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Activities 101 for the Family Caregiver - Visually and Cognitively Impaired is book two in the Activities 101 Series from R.O.S. Therapy Systems. Based on the "how to" training of leading Skilled Nursing Activity Professionals and blended with the information from the Industries of the Blind and the Olmsted Center for Sight, this book is designed for the non-medical, family caregiver of a senior loved one with a visual and cognitive impairment. Topics Include: * Activities and Their Benefits * Preparation for Activities - Organization, Lighting and Glare * Information Gathering and Assessment * Communicating and Motivating for Success * Engaging Someone with Difficult Behaviors * Planning and Executing * Visual Impairment Tips for Activities Such as Crafts, Writing and Eating * When Should You Do Activities * Basic Activity Lesson Plan