Positive Communication: Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults - Softcover

Robin Dynes

 
9781785921810: Positive Communication: Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1785921819 ISBN 13: 9781785921810
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

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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About the Author

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.

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Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1785921819
ISBN 13 
9781785921810
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
200