Positive Communication: Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults

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Robin Dynes

Positive Communication

Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults

Robin Dynes

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
15 May 2017

Care of the elderly; Geriatric nursing

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.

By: Robin Dynes
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 277mm, Width: 214mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 516g
ISBN: 9781785921810
ISBN 10: 1785921819
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 15 May 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robin Dynes is a counsellor and freelance writer who has worked as a Social Inclusion Officer for Skills and Learning. Robin developed an outreach curriculum to meet the needs of people with disabilities, older people and other vulnerable people.

Reviews for Positive Communication: Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults

Clear instructions and astute choice of activities will ensure that care workers have the means to make real positive enhancements to the lives of older people in their care. -- Danny Walsh, Senior Lecturer, University of Lincoln, UK As modern technology and medicine increases life span and the potential for social isolation, Dynes' Positive Communication, offers a timely, creative and motivational lifeline. Designed for group facilitators and older adults, it addresses important communication and well-being issues, in helpful and practical ways. -- Marylyn Cropley, www.freeplay.1me.net