About the Author:
Virginia Bell has lectured widely on Alzheimer's disease at national and international conferences, speaking at 12 National Education Conferences of the Alzheimer's Association and lecturing at 18 conferences of Alzheimer's Disease International. Sheâ??s published journal articles and books, notably in Dementia Care: Patient, Family and Community (John Hopkins, 1989). Many of her articles have been reprinted numerous times: "The Alzheimer's Disease Bill of Rights" (1994), "The other Face of Alzheimer's Disease" (1999) and "Spirituality and the Person with Dementia" (2001), co-authored with David Troxel and published in the American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and in the Alzheimer's Care Quarterly. She has also co-authored five books with David Troxel. Virginia is currently the Program Consultant for the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Review:
"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 Reviews 2001-01-01)
"a wonderful resource ... very practical for staff, volunteers, and family members. This book will be one of your most-used resources" (Creative Forecasting Reviews 2001-01-01)
"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 Reviews 2001-01-01)
“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.” (Wiser Now Reviews 2001-01-01)
“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.” (Highgate Senior Living Reviews 2001-01-01)
“The Best Friends approach is part of every activity and has resulted in a caring, contented, and happy atmosphere. Friendship has become the bonding force among our clients, staff, families, and volunteers.” (Katinka House (Southold, NY) Reviews 2018-03-08)
“It’s important to have structured activities, but the energy surrounding spontaneity is also important, which is why we try to follow the Best Friends approach of making everything an activity.” (Riverside Adult Day Program (Wilmington, DE) Reviews 2018-03-08)
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