More Fun for Older Adults
Author | : Virginia Stafford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1232 |
Release | : 1967 |
Genre | : Aging |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Virginia Stafford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1232 |
Release | : 1967 |
Genre | : Aging |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Kathy Laurenhue |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 9781932529258 |
Positive relationships begin with people enjoying one another. This fresh look at reminiscence uses fun-filled, lively activities to help people laugh with, as well as learn from, each other. The engaging program will foster understanding and build a sense of community through meaningful interaction. Nine in-depth group exercises and more than 30 informal mini-exercises cover broad topics such as individuals' backgrounds, personal preferences, and social history. Games, discussion, storytelling, and other interactive methods are used to reveal participants' unique characteristics, experiences, and interests. Substantial benefits will result including expanded self-awareness and self-esteem strengthened relationships among participants, families, and caregivers disclosure of useful information for personalizing care enhanced brain functioning Appropriate for people of all ages, but aimed particularly at older adults, these activities can be used in long-term care settings, assisted living facilities, adult day centers, and senior centers. The exercises can also be adapted for one-on-one use in home or community settings and used with intergenerational groups. Each main exercise is completely scripted and easy-to-implement with minimal preparation. The manual also includes adaptations for people with dementia, additional resource lists, and a CD-ROM with printable handouts. Every person is unique--use these activities to discover, celebrate, and benefit from the experience and individuality of older adults.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 2 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Geriatrics |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Janice Lake Williams |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9780866562966 |
This valuable resource includes detailed instructions for two activity programs and a list of events for each month of the year. Particular emphasis is placed on holidays and the events surrounding them, with every possible detail providedhistory and culture, program overview, preparation, arts and crafts activities, and music, food, and costume ideas. The resourceful and skilled authors have also included a list of topics for every day of the month, which the creative activity professional can use to plan additional activities or generate discussions.
Author | : Lisa Deutsch |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 2018-01-02 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780996434751 |
Here it is - book two in the senior adult activity series by author Lisa Deutsch. Lisa has been in ministry over twenty years and brings her experience and creativity to this new volume of activities for seniors. Her hope is that by providing easy to do,pre-planned events for activity directors that it will make their job easier and make events more fun, educational and interesting for seniors. Creative events like Charades and Hippies Night, Antique Road Show, Easter and Archaeology and Hee Haw Night will be such fun. Also included are interesting trip and tour ideas.
Author | : Carmel Sheridan |
Publisher | : Palgrave |
Total Pages | : 120 |
Release | : 1992-07-21 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780333554555 |
The family, voluntary or professional caregiver to the Alzheimer's patient can use these activities in the home or care facility. Guidance is given on matching activities to patients' potentials, thereby avoiding stress and frustration of failure and mistakes, reinforcing self-esteem, alertness and satisfaction. Appendices list useful information. Recommended by the Alzheimer's Disease Society (UK) and the American Alzheimer's Disease Association. '...a splendid volume...my patients' relatives find it very helpful.' Professor G.K.Wilcock, BSc DM FRCP
Author | : Virginia Stafford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 1956 |
Genre | : Church entertainments |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Pauline P. Fisher |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 374 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : |
This practical resource uses dance, art, poetry, sensory training, and intergenerational games to encourage movement among older adults of varying abilities. Filled with ideas for stimulating creativity, motivating body movement, and fostering a sense of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, More than Movement for Fit to Frail Older Adults is an indispensable tool that makes group activities fun and rewarding. Valuable guidelines are provided for helping clients sharpen perceptual skills, reawaken senses, and increase social interaction; rediscover creativity and share oral histories; master relaxation and stress management techniques; improve balance, flexibility, and strength; and enhance joint articulation and range of motion. Professionals in adult day care centers, senior centers, nursing homes, and other group settings will benefit from the easy-to-lead activities and the wealth of ideas for working with older adults.
Author | : Janice Williams |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2013-12-19 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1317840550 |
If you have ever found yourself frustrated by the lack of printed materials for ideas to be used in conducting classes or activities with older adults, look no more! Educational Activity Programs for Older Adults is an innovative guide for planning programs that meet the social, recreational, rehabilitative, and educational needs of older adults. This valuable resource includes detailed instructions for two activity programs and a list of events for each month of the year. Particular emphasis is placed on holidays and the events surrounding them, with every possible detail provided--history and culture, program overview, preparation, arts and crafts activities, and music, food, and costume ideas. The resourceful and skilled authors have also included a list of topics for every day of the month, which the creative activity professional can use to plan additional activities or generate discussions. Use this practical volume to offer new, unique, and effective instructional programs for older adults. The variety of the activities illustrates the wide range of choices and the limitless creativity you can use in program planning. The focus is on the individual and what benefits him or her most. You will learn how to prepare for each project and how to teach it--with step-by-step descriptions. Educational Activity Programs for Older Adults is a comprehensive book that gives you a wealth of ideas for flexible and fun projects that will motivate and educate the older adults with whom you work. Highlights of this useful book . . . theories related to aging that provide general background knowledge two activity programs and list of events for each month of the year a list of monthly events that contains at least one topic for every day of the month educational, stimulating, and fun activities for program participants and their instructors complete details of activities that develop specific motor skills and cognitive functioning in older persons an overview of the background of each holiday, as well as a thorough explanation of how to implement the program flexible programs to meet the needs of older adults step-by-step instructions for planning and teaching each activity lists of convenient materials for each project ideas for arts and crafts activities, music, and food that are appropriate for each holiday celebration ideas for activities that encourage individual participation, enabling older adults to express their interests, talents, and areas of expertise