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Alzheimer's Australia Online Bookshop provides an easy way of purchasing books which cover a wide range of topics relating to dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as over 1 million general titles.
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Recently Published Dementia Titles
Featured Australian Dementia Titles |  | Moments in Lavender DVD by Judi Parkinson
Main Movie (28mins) includes: Sewing by hand and a treadle machine - toddler dancing - girl having hair curled in rags
-child playing with balloons - man gardening - making a lavender scent bag -
Short Movie: Faster presentation with selected imagery (10mins)
Introduction to Share-Time Pictures themed movies by Producer Judi Parkinson
Designed for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and memory loss. Suitable for frail aged people.
An Aged Care Activitiy used by Leisure Coordinators, Diversional Therapists and Carers to assist social interaction and reminiscence
Representational and abstracted video and still images are presented with-in short vignettes, each supported by the lavender theme.
Everyday routines and activities from yesteryear are important to this movie.
Reminiscent and Engaging - Always Popular and Very Relaxing - Filming includes the former & historic flowering Jacaranda Trees of New Farm Park, Queensland
Every movie includes relaxing classical music
In Store Price: $32.95
Online Price: $29.66
|  | In the Garden DVD by Judi Parkinson
Main Movie (28mins) includes: Botanical gardens, trees and flowers - gardening - birds - children playing - watering
Additonal Movies: Busy in the Garden (10mins)
Flowers in the Garden -relaxing (10mins)
Visitors to My Garden - a slide show
A Garden themed Crozzle
Designed for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and memory loss. Suitable for frail aged people.
An Aged Care Activitiy used by Leisure Coordinators, Diversional Therapists and Carers to assist social interaction and reminiscence
Recreational experiences in the garden and everyday gardening routines are presented in short vignettes within the garden theme.
Every movie includes relaxing classical music
In Store Price: $32.95
Online Price: $29.66
| Oranges and Lemons DVD by Judi Parkinson
Main Movie (28mins) includes: Oranges and lemons growing - chopping fruirt - cooking - making marmalade - orange and yellow colour themes -
Additonal Movies: An orange and Lemon Medley (10mins)
Making Marmalade - procedural (10mins)
Making pavlova - procedure & relaxing (8mins)
Making Marmalade Crozzle
Designed for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and memory loss. Suitable for frail aged people.
An Aged Care Activitiy used by Leisure Coordinators, Diversional Therapists and Carers to assist social interaction and reminiscence
Everyday experiences, flowers, children, colour themes, food and the routines of cooking are important to this presentation.
Every movie includes relaxing classical music
In Store Price: $32.95
Online Price: $29.66
|  | The Crozzle Collection DVD by Judi Parkinson
12 Themed Crossword Puzzles
Picture Clues for every word, also some audio clues
Puzzles range from easy to more complex to suit different levels of cognitive ability
Plays with normal DVD remote control - so easy to conduct as a group activity or one-on-one
Use on a television/DVD player - a computer - a laptop - projector & screen
For the Lovers of Crosswords
MIND STIMULATING
FUN - ENGAGING - REMINISCENT
Designed for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and memory loss.
An Aged Care Activitiy used by Leisure Coordinators, Diversional Therapists and Carers to assist social interaction and reminiscence
* Every word writes automatically
* Each letter appears at 3 second intervals allowing time to spell
* Optional advance to each completed word
* Some pictures include audio clues
* Still and video picture clues presented 6 to 22seconds
* End of each crozzle automatically returns to Main Menu
* All 4 themes are presented on Main Menu for easy theme selection
* Each crozzle may be selected individually
* Pause at any time for discussion
In Store Price: $34.95
Online Price: $31.46
|  | A Flower Medley DVD by Judi Parkinson
Running Time: 43minutes - Advance option at any stage to closing images and music
Looped for your convenience
Designed for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and memory loss. Suitable for frail aged people.
