Movement with Meaning A Multisensory Program for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease By Barbara Larsen, M.A.Ed.

"The text is sensitively written; informative, yet easy to understand. It will be a valuable asset for health care professionals who work with persons with dementia and who desire to connect with their clients in a centered and spiritual manner."
–Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics


"Movement with Meaning provides an opportunity for the participants to recognize the abilities lying dormant behind the disease and find a new path to connect and communicate with each other and their families … Ms. Larsen’s compassion and reverence for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia comes through in her writing style and the techniques she has developed."
–Janet E. Claypoole, M.S.W., Former Executive Director, Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center


"Barbara Larsen's creative approach is built upon respect and the joy of discovering the uniqueness of each person with dementia … the exercises, which are clear and easy to follow, serve as doorways to self-expression, which create a sense of competence, calm, and equilibrium."
–Robyn Yale, L.C.S.W., Clinical Social Worker and Early Stage Consultant


"In her beautifully written book, Barbara Larsen has extended her hand to those individuals with early AD and led them on a path that shows what they can still do and enjoy...[Movement with Meaning] should be part of programming in adult day services, nursing facilities, and assisted living communities."
–Joyce Simard, M.S.W., Geriatric Consultant


"provides older adult service providers with a step-by-step approach for an innovative, carefully thought out strength-based program for older adults with early stage Alzheimer's disease … everything is so clearly laid out for the reader"
–Linda L. Buettner, Ph.D. CTRS, Professor of Health Science, College of Health Professions, Director Florida Gulf Coast University Center for Positive Aging