How to have meaningful visits with a person who
has Alzheimer’s Disease
Feeling apprehensive before your visit with a person who has Alzheimer’s Disease?
Or lost during the visit--and even frustrated after your visit?
Visiting with a person who has Alzheimer’s Disease can be emotionally
challenging. Dr. Shanahan will share some creative ideas, proven techniques
and easy-to-apply tips to make your visits easier, less emotionally
draining and more meaningful.
This presentation includes role-playing,
experiential activities to do and supportive handouts.
- Learn 10 guidelines
to make your visits more meaningful and less frustrating
- Explore the emotional
needs that productive activities fulfill
- Discover approaches that lead to
successful and meaningful involvement
- Take away a list of over 20 activities
you can try on your next visit
Take away handouts from Dr. Shanahan’s
new book The Activity Workbook, adapted for people with dementia.
Up to 60 minutes
