THE BEST FRIENDS APPROACH TO ALZHEIMER'S CARE
By Virginia Bell, MSW & David Troxel, MPH

The acclaimed first book in the Best Friends series describes the philosophy of care that has helped so many family and professional caregivers around the world. It shows family members and professionals how to offer emotional support to patients with Alzheimer's disease by outlining an approach involving problem solving, encouraging positive behavior, and improving communications. The book includes a listing of helpful organizations for families.

A DIGNIFIED LIFE
By Virginia Bell, MSW & David Troxel, MPH

Best for Families

Troxel and Bell offer an enlightened new approach to Alzheimer's care.
A Dignified Life will become a practical, life-enhancing resource for anyone faced with the daunting responsibility of caring for someone with Alzheimer's, either at home or in a medical facility.

THE BEST FRIENDS BOOK OF ALZHEIMER'S ACTIVITIES
By Virginia Bell, MSW; David Troxel, MPH; Tonya Cox, MSW;
and Robin Hamon, MSW. About our co-authors.

This book contains 147 activities to use at home, in adult day centers, and in residential care settings. Many of the activities are "grab and go," but even more important they are designed to teach a more life-affirming way to think about activities. The Best Friends philosophy is that activities are everywhere and that we need to encorage activities for persons with dementia that

THE BEST FRIENDS BOOK OF ALZHEIMER'S ACTIVITIES, Volume 2
By Virginia Bell, MSW; David Troxel, MPH; Tonya Cox, MSW;
and Robin Hamon, MSW. About our co-authors.

This book offers 149 more activities for persons with dementia and is a follow up companion to the best selling first volume of Alzheimer's Activities. The new book highlights the stories of 21 persons with early dementia describing what they have found important in their lives. the book also incorporates cutting eduge ideas around adult education and dementia, support for persons with dementia at home and in long-term care settings, and a unique chapter on engaging in spiritual and religious activities. The book is available from Health Professions Press, on-line or at local booksellers.

THE BEST FRIENDS STAFF
Building A Culture of Care in Alzheimer Programs
By Virginia Bell, MSW & David Troxel, MPH

A Key Resource for Program Leaders

The first book on the growing movement to change the culture of care in our long-term care settings.This book offers practical tips on how to recruit and train a dementia-capable and talented staff. It contains over 70 ready-to-use tools that can be copied and used for staff training, family handouts, or newsletters and bulletin boards. The book also features success stories from programs and dementia care consultants from around the world.