BEHAVIOR-BASED ERGONOMICS THERAPIES (BBET)
AWARD-WINNING INDIVIDUALIZED ACTIVITIES PROGRAM FOR ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA RESIDENTS
The BBET program can be adapted to all levels of memory care. It has been implemented in:
- Skilled Alzheimer’s Unit
- Adult Day Services
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Cottages / Apartments
- Memory Support Centers
- Hospice
The BBET Program consists of four therapies customized to each individual resident’s interests and capabilities (as a complement to group activities):
- Music Therapy (library of 60 selections)
- Video Therapy (library of 60 selections)
- Stimulating Therapy (library of 30 selections)
- Memory Prop Therapy (for each individual resident)
BBET Resource Center
BBET Therapies in Action
Benefits of the BBET Program for staff:
- Convenient & available 24/7
- Engages residents without one-on-one attention
- Comprehensive training to identify signs of stress before behaviors escalate
- Residents are calm for hours after the therapy and often sleep better
- ADL care is smoother and more efficient
Benefits of the BBET Program for residents and families:
- Therapies are individualized, providing both comfort and appropriate cognitive exercise
- Variety of non-pharmacological options for managing behaviors and engaging residents
- Enhances family visits & interactions
- Reports summarize data on BBET utilization & trends for families in care conferences
- Improves each resident’s quality of life