Dowling, James R.

Keeping busy : a handbook of activities for persons with dementia / James R. Dowling. - Baltimore ; London : Johns Hopkins University Press, c1995. - xx,178p. ; 24cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Although little can be done to alter the course of dementia, it is possible to maximize the quality of life of people with the condition. This text contains activities intended to help improve the lifestyle of sufferers, such as music, exercise, horticulture, pets, humour and social events.

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