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Sarah Crockett - Activities for Older People in Care Homes: A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning - 9781849054294 - V9781849054294
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Activities for Older People in Care Homes: A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning

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Description for Activities for Older People in Care Homes: A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning Paperback. When tasked with providing activities for older people in care, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What constitutes an activity? How can you make sure activities are positive and person-centred? What can you actually do? Offering advice, encouragement and a wealth of practical suggestions, this is an indispensable companion for carers. Num Pages: 208 pages, 24 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 312 x 179 x 4. Weight in Grams: 310.

When tasked with providing activities for older people in care homes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What constitutes an activity? How can you make sure activities are as positive and person-centred as possible? What can you actually do? Written by an experienced activity coordinator, this handbook is an indispensable companion for others in this role.

The author provides useful background information on dementia, the importance of activities and how to get to know residents through life story work. She addresses important practical considerations such as how to assess a resident for suitable activities, activity ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849054294
SKU
V9781849054294
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2

About Sarah Crockett
Sarah Crockett has worked in Activities Provision in residential care for over 10 years. She currently works in a County Council Day Centre as a Day Care Officer. In 2008 she reached the finals of Barchester Health Care's Activity Provider of the Year Award, and in 2010 she won the National Association of Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA) Activity ... Read more

Reviews for Activities for Older People in Care Homes: A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning
Covers everything from crafts to gradening, knitting, exercise games and cooking, and is a pick for any working in a care home who wants adult-oriented activities.
Midwest Book Review Through this book, Sarah is able to effectively blend a working practical knowledge of the experience of the person living with dementia and her own creative process. This blend culminates ... Read more

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