Movement with Meaning : A Multi-Sensory Program for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease (Movement with Meaning(r) Is a ed.)

Movement with Meaning is an activity/exercise program developed to help people with early-stage Alzheimer's retain the highest level of functioning possible.

The underlying principle is that activities that stimulate all the senses provide optimal opportunities for reinforcing remaining strengths and promoting a sense of well-being in people with Alzheimer's.

The program uses gentle, yoga-influenced movement, simple spoken poetry, auditory/gustatory stimulation, and reminiscence.

The book describes how to select participants, establish a supportive environment, and conduct each type of sensory activity.

Outlines of four sample 30-minute programs are included.

Photos throughout the text show older adults participating in the activities and demonstrate the proper way to do the physical exercises.