Positive communication : activities to reduce isolation and improve the wellbeing of older adults /
Dynes, Robin,
Positive communication : activities to reduce isolation and improve the wellbeing of older adults / Robin Dynes. - 1 online resource (200 pages)
Identifying strengths, interests, hopes and dreams -- Difficult topics -- Creative -- Communication -- Memory -- Spiritual -- Social -- Writing -- Remaining active -- Building confidence -- Reminiscence.
A collection of over 100 structured activities for use with groups of older people that are designed to improve overall physical health and emotional wellbeing. Each activity comes with specific instructions for delivery along with helpful handouts and additional resources. 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.
9781784504496 (electronic bk.) 1784504491 (electronic bk.) (alkaline paper) (alkaline paper)
926A4BED-0448-4484-B79F-B42A9B65C831 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
2017016076
Older people--Communication.
Interpersonal communication--Problems, exercises, etc.
Nursing homes--Recreational activities.
Personnes âgées--Communication.
Communication interpersonnelle--Problèmes et exercices.
Établissements de soins, de cure, etc.--Loisirs.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Life Stages--General.
PSYCHOLOGY--Developmental--General.
PSYCHOLOGY--Developmental--Lifespan Development.
PSYCHOLOGY--General.
Interpersonal communication.
Nursing homes--Recreational activities.
Older people--Communication.
Electronic books.
Problems and exercises.
BF724.85.I57 / D96 2017
155.67/19
Positive communication : activities to reduce isolation and improve the wellbeing of older adults / Robin Dynes. - 1 online resource (200 pages)
Identifying strengths, interests, hopes and dreams -- Difficult topics -- Creative -- Communication -- Memory -- Spiritual -- Social -- Writing -- Remaining active -- Building confidence -- Reminiscence.
A collection of over 100 structured activities for use with groups of older people that are designed to improve overall physical health and emotional wellbeing. Each activity comes with specific instructions for delivery along with helpful handouts and additional resources. 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.
9781784504496 (electronic bk.) 1784504491 (electronic bk.) (alkaline paper) (alkaline paper)
926A4BED-0448-4484-B79F-B42A9B65C831 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
2017016076
Older people--Communication.
Interpersonal communication--Problems, exercises, etc.
Nursing homes--Recreational activities.
Personnes âgées--Communication.
Communication interpersonnelle--Problèmes et exercices.
Établissements de soins, de cure, etc.--Loisirs.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Life Stages--General.
PSYCHOLOGY--Developmental--General.
PSYCHOLOGY--Developmental--Lifespan Development.
PSYCHOLOGY--General.
Interpersonal communication.
Nursing homes--Recreational activities.
Older people--Communication.
Electronic books.
Problems and exercises.
BF724.85.I57 / D96 2017
155.67/19