Positive communication : activities to reduce isolation and improve the wellbeing of older adults / Robin Dynes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dynes, Robin, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Older people--Communication.

Older people.

Interpersonal communication--Problems, exercises, etc.

Interpersonal communication.

Nursing homes--Recreational activities.

Nursing homes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (202 pages) : illustrations

Other Title:

positive communication

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Identifying strengths, interests, hopes and dreams

Difficult topics

Creative

Communication

Memory

Spiritual

Social

Writing

Remaining active

Building confidence

Reminiscence.

Notes:

Description based on print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

Other Format:

Print version: Dynes, Robin, author. Positive communication

ISBN:

9781785921810

9781784504496