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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779879003321

Autore

Crockett Sarah

Titolo

Activities for older people in care homes [[electronic resource] ] : a handbook for successful activity planning / / Sarah Crockett

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2013

ISBN

0-85700-839-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (210 p.)

Disciplina

362.2

362.2/3

Soggetti

Nursing homes - Recreational activities

Older people - Recreation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. The importance of activities and how to get started -- pt. 2. But what can I actually do?

Sommario/riassunto

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.