Being active is fundamental to a person's sense of physical and mental wellbeing, and the need to engage in purposeful and meaningful activity does not diminish with age. However, common effects of ageing, such as reduced vision and hearing, arthritis, dementia, and in some cases social isolation, can affect an older person's ability to participate in therapeutic and recreational activities.

Introducing the concept of PIE (Planning, Implementation and Evaluation), this practical resource will enable professionals working with older people to initiate and run successful activity-based programmes with their clients, either individually or in groups. The authors guide the reader through the processes of group and individual work, and provide step-by-step instructions for a range of activities, including arts and crafts, music, drama, movement, relaxation, reminiscence, and day-to-day tasks such as taking care of personal hygiene and preparing food and drinks. The book also describes the importance of assessing and evaluating activity-based work, with examples of completed evaluation and assessment forms. Useful case studies and self-reflective activities for the facilitator are included throughout.

This book will be an invaluable for occupational therapists, creative arts therapists, health and social care practitioners and all other professionals working with older people.

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Yes, you can access Group and Individual Work with Older People by Julie Heathcote, Swee Hong Chia, Jane Hibberd in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Occupational Therapy. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Year

2011

ISBN

9780857003171

Topic

Medicine

Subtopic

Occupational Therapy

Cover
Half Title
Of Related Interest
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Disclaimers
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Quality of Life in Older Age
Chapter 2 Group and Individual Work
Chapter 3 Communicating With Older People
Chapter 4 The Importance of Using Assessment when Working with Older People
Chapter 5 Task Analysis: Working Step by Step
Chapter 6 Initiating and Creating a Group
Chapter 7 How to Facilitate Art and Craft Activities with Groups and Individuals
Chapter 8 How to Facilitate Music and Drama Activities with Groups and Individuals
Chapter 9 How to Facilitate Movement and Relaxation with Groups and Individuals
Chapter 10 How to Facilitate Reminiscing with Groups and Individuals
Chapter 11 How to Facilitate Life Skills Using Group and Individual Work within a Supported Living Setting
Chapter 12 How to Facilitate Cognitive Activities for Stimulation with Groups and Individuals
Chapter 13 How to Facilitate a Carer Support Group
Chapter 14 The Importance of Evaluating Work with Older People
References
Subject Index
Author Index