An Aged Care Activitiy used by Leisure Coordinators, Diversional Therapists and Carers to assist social interaction and reminiscence
Ambient & Relaxing - Movie includes: Private and Botanical gardens - flowers, birds, insects - nature and seasons - Beautiful,
engaging videography and photography presented in vignettes of themed colours enhanced by familiar, relaxing music
This DVD movie allows all viewers to experience the joys of a familiar past-time of walking through gardens and parklands
DVD movie includes relaxing classical music
In Store Price: $32.95
Online Price: $29.66
|  | Gone Fishing DVD by Judi Parkinson
Main Movie (28mins) includes: Two men fishing on a sunny day - knotting a sinker - baiting fishing hook - casting
and waiting - beach scenery - fishing from a beach and a boat
Additional Movies: A Fishy Tale - a fun movie (10mins)
Beach Fishing - relaxing (10mins)
Along the Seashore - relaxing (10mins)
The Gone Fishing Crozzle
Designed for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and memory loss. Suitable for frail aged people.
An Aged Care Activitiy used by Leisure Coordinators, Diversional Therapists and Carers to assist social interaction and reminiscence
The recreational experiences and routines of fishing are important to these movies and are presented in a variety of vignettes
Relaxing and Reminiscent - Filmed on beautiful South Stradbroke Island and the Gold Coast Broadwater in South East Queensland, Australia
Every movie includes relaxing classical music
In Store Price: $32.95
Online Price: $29.66
|  | Understanding Alzheimer's and Other Dementias by Brian Draper
As the aged population increases, more and more people will be faced with caring for a friend or family member with dementia. There are currently 250,000 dementia sufferers in Australia and this is set to increase to 1.3 million over the next four decades to become one of the country's leading health problems. In this simple and clear guide for carers and families, Brian Draper, one of Australia's leading experts on Alzheimer's and dementia discusses the symptoms, treatment and management of the condition. This book will demystify the condition and increase our understanding of why it occurs, the current treatments and how it may be managed both by professionals and those at home.
In Store Price: $34.95
Online Price: $31.46
|  | Aniseed balls, billy carts and clothes lines : an abc of growing up in the thirties by Chapman, Roly
Aniseed Balls, Billy Carts and Clothes Lines - an ABC of Growing up in the Thirties written by Roly Chapman (2002) as the title suggests is a collection of life experiences growing up in the 1930?s. The author reminisces of his mother?s work week consisting of Monday?s dedicated to the ?great washing day? and Thursday as ?baking day?, he also remembers children chanting:
Four more days and we?ll be free
From this house of misery
No more lessons, no more books
No more teacher?s ugly looks?
as it became closer to school holidays.
We travel back in time when you could purchase lollies for a penny, and recall the greats such as steamrollers, muskies, rowntrees, aniseed balls, milkos, black cats and rainbows.
This book covers many topics and is written by a 76 year old man who was ?born to English parents in Auchenflower Brisbane. With chapters covering diverse and intriguing subjects such as the flicks, cracker night, the ekka, hawking and spitting, made in Japan, the rat gang, jargon and dunnies and dunny men, there a lots of laughs and many memories awaiting rediscovery.?
This book or the 7CD set would be a great tool for discussions, reminiscence and education, it is easy to read and full of interesting facts and lived experiences.
In Store Price: $65.00
Online Price: $45.00
|  | Hold My Hand: A Practical Guide for Carers of Dementia Sufferers by Gomatos, Bill
Hold My Hand is a unique and invaluable guide for carers and families of people with dementia. Dementia is an ever growing problem in our community, yet many carers are not aware of the challenges that lie ahead when their loved one is diagnosed with this debilitating illness.
Drawing on personal experiences, author Bill Gomatos shares his story of caring for his wife Chrisoula, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2004. Aspiring to help others in his situation, Hold My Hand offers comfort and insight to carers and provides invaluable, practical advice and suggestions for overcoming the many obstacles of looking after someone in the home. Bill also shares with the reader his simple inventions that have made his life immeasurably easier.
As well, the book sheds light on the plethora of support organisations and programs which are available in Australia, and provides relevant contact information for readers.
Most importantly, Hold My Hand is a testimony to the power of loving care; it is a much-needed inspiration to those who are faced with the daunting task of looking after their loved ones in their home.
