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How to Make Your Care Home Fun: Simple Activities for People of All Abilities
Sue Rolfe
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Description for How to Make Your Care Home Fun: Simple Activities for People of All Abilities
Paperback. This book examines the need for activities for elderly people in care and offers a practical programme of entertaining activities that can be used in nursing and residential homes, day centres, rehabilitation centres and hospices. As well as suggesting a programme of activities, it also advocates that 'activity nursing' should be integral to care. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 192.
As we grow older, our need to be engaged in interesting activities does not diminish and is vital to our quality of life. How to Make Your Care Home Fun examines the need for activities for elderly people in care and offers a practical programme of entertaining activities that can be used in nursing and residential homes, day centres, rehabilitation centres and hospices. As well as suggesting a programme of activities for older people in care homes including arts and crafts, role-playing, gardening and cooking, it also takes the stance that 'activity nursing' should be integral to all personal care plans and not simply regarded as an add on to medical care. The author also examines how care homes are run and regulated in the light of recent legislation and considers the services provided by care homes and areas of potential deficiency. The book offers a wide selection of activities that can be used with people of all abilities and have greatly improved quality of life for elderly people in care. Highlighting the value of nursing that caters for an individual's physical, mental and emotional needs, this book is an ideal resource for care home professionals and anyone who is responsible for the well-being of elderly people in care.
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
191g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843109525
SKU
V9781843109525
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Sue Rolfe
Kenneth Agar was chairman of the Exmouth Alzheimer's Society for 13 years until his death in December 2006. During that time he campaigned actively to improve the care and welfare of those suffering from the disease, and organised many activities for local groups including outings and tea dances. He also worked for some years as a lay inspector for care homes in Devon and his experiences inspired him to write this book. Kenneth was a poet, writer of educational school books and Headmaster of Newham Primary School before he retired to Devon in 1978.
Reviews for How to Make Your Care Home Fun: Simple Activities for People of All Abilities
This pithy, readable book suggests ideas for everyday activities to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of older people who live in care homes.
Nursing Standard This is a thoroughly practical handbook in paperback format - full of a variety of stimulating activities to use with a range of residents. This is a helpful tool in the work of meaningful care and continuing stimulus for our older citizens and one that care home staff will find to be a valuable asset. I warmly commend it.
Plus Quarterly Magazine of Christian Council on Ageing ... this is a most certainly recommended book and ideal resource for any care providers needing some fresh insight and inspiration, especially those whose role it is to provide activities in a day care or residential setting. The book acts as a comprehensive guide to help make a care home fun and stimulating, and it has successfull highlighted the value of a quality of nursing whih aims to provide for an individual's physical, mental and emotional needs and overall quality of life.
Signpost I would certainly recommend this book a a resource within the care home as it would inspire an understanding of how simple activities are so important to the wellbeing of residents whithin the care home.
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Nursing Standard This is a thoroughly practical handbook in paperback format - full of a variety of stimulating activities to use with a range of residents. This is a helpful tool in the work of meaningful care and continuing stimulus for our older citizens and one that care home staff will find to be a valuable asset. I warmly commend it.
Plus Quarterly Magazine of Christian Council on Ageing ... this is a most certainly recommended book and ideal resource for any care providers needing some fresh insight and inspiration, especially those whose role it is to provide activities in a day care or residential setting. The book acts as a comprehensive guide to help make a care home fun and stimulating, and it has successfull highlighted the value of a quality of nursing whih aims to provide for an individual's physical, mental and emotional needs and overall quality of life.
Signpost I would certainly recommend this book a a resource within the care home as it would inspire an understanding of how simple activities are so important to the wellbeing of residents whithin the care home.
dementia