How to Make Your Care Home Fun

Simple Activities for People of All Abilities

Kenneth Agar

Paperback: £14.99 / $23.95

2008, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 144pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-952-5, BIC 2: JKSG MBPK MQCL4

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'I would certainly recommend this book a a resource within the care home as it would inspire an understanding of how simple activities are so important to the wellbeing of residents whithin the care home.'

- dementia

'... this is a most certainly recommended book and ideal resource for any care providers needing some fresh insight and inspiration, especially those whose role it is to provide activities in a day care or residential setting. The book acts as a comprehensive guide to help make a care home fun and stimulating, and it has successfull highlighted the value of a quality of nursing whih aims to provide for an individual's physical, mental and emotional needs and overall quality of life.'

- Signpost

'This is a thoroughly practical handbook in paperback format - full of a variety of stimulating activities to use with a range of residents. This is a helpful tool in the work of meaningful care and continuing stimulus for our older citizens and one that care home staff will find to be a valuable asset. I warmly commend it.'

- Plus Quarterly Magazine of Christian Council on Ageing

'This pithy, readable book suggests ideas for everyday activities to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of older people who live in care homes.'

- Nursing Standard

Author information

• Kenneth Agar

Subject areas

• Working with Older People
• Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords

• carers,
• community care,
• creative therapies,
• dementia,
• nursing,
• occupational therapy,
• older people,
• residential care,
• social care,
• social work

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