Enhancing Cognitive Fitness in Adults: A Guide to the Use and Development of Community-Based Programs

Abstract

Reviews the book, Enhancing Cognitive Fitness in Adults: A Guide to the Use and Development of Community-Based Programs edited by Paula E. Hartman-Stein and Asenath LaRue (2011). The information given in the book was extremely practical and enlightening. The editors shared personal stories of cognitive challenges in their families. The scope of the book was appropriate, covering multiple types of programs and always stating how much research had been conducted. Practitioners will find this book useful because they can learn some simple tips to help aging patients who do or do not have memory problems. They will be able to recommend types of activities that a patient could try informally (playing improvisation games, for example) or through existing programs if they are available locally (such as Experience Corps and Early Memory Loss Clubs). Or if they desired, they could try to deliver a program in their practice. Many of the chapters include guidelines on how to set up and run sessions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved).