Memory Chit Chat: Communication Exercises for Cognitive Stimulation
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- Fun weekly activities guaranteed to get people talking! Weekly units and over 300 pages, providing stimulating and entertaining topics based on social themes including all major holidays, topics of general cultural, and historical interest in music, graduations, TV, sports, food, and education. The material is intended for use with both groups and individuals to stimulate:MemoryReading and auditory comprehension for short paragraphsWriting and spelling skillsOral language for expression of feelings, opinions, experiencesCognitive skills such as sequencing and categorizingWord finding - fun trivia questions that draw from the general fund of knowledgePragmatic skills such as turn taking, increasing or decreasing verbalization and acknowledging differing opinionsThis material is appropriate for people who have:Mild to moderate communication impairmentMild to moderate cognitive impairmentEarly dementiaAlert elderlyAdolescentsIndividuals practicing English as a second language. Using social themes as a therapeutic vehicle provides relevance, redundancy, familiarity, personal significance, orientation to seasonal and cultural events, and generalization beyond the therapy setting. In a group, communication is facilitated by the familiarity and shared experiences inherent in social themes which also provide opportunities for acknowledgement of personal experiences and accomplishments. Topics are not only familiar but can often be humorous, emotional and controversial— a fertile breeding ground for stimulation of meaningful communication and memories. About the author: Barbara Van Dyne, M.A., Speech-language Pathologist, has worked for over 30 years in a variety of rehabilitation settings, including outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. She has taught memory classes and is on the board of the Stroke Support Group of Northern California. Prior to her retirement, she was certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association and licensed as a speech pathologist in the state of California.
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