Video Respite Let your residents or clients with Alzheimer's disease enjoy the interactive, therapeutic benefits of Video Respite. Based on extensive research, these programs are proven to calm agitation and reduce self-limiting behaviors. Flexible enough to be used almost anywhere a television or videotape player is available, the videos are perfect for a variety of settings, including adult day centers, clinics, hospitals, support group meetings, long-term care facilities, and even home use.
Viewers get to participate in sing-alongs by using hand, arm, and leg movements.
Associated pleasant memories are also discussed and evoked. Centered around growing up, the presentation raises memories of hometown and parents. Those Good Ole School Days Viewers will be reminded of long walks to school, games, trips to the candy store, and even spoonfuls of castor oil as they fondly revisit the school days of their youth. Laughter and period songs help prompt memories, pleasant thoughts, and light movement. Viewers also enjoy a visit from the host's 3 young grandchildren.