Positive Communication

Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults

von Robin Dynes

200 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Soziale Dienste und Sozialwesen, Kriminologie Sozialwesen, Sozialpolitik und soziale Dienste Altenbetreuung
• ISBN: 9781785921810
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.05.2017
• Größe: 277 x 213 mm
• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers