The Best Friends Book of Alzheimer's Activities, Volume One By Virginia Bell, M.S.W., David Troxel, M.P.H., Robin Hamon, M.S.W., and Tonya Cox, M.S.W.

"a valuable addition to any day centre or care home wanting to develop understanding of activity as being much more than providing entertainment and outings."
–Journal of Dementia Care


"a wonderful resource ... very practical for staff, volunteers, and family members. This book will be one of your most-used resources"
-Creative Forecasting


"A 'grab and go' book that was written to assist an activity director to take an everyday activity and turn it into something creative and meaningful. [The book] presents activity principles which are essential in developing programs that are appropriate and creative in maintaining dignity and quality of life."
-The Director


“Troxel and Bell have done it again; their new book on activities will enrich, enliven and lighten the daily lives of both people with dementia and their family and professional caregivers. These pages offer dozens of creative, innovative ways to help people connect with one another, and that's a treasure for all of us.”
-Kathy Laurenhue, President & CEO, Wiser Now


“Highgate Senior Living has embraced Best Friends™ as our core program philosophy. Our activities have been transformed by this person-centered approach. It has helped staff connect to residents as Best Friends and is a program that really works.”
-Sheryl Sparks, Vice President, Highgate Senior Living, Vancouver, WA

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