Download or read book Dementia Activities For Seniors written by Felicia Austin and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dementia is a disease that makes an individual develop intellectual impairment as a result of changes in the brain. These include: problems with memory, orientation and counting. Dementia can be caused by natural aging process and genetic factors, other diseases and external factors. It is an incurable disease but you can counteract it or slow its progression. This book is intended for people who experience a decline in mental performance and for people who want to stop the progression of dementia symptoms. Features: 67 Activities Memory, counting, orientation exercises and more Large sized 8.5 x 11 inch pages Large print text Simple instructions Make a great gift for family or friends!

Download or read book Mensa Brain Games written by David Millar and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in this brand-new series with American Mensa, Mensa’s Galaxy of Brain Games contains more than one hundred math, logic, and word puzzles for hours of brain-training fun! The book's wide variety of challenges includes twists on popular puzzles such as word sudoku, large, intricate mazes, and creative story logic puzzles. Additional unique riddles and brain teasers provide an excellent opportunity to sharpen intellectual skills in new and exciting ways. Solving times range from a few minutes to an hour or so, allowing for brain training whenever you need it. Challenge yourself and keep your mind young and sharp with these brain-bending games and puzzles. Try one to get your brain going in the morning, or work together to solve with your friends and family!

Download or read book Bridge For Dummies written by Eddie Kantar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridge, as any player will tell you, is simply the best card game ever. It’s challenging—each hand presents a different set of conditions you must figure out and solve. It's very social—you play with a partner and two opponents. And best of all—it's fun. Bridge For Dummies, 2E gives you a step-by-step explanation of the fundamentals of the game in terms you can understand. It walks you through the different aspects of bridge, featuring real-life examples, so that you can feel comfortable with the basics before you ever start to play. And if you're already experienced at the game, you'll discover a wealth of tips and hints that can make you a better player. You'll learn all about: The basics of nontrump play How to play the hand in a trump contract Bidding for fun and profit Taking advantage of advanced bidding techniques Playing a strong defense and keeping score Playing bridge on your computer Playing in bridge clubs and tournaments Where to find other great bridge resources This newly revised edition features an expanded section on playing bridge online, with updated web addresses and other resources, along with new information on the latest bidding techniques. For anyone from novice to pro wanting to learn bridge or learn techniques to improve their game, Bridge For Dummies, 2E makes an ideal partner!

Download or read book Dr Small s Brain Games written by Gary Small and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Timesbestselling author Dr. Gary Small – an expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior – Dr Small's Brain Games: 75 Large Print Puzzles, Logic Riddles & Brain Teasers to Exercise Your Mind is what you need to keep your brain in tip-top condition. According to Dr. Gary Small, the director of the UCLA Center on Aging, "Great memories are not born, they are made," and this book provides the innovative memory exercises and brain fitness programs necessary to immediately improve your mental performance. Start exercising your mind with puzzles, riddles and brain teasers created by one of the world's top memory experts.

Download or read book Brain Games Dot to Dot written by Editors of Publications and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adults just want to have fun (and they will)! These are definitely not your kids' dot-to-dot puzzles. With over 120 perplexing puzzles, this book will challenge and entertain readers while they generate one complex illustration after another. Adults will enjoy moving from one dot to the next to create amazingly detailed images. This puzzle format rises to a whole new level with themes from food to transportation, sports to travel, hobbies to science and nature, and much more. The 160-page, spiral-bound book lies flat to make it easier to draw. Feeling especially creative? Color and shading can be added to enhance the final effect. Solutions are provided.

Download or read book List It Activity Book for Dementia Patients written by Dementia Activity Studio and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List it! Activity book for dementia patients is an anti memory loss activity book for the elderly and is developed specifically for those suffering from Dementia and Alzheimers, or other elderly citizens who may be showing signs of memory loss. Unlike other elderly activity books, these pages are tailored for those at all stages of dementia. With no complex activities, and the use of simple memory recall activities that encourage the appropriate mental patterns required for memory stability. Each page is timed and counted, which allows carers to clearly see process from the start of the book to the end of the book. Although pages are not ranked in order of complexity, the repetition of pages throughout the book will allow clear patterns of improvement to be observed by family, friends and carers. The dementia activity book was developed from insights given by neurologists, psychologists, caregivers and dementia and alzheimers patients, to only contain what is proven to work. It is recommended that a schedule is developed with these activities, to provide further structure to the task. This may be one page a day, one each morning and night, or a number each day for consecutive days. Book Features: - 50 individual tasks - Simple recall questions for reduced stress - Memory loss and recall functionality

Download or read book The Adult Activity Book written by Gareth Moore and published by Buster Books. This book was released on 2021-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This large-format activity book contains a wealth of creative pursuits and puzzles that will both challenge the brain and soothe the mind.

