Contents

Introduction: Use it or lose it

1: How dementia affects the way we think

2: Taking a life history

3: Selecting and modifying activities

4: Presenting and scheduling activities

5: Cognitively stimulating activities

6: Reminiscence

7: Friends and family

8: Going out

9: Activities around the home

10: Music

11: Play

A few last words

Further resources

Bibliography

Index