Activities for Older People in Care Homes: A Handbook for

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Activities for Older People in Care Homes: A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning

When tasked with providing activities for older people in care homes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What constitutes an activity? How can you make sure activities are as positive and person-centred as possible? What can you actually do? Written by an experienced activity coordinator, this handbook is an indispensable companion for others in this role.

The author provides useful background information on dementia, the importance of activities and how to get to know residents through life story work. She addresses important practical considerations such as how to assess a resident for suitable activities, activity planning, timetabling, budgeting and money-stretching, as well as more subtle issues such as how to enthuse residents and staff to join in and how to deal with resistance from colleagues. An A-Z of inventive ideas and step-by-step instructions for activities as wide-ranging as arts and crafts, cooking, exercise, gardening, meditation, music, reminiscence, themed days and trips out is also included.

Offering peer-to-peer advice and encouragement as well as a wealth of practical ideas and suggestions, this is essential reading for all those involved in activity planning for older people, including those with dementia, in care homes.

Country	USA
Author	Sarah Crockett
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	1
EISBN	9780857008398
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Manufacturer	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
NumberOfPages	208
PublicationDate	2013-07-15
Publisher	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ReleaseDate	2013-07-15
Studio	Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Activities for Older People in Care Homes: A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning

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