Download or read book Neurological Rehabilitation E Book written by Darcy Ann Umphred and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-08-07 with total page 1526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a problem-solving approach based on clinical evidence, Neurological Rehabilitation, 6th Edition covers the therapeutic management of people with functional movement limitations and quality of life issues following a neurological event. It reviews basic theory and covers the latest screening and diagnostic tests, new treatments, and interventions commonly used in today's clinical practice. This edition includes the latest advances in neuroscience, adding new chapters on neuroimaging and clinical tools such as virtual reality, robotics, and gaming. Written by respected clinician and physical therapy expert Darcy Umphred, this classic neurology text provides problem-solving strategies that are key to individualized, effective care. UNIQUE! Emerging topics are covered in detail, including chapters such as Movement Development Across the Lifespan, Health and Wellness: The Beginning of the Paradigm, Documentation, and Cardiopulmonary Interactions. UNIQUE! A section on neurological problems accompanying specific system problems includes hot topics such as poor vision, pelvic floor dysfunction, and pain. A problem-solving approach helps you apply your knowledge to examinations, evaluations, prognoses, and intervention strategies. Evidence-based research sets up best practices, covering topics such as the theory of neurologic rehabilitation, screening and diagnostic tests, treatments and interventions, and the patient's psychosocial concerns Information. Case studies use real-world examples to promote problem-solving skills. Non-traditional approaches to neurological interventions in the Alternative and Complementary Therapies chapter include the movement approach, energy approach, and physical body system approaches therapies. Terminology adheres to the best practices of the APTA as well as other leading physical therapy organizations, following The Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, the Nagi model, and the ICF World Health Model of patient empowerment. Updated illustrations provide current visual references. NEW chapters on imaging and robotics have been added. Updated chapters incorporate the latest advances and the newest information in neuroscience and intervention strategies. Student resources on an Evolve companion website include references with links to MEDLINE and more.

Download or read book The LEGO BOOST Activity Book written by Daniele Benedettelli and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last, fans of the LEGO BOOST robot building kit have the learning resource they've been missing! Enter The LEGO BOOST Activity Book: a full-color guide that will help readers learn how to build and code LEGO creations that move, explore their environment, grab and lift objects, and more. The LEGO BOOST kit lets younger builders create fun, multifunctional robots by combining bricks with code, but it doesn't come with a manual. With the help of this complete guide to the LEGO BOOST set, you'll be on your way to building and programming BOOST robots in no time. You'll begin your exploration by building a basic rover robot called MARIO to help you learn the fundamentals of the BOOST programming environment. Next, you'll add features to your rover to control its movement and make it repeat actions and react to colors and sounds. Once you've learned some programming basics, you'll learn how to program your robot to do things like follow lines on the ground, scan its environment to decide where to go, and even play darts. As final projects, you'll create two complete robots: BrickPecker to help you organize your bricks and CYBOT, a robot that talks, shoots objects, and executes voice commands. As you advance through the book, optional lessons aim to deepen your understanding of basic robotics concepts. Brain BOOSter sections let you dig into the math and engineering behind your builds while a host of experiments seek to test your skills and encourage you to do more with your robots. With countless illustrations, extensive explanations, and a wealth of coding examples to guide you, The LEGO BOOST Activity Book is sure to take you from beginning builder to robotics whiz and give your robot-building brain that needed boost!

