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Positive Communication

Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults
  • ISBN-13: 9781785921810
  • Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
  • By Robin Dynes
  • Price: AUD $60.99
  • Stock: 2 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 14/07/2017
  • Format: Paperback (277.00mm X 214.00mm) 200 pages Weight: 516g
  • Categories: Care of the elderly [JKSG]
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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.
Acknowledgements. Introduction. The Activities. 1. Identifying strengths, interests, hopes and dreams. 2. Difficult topics. 3. Creative. 4. Communication. 5. Memory. 6. Spiritual. 7. Social. 8. Writing. 9. Remaining active. 10. Building confidence. 11. Reminiscence
'Clear instructions and astute choice of activities will ensure that care workers have the means to make real positive enhancements to the lives of older people in their care.'
- Danny Walsh, Senior Lecturer, University of Lincoln, UK
 
'As modern technology and medicine increases life span and the potential for social isolation, Dynes' Positive Communication, offers a timely, creative and motivational lifeline. Designed for group facilitators and older adults, it addresses important communication and well-being issues, in helpful and practical ways.'
- Marylyn Cropley, www.freeplay.1me.net
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