Puzzles for Parkinson's Sufferers |
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| Toth M.A. M.Phil., Kalman |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5455-1054-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2017 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Diagonal word square puzzles are fun for Parkinson's patients. Word puzzle solving can also be applied as group activity with family members and caregivers. Word puzzles can inspire conversation about memories related to the puzzle words. Solving word puzzles can enhance the self-esteem and happiness of Parkinson's patient.Medical science considers word puzzles appropriate for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, stroke patients, or for any other form of dementia or cognitive disorder. The...
More DescriptionDiagonal word square puzzles are fun for Parkinson's patients. Word puzzle solving can also be applied as group activity with family members and caregivers. Word puzzles can inspire conversation about memories related to the puzzle words. Solving word puzzles can enhance the self-esteem and happiness of Parkinson's patient.Medical science considers word puzzles appropriate for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, stroke patients, or for any other form of dementia or cognitive disorder. The problem-solving process of word puzzles is a cognitive therapy exercise which improves brain health! Word puzzles can be used by a cognitive/speech therapist. The nice thing about word puzzles that they can also be used by the patient with or without assistance from family members, relatives, friends and caregivers. Word puzzle solving activities recover memory and restore impaired brain functions in people with Parkinson's. An additional benefit, word puzzle solving puts the patient's support network in a better, positive mood.