Hamilton Wenham Aging Info Expo

Lots of networking and information sharing at the Hamilton Wenham Aging Info Expo where I had a booth with information on my low vision business and ADL adaptive equipment for seniors.Visitors loved my trash bag knitting demo and wanted to see how my needle threading gadget worked.  I guess I should have bought some to resell because so many people were disappointed I wasn't selling anything. I did give out the 10 page informational packet I put together on lighting needs of the elderly and those with low vision. 

Mural in Assisted Living Facility

Biographical Mural lets Alzheimer's patients see their lives....
A nice article about how to stimulate residents with meaningful pictures and information about their lives.

A Great book Review!

I appreciate this book review!
http://springarborliving.com/_blog/Spring_Arbor_Living_Blog/post/Another_Quality_Book_Still_Giving_Kisses/

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