In Store Price: $30.00
Online Price: $25.00
|  | Read a Bit Talk a Bit, Garden by Denton Cook, Gunilla and Morris, Mary
The Read a Bit books are designed so that any person, whether they are a volunteer or a diversional therapist, can engage a group in meaningful discussions and reminiscing. All the books start with a short article for everyone to participate in reading and then follow 15-20 questions to bring out memories from days gone by.
Memories recalled from earlier life experiences are often very therapeutic for people with dementia. The ?Read a Bit!? books provide opportunities for positive and meaningful engagement with the past. Remembering increases self esteem and a feeling of positive worth as the participants recall personal experiences.
All the reading pages are in large type, 50 pt, and the text is only on one page per spread in order to help the individual to concentrate on the text and to minimise the constraints of visual impairment. The size of the books is A4.
In Store Price: $15.00
Online Price: $15.00
|  | Read a Bit Talk a Bit, Lawnmower by Denton Cook, Gunilla
The Read a Bit books are designed so that any person, whether they are a volunteer or a diversional therapist, can engage a group in meaningful discussions and reminiscing. All the books start with a short article for everyone to participate in reading and then follow 15-20 questions to bring out memories from days gone by.
Memories recalled from earlier life experiences are often very therapeutic for people with dementia. The ?Read a Bit!? books provide opportunities for positive and meaningful engagement with the past. Remembering increases self esteem and a feeling of positive worth as the participants recall personal experiences.
All the reading pages are in large type, 50 pt, and the text is only on one page per spread in order to help the individual to concentrate on the text and to minimise the constraints of visual impairment. The size of the books is A4.
In Store Price: $15.00
Online Price: $15.00
|  | Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Teddy Bear by Gunilla Denton Cook and Mary Morris
Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! is a new series of reading activity books intended for people with dementia and Alzheimer?s disease. The books start with a short article or story for the participants to read, 2-300 words, followed by 15-20 questions for the facilitator to ask. These questions are formulated to engage the participants in conversation and to encourage personal and meaningful reminiscences to flow.
All the reading pages are in large type, 50 pt, and the text is only on one page per spread in order to help the individual to concentrate on the text and to minimise the constraints of visual impairment. The size of the books are A4 .
Memories recalled from earlier in life are often very therapeutic for people with dementia. They provide opportunities for positive and meaningful engagement with the past. Remembering increases self esteem and a feeling of positive worth as the participants recall personal experiences. c2009
Other titles in series: Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Cake -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Film at the movies -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Money -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Perfume -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Sandwich -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Safety pin -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Scissors -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Soup -- Read a Bit! Talk a Bit! Telephone
In Store Price: $15.00
Online Price: $15.00
|  | Pearl Verses the World by Sally Murphy & Heather Potter
At school, Pearl feels as though she is in a group of one. Her teacher wants her to write poems that rhyme but Pearl's poems don't. At home, however, Pearl feels safe and loved, but her grandmother is slowly fading, and so are Mum and Pearl. When her grandmother eventually passes away, Pearl wants life to go back to the way it was and refuses to talk at the funeral. But she finds the courage to deliver a poem for her grandmother that defies her teacher's idea of poetry - her poem doesn't rhyme; it comes from the heart.
In Store Price: $15.95
Online Price: $14.36
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Featured Research | Quality Support Groups Research Project Phase III Report by Brown, Jo-Ann
The Quality Support Groups Research Project provides a comprehensive understanding of quality in a support group and formulates best practice guidelines to enhance the delivery of quality service to carers of people with dementia. This research upholds the mission of Alzheimer's Australia NSW to minimise the impact of dementia through leadership, innovation and partnerships. This is the third and final report into a research project that spanned 5 years that looked at what comprises a quality support group.
Significant findings of the report are: Huge benefits of supports groups for people who attend on a regular basis; The uncelebrated capacity of mutual aid amongst group members to assist each other; The unexpected finding of the profound impact of grief and loss on the health and well-being of a carer of a person with dementia; Some carers reported the grief and loss felt at the time of diagnosis was equal to or even greater than the grief felt when the person with dementia dies.
To receive the discounted Alzheimer's Australia NSW member's price of $16.50, please contact 02 9888 4218 quoting your membership number. On verification of membership, you will be provided with a link to purchase the discounted report.
In Store Price: $33.00
Online Price: $33.00
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