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Cognitive-communicative activation program for cognitive decline
The third volume of A Gym for the Mind proposes an articulated and complete program of cognitive and communicative activation, aimed at adults in need of tools supported by solid scientific evidence to combat cognitive decline. The authors respond to the challenges of rehabilitation capable of producing positive effects on cognition without neglecting well-being and pleasure, providing the opportunity to establish meaningful human relationships.
Like the previous volumes, the contents collect the operational aspects of the Cognitive Activation Therapy (CAT) method which have been developed at the CRIC since 2001.
This new program is designed to give voice to the will, autonomy, preferences and opinions of the person without losing sight of the methodological rigor and rehabilitation needs. Each chapter corresponds ideally to a session of cognitive activation and is characterized by a “theme” or “topic” that joins heterogeneous activities together.
Designed for use by experienced workers, but thanks to the simplicity of the formulation and clarity of instructions, the volume can also be used by family members and caregivers.
Index
Presentation
Preface
Introduction
Ch. 1 Personality and character
Ch. 2 Free time and hobbies
Ch. 3 Sports and exercise
Ch. 4Self-care
Ch. 5 Fashion and appearance
Ch. 6 Creativity and art
Ch. 7 Music and songs
Ch. 8 Parties and anniversaries
Ch. 9 Company
Ch. 10 Animals
Ch. 11 Nutrition
Ch. 12 Flowers and plans
Ch. 13 Travel and vacations
Ch. 14 Means of transportation
Ch. 15 Purchases and expenses
Ch. 16 The ideal house
Ch. 17 Family
Ch. 18 Education
Ch. 19 Work
Ch. 20 Yesterday and today
Ch. 21 The ideal birthday
Solutions
The A gym for the mind series is a personalised "gym" with a variety of worksheets and activities designed to effectively train cognitive abilities, helping to delay the effects of cognitive decline in elderly people, and improve their quality of life.
The practical tools provided in the volumes are simple and easy to use, making them ideal for daily use with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and their families.
The related workbooks series, recently started, is designed to help older people train their mental abilities daily, counteracting cognitive decline and the brain ageing.
A gym for the mind – Volume 1
Cognitive stimulation for cerebral aging and dementia
A gym for the mind – Volume 2
New exercises of cognitive stimulation for cerebral aging and dementia
A gym for the mind – Volume 3
Cognitive-communicative activation programme for cognitive decline
A gym for the mind at the museum
StArt project: an innovative programme of cognitive-communicative stimulation with the visual arts
The volume provides theoretical and practical materials needed to carry out rehabilitation sessions. It has been created to be used both by adults interested in a cognitive-communicative stimulation programme to counteract cognitive decline and by professionals who have been trained in other areas.
A Gym for the Mind series expands its offering with a series of workbooks designed to help older people train their mental abilities daily, counteracting the early signs of cognitive decline and the effects of brain ageing.
Through simple exercises and activities focused on specific topics, combined with colourful images, these workbooks spark curiosity and engagement with new cognitive challenges. Each workbook is structured around a central theme that connects the activities, all written in clear and accessible language to encourage independent use by older people.
Workbooks from A gym for the mind - Food
The text is divided into four sections, each corresponding to a week. Each section explores different courses of a meal: starters, first courses, main courses and sides, fruit, and desserts.
Every week includes a variety of food-related activities, such as word searches, exercises to identify hidden phrases or mistakes, and a final quiz with questions on the topics covered throughout the week.
Leaf through some selected pages from the book that have been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation:
