The Dementia Spectrum
from Understanding....to Living
Books
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The Best Friend's Approach to Dementia Care by Virginia Bell and David Troxel
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I"m Still Here by John Zeisel, PhD
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The Spectrum of Hope - by Gayaatri Devi, MC
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The Dementia Concept by Joshua J Freitas
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Dementia with Dignity - Judy Cornish
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Life Story Work with People with Dementia - Polly Keiser & Ruth Eley
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Validation by Naomi Feil
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Together-The Healing Power of Human Connection-Vivik H. Murthey MD
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Soundtrack to My Life by John Osborne
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The Enduring Self in People with Alzheimer's by Sam Fazio
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Connecting with Socially Isolated Seniors by Paricia Osage
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Connecting through Music with people with Dementia: guide for Caregivers by Robin Rio
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If Only You would Ask: A guide to spending Quality Time with the Elderly -Eileen Berger and Joan Bachman
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Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care - G Allen Powers, MD
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Learning to Speak Alzheimer's by Joanne Koenig Coste
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The Art of Dementia Care - Daniel Kuhn and Jane Verity
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Alzheimer's Proofing your Home - Mark L Warner
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Moving a Relative with Memory Loss - Laurie White & Beth Spencer
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Qi Gong for Wellbeing in Dementia and Aging - Stephen Rath
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Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain- Dr. Oliver Sacks
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Living Well with Dementia through Music - Catherine Richards
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Movement with Meaning:A Multi-sensory Program for individuals with Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease - Barbara Larsen
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Activities to Do with your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia-Judith A Levey, EdM, OTR
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Super Brain by Deepak Chopra, MD and Rudolph E Tanzi PhD
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Together, The Healing Power of Human Connection by Dr Vivek Murthy MD
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Connecting with Socially Isolated Seniors- Patricia Osag
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Aging Backwards - Miranda Esmonde-White
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Creating Moments of Joy - Jolene Brackey
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Somebody I used to know - Wendy Mitchell
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What I wish people knew about dementia - from someone who knows -Wendy Mitchell
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Music Has Power in Senior Wellness & Healthcare by Concetta Tomaino
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ADEAR - National Institutes on Health- Dementia resource
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CHAIN NETWORK - world resourcesDementia Action Alliance - by Individuals with dementia
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Dementia Australia A truly Dementia Friendly Country
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Dementia FriendsUSA - Helping Communities become Dementia Friendly
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Dementia Alliance International - the Global Voice of Dementia
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Dementia Resources - part of Research Institute on Aging
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Flipping Stigma Toolbox - Reducing Stigma for those living with dementia and those who care for them
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Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People Healthy Brain Initiative
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How to make your home Dementia Friendly- Guidelines UK - NHS
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LegacyStories.com
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LIFE STORY WORK GUIDE: Manual for Life Story Reminscensce Work
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PlaylistforLife - Easy to follow resources for finding YOUR music
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Science behind Essentrics - Miranda Esmonde-White
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TeepaSnow.com Positive Approach to Care
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HelpfulWebsites
Research/Reports
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Current RESEARCH project on Living Well with Dementia by Dementia Research Institute -
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Trends in Cognitive Sciences 4/2013 Vol17 No 4: Review - The Neurochemistry of ​Music by Mona Lisa Chanda and Daniel Levitin.Dept of Psychology McGill University, Montreal Quebec QC H3A 1B1
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Individualized Music for Persons with Dementia: A general evidenced based practice guildeline. 6th Edition Linda G Gerdner Phd, RN,FAAN written 1996/ Revised 6/18y, PhD
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Intergenerational Activities Resources Kit: by Sharon MacKenzie BA MEd, of BC Community Response Network
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Why Play Music for Seniors. by NAMM
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Generations United -Eisner Foundation "The Best of Both Worlds". A closer look at creating spaces that connect young and old
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Life Story Work - use in aged care settings - Australian Psychological Society
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Study on Cognitive benefits of use of photographs and reminiscense therapy
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Film/Video
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​Alive Inside by Michael Rossato-Bennett - Award winning documentary
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There is a Bridge - by Michael Verde - Beautiful Documentary
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Glen Campbell I'll be Me - by James Keach
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Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter - by Deborah Hoffman
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WHAT IS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Simple Easy to Understand Basic What is
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Gladys Wilson and Naomi Feil - Example of REALLY SEEING another human being using Validation theory
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The Power of True Kindness - Use for Youth Empathy Training
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Teepa Snow's GEMS A unique look at the Levels of Cognition and how to best Support a person
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The Brain Fitness Program - PBS Explorer Series
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I Remember when I Paint - using Art as a tool for Connection
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Disney Film "Coco" - showing youth the power of acceptance, music and connection
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WHAT ITS LIKE TO HAVE DEMENTIA
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Dementia From the Inside Out - created by people living with dementia:
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A Walk Through Dementia Series Website: https://walkthroughdementia.org/
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How a Person with dementia Sees the World: https://youtu.be/q_sWiwI3yP0
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