Download or read book The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games Quick Effective Activities to Improve Communication Trust and Collaboration written by Mary Scannell and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-05-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make workplace conflict resolution a game that EVERYBODY wins! Recent studies show that typical managers devote more than a quarter of their time to resolving coworker disputes. The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games offers a wealth of activities and exercises for groups of any size that let you manage your business (instead of managing personalities). Part of the acclaimed, bestselling Big Books series, this guide offers step-by-step directions and customizable tools that empower you to heal rifts arising from ineffective communication, cultural/personality clashes, and other specific problem areas—before they affect your organization's bottom line. Let The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games help you to: Build trust Foster morale Improve processes Overcome diversity issues And more Dozens of physical and verbal activities help create a safe environment for teams to explore several common forms of conflict—and their resolution. Inexpensive, easy-to-implement, and proved effective at Fortune 500 corporations and mom-and-pop businesses alike, the exercises in The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games delivers everything you need to make your workplace more efficient, effective, and engaged.

Download or read book Brain Games Brain Workout Crosswords written by Publications International, Limited and published by Publications International, Limited. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenge your mind and your eyes with this collection of 84 crossword puzzles! Themes include places, animals, food, movies, pop stars, and more Includes puzzles where you'll answer clues using the best of your crossword trivia Puzzles range from easy to difficult so there's something for every skill level Complete answer key is found at the back of the book Spiral-bound 192 pages Whether you're a beginning puzzler or a seasoned pro, Brain Workout: Crossword has the perfect puzzles to keep you entertained as you exercise your brain!

Download or read book The Memory Activity Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slow and delay the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, from memory loss to disorientation, with this practical activity book. Using step-by-step ideas designed to stimulate and entertain, dementia care specialist Helen Lambert explains how engaging in a variety of simple activities can benefit different parts of the brain and help to keep your mind fitter for longer. What's more, everyone can join in: each activity contains hints and tips that not only show you how to do it, but also include ways to adapt the various physical exercises, games, and craft projects for different abilities, or to include family and friends. Whether your interests are in music, art, gaming, or gardening, The Memory Activity Book has activities to suit, as well as ideas to inspire anyone looking for guidance on how best to interact with people affected by memory issues, Alzheimer's, or other forms of dementia. Whatever your involvement - friend, relative, partner, or patient - The Memory Activity Book offers a valuable resource for everyone living with dementia.

Download or read book The Conflict and Communication Activity Book written by Bill Withers and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2003 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Textbook of Natural Medicine E Book written by Joseph E. Pizzorno and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 2589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Complementary & Integrative Health**

Download or read book The Brain Fitness Book written by Rita Carter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A balanced, scientific, and practical approach to monitoring and maintaining your brain's agility and mental health. How do you expand your brain's skills? How do you keep your brain working at its best as it ages? Bookshelves are full of writing by charismatic authors claiming they have found the answer, whether they are neuroscientists, psychologists, or mystics. The Brain Fitness Book looks at the well-established science and recent scientific revelations, and offers a well-balanced, clear, and colorful practical guide to keeping your brain fit. First, it shows you how your brain works--explaining how memories are stored and recalled, for instance, and how different parts of your brain have different functions. It then gives you practical advice and a whole range of exercises to improve memory and mental agility and keep your brain working to its maximum potential. The book includes mental exercises and activities, featuring challenges from logic puzzles and visual reasoning to language learning and sensory exercises, stimulating as many parts of the brain as possible. As well as mental stimulation, the book highlights the role and importance of sleep, a healthy diet, and physical exercise. An agile, healthy brain is not only less prone to age-related decline, it can also conquer stress, anxiety, and the risk of depression. Keep challenging your mind in new ways with The Brain Fitness Book and maintain your brain.

Download or read book Brain Games written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Can you gather the clues and use deductive reasoning to solve the mysteries in Brain Games® Who done it? In this puzzle collection, you'll find almost 200 puzzles that will encourage you to use your brain to solve mysteries that range from the everyday to the arcane. Unlock codes and cryptograms, untangle logic puzzles, and use your visual and math skills to solve "Spy Fly" puzzles. Along the way, you'll expand your logic and reasoning skills, test your memory, and push your creative thinking skills to the limit. So put on your thinking cap, and get ready to detect!"--Back cover.

Download or read book Brain Games Criminal Mind Puzzles written by Publications International Ltd. and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use your verbal, visual, and logic skills to investigate an array of puzzles! This puzzle collection contains a mix of verbal and visual puzzles themed around crimes and investigation. Read about true crimes and see how you much you can remember Play detective as you find witnesses, use logic to track down criminals, and see what details you can decipher in crime scenes Spiral bound 192 pages