Positive Communication: Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults Contributor(s): Dynes, Robin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1785921819 ISBN-13: 9781785921810 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Alzheimer's & Dementia - Medical | Allied Health Services - General |
Dewey: 155.671 |
LCCN: 2016058444 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.10 lbs) 200 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The effects of social interaction and engagement with older people have been proven to considerably improve quality of life and emotional wellbeing. This book comes packed with ready-to-use activities for groups of older people, aimed at connecting individuals, developing their self-esteem, and encouraging personal expression and independence. The activities are intended to be led by facilitators working with groups of older people in residential homes, drop-in or day centres, hospices, clubs for older people, hospitals, or support groups. The activities range from creative arts to storytelling to sports, and are all designed to keep both bodies and minds sharp, while encouraging positive relationships with others. |