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Positive Communication

Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults

von: Robin Dynes
46,99 €
Verlag:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	18.05.2017
ISBN/EAN:	9781784504496
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	200

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Titelbeschreibung

<p>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.<br><br>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.</p>

Titelkurzbeschreibung

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.

Werbetext Überschrift

Pre-planned activities with instructions and resources for use with groups of older people

Autorenportrait

Robin Dynes is a counsellor and freelance writer who has worked as a Social Inclusion Officer for Skills and Learning. Robin developed an outreach curriculum to meet the needs of people with disabilities, older people and other vulnerable people.