. Read more at: http://occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com/Archives/Article-Archives/If-Disney-Ran-Your-Hospital.aspx

This is priceless....

Re-creative Resources

Check out this resource site for activity professionals:
Re-creative Resources
They provide training, books, forms, articles, activity ideas and job listings for activity professionals who work with the geriatric population.

Choosing Nursing Home Care