02659nam 2200493 450 991080711360332120190703091124.097817859218109781784504496(CKB)3710000001362953(MiAaPQ)EBC4860582(PPN)231746431(EXLCZ)99371000000136295320170607h20172017 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPositive communication activities to reduce isolation and improve the wellbeing of older adults /Robin DynesLondon, England ;Philadelphia, Pennsylvania :Jessica Kingsley Publishers,2017.©20171 online resource (202 pages) illustrationsDescription based on print version of record.Print version: Dynes, Robin, author. Positive communication London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017 9781785921810 (DLC) 2016058444 Includes bibliographical references and index.Identifying strengths, interests, hopes and dreams -- Difficult topics -- Creative -- Communication -- Memory -- Spiritual -- Social -- Writing -- Remaining active -- Building confidence -- Reminiscence.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.positive communicationOlder peopleCommunicationInterpersonal communicationProblems, exercises, etcNursing homesRecreational activitiesOlder peopleCommunication.Interpersonal communicationNursing homesRecreational activities.155.6719Dynes Robin167022MiAaPQMiAaPQSFUBOOK9910807113603321Positive communication4040075UNINA