TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dynes,Robin
TI  - Positive communication: activities to reduce isolation and improve the wellbeing of older adults 
SN  - 9781784504496
AV  - BF724.85.I57 D96 2017
U1  - 155.67/19 23
PY  - 2017///
CY  - London, Philadelphia
PB  - Jessica Kingsley Publishers
KW  - Older people
KW  - Communication
KW  - Interpersonal communication
KW  - Problems, exercises, etc
KW  - Nursing homes
KW  - Recreational activities
KW  - Personnes âgées
KW  - Communication interpersonnelle
KW  - Problèmes et exercices
KW  - Établissements de soins, de cure, etc
KW  - Loisirs
KW  - FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
KW  - Life Stages
KW  - General
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - PSYCHOLOGY
KW  - Developmental
KW  - Lifespan Development
KW  - fast
KW  - Electronic books
KW  - Problems and exercises
N1  - Identifying strengths, interests, hopes and dreams -- Difficult topics -- Creative -- Communication -- Memory -- Spiritual -- Social -- Writing -- Remaining active -- Building confidence -- Reminiscence
N2  - 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
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