Download or read book Fun Day For Seniors written by Paul Mackie and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun Day For SeniorsActivities to help seniors be alert and energized.*A 5 minute exercise to start your day.*How to focus in the moment.*Use more of your brain's potential.*How to be energized and feeling youthful.*Be more aware of what your body is doing.*An easy way to brainstorm problems.*How to keep active and feeling alive.*Thousands of activities to explore.
Download or read book Geriatric Activities written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Failure free Activities for the Alzheimer s Patient written by Carmel Sheridan and published by Dell Publishing Company. This book was released on 1995-03-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential resource teaches professional anf fanily caregivers how to improve the well-being and raise the quality of life for people with Alzheimer's disease. For so many victims of Alzheimer's disease, failure fills their days. Now caregivers of Alzheimer's patients can turn to this resource for ideas and advice for safe, reassuring activities to help the patient feel capable and involved with everyday life. Adapted to suit the needs and capacities of the person with memory loss, the activities are designed to raise self-esteem, relieve boredom, reduce feelings of isolation, develop and use remaining skills, promote involvement with reality, and emphasize abilities that remain. From making scrapbooks to holding sing-alongs, from baking to dusting, each activity is described by clearly illustrated instructions and is supplemented with appendices on supplies and further help. Failure-Free Activites For The Alzheimer's Patientis for family members, nurse's aides, companions, or the occasional visitor. "No caregiver should be without this book," according to the Vancouver Alzheimer's Society.
Download or read book All Joy and No Fun written by Jennifer Senior and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of books have examined the effects of parents on their children. In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior now asks: what are the effects of children on their parents? In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior tries to tackle this question, isolating and analyzing the many ways in which children reshape their parents' lives, whether it's their marriages, their jobs, their habits, their hobbies, their friendships, or their internal senses of self. She argues that changes in the last half century have radically altered the roles of today's mothers and fathers, making their mandates at once more complex and far less clear. Recruiting from a wide variety of sources—in history, sociology, economics, psychology, philosophy, and anthropology—she dissects both the timeless strains of parenting and the ones that are brand new, and then brings her research to life in the homes of ordinary parents around the country. The result is an unforgettable series of family portraits, starting with parents of young children and progressing to parents of teens. Through lively and accessible storytelling, Senior follows these mothers and fathers as they wrestle with some of parenthood's deepest vexations—and luxuriate in some of its finest rewards. Meticulously researched yet imbued with emotional intelligence, All Joy and No Fun makes us reconsider some of our culture's most basic beliefs about parenthood, all while illuminating the profound ways children deepen and add purpose to our lives. By focusing on parenthood, rather than parenting, the book is original and essential reading for mothers and fathers of today—and tomorrow.
Download or read book 150 Crafts and Activities for Seniors written by Kim Dickson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-29 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am still volunteering to this day, and the joy I see on their happy faces is all I need to keep going. I hope this book has helped you to help the seniors in your lives.
Download or read book Senior Activities FUNdamentals written by Debra Ann Covell and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique resource for Senior Activities Professionals, Senior Activities FUNdamentals inspires them to plan activities in a brand-new way. Filled with fun and energizing activities, Senior Activities FUNdamentals accommodates seniors experiencing frailty, reduced mobility, and/or memory loss. Author Debbi Covell's passion for the older generation is apparent throughout the pages of this fresh, fun, and informative guide. With more than 25 years of experience planning activities for seniors, including those living with dementia or other memory loss, the author strongly believes that seniors have the same basic needs as anyone: to laugh and have fun, to explore and learn, and to live life to the fullest. Senior Activities FUNdamentals provides a variety of activity ideas to fulfill these needs and to challenge the mind, lift the spirits, and engage seniors. A unique feature of this resource is the inclusion of activities with clear, step-by-step instructions on setting up and carrying it out, explaining the benefits to seniors.Just as important, Senior Activities FUNdamentals offers detailed and relevant information essential in understanding and motivating seniors. The suggestions and tips can alleviate "job burnout," which is prevalent in this profession. It is a great training resource!Senior Activities FUNdamentals will be a resource Senior Activities Professionals will refer to time and time again!
Download or read book Bring Back the Fun written by Marcie M. Jones and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caring for someone with dementia is not easy...but there are so many things that you can still enjoy doing together! "Bring Back the Fun" is a collection of ideas for activities that are appropriate for use by families at home, by professional in-home care providers and by leaders of group programs for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. As you read this book, you are sure to find several ideas to enrich the lives of the person you care for...ideas you can put to use today. This book is a compilation of ideas from author Marcie Jones' personal experience as the primary caregiver for her "Gram", as well as the ideas that are used successfully every day at Gentog - the Intergenerational Daycare Center she helped to create. Marcie credits Program and Activities Directors Cathy Ranck and Lisa Rice with designing a program at Gentog that makes participants feel loved and needed while they do things they really enjoy. The reading of this book is intended to be fun as well...it is written from the perspective of the person with dementia...mostly in the voice of Marcie's feisty "Gram". The book features dozens of photos of Gentog participants enjoying the activities described. A picture is worth a thousand words...and these photos truly reflect fun and joy that can be created in these easy-to-replicate activities. If you are caring for someone with dementia, grab this book and BRING BACK THE FUN!
Download or read book 150 Crafts and Activities for Seniors written by Kim Dickson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am still volunteering to this day, and the joy I see on their happy faces is all I need to keep going. I hope this book has helped you to help the seniors in your lives.
Download or read book Easy and Fun Activity Book for Seniors Celebrating Valentines Day written by Moon Lake Books and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-02 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exercising the mind is as important as exercising the body for Senior Men and Women. Winters can be long and difficult especially in the Northern climes and fun activities are important for these folks. Valentines Day is a nice holiday that can bring some respite to the middle of winter. This attractive book brings assistance and joy to those with cognitive disabilities and helps challenge the brains of all elderly men and women without frustrating them by being too difficult. Engaging puzzles include Odd One Out, Shadow Matching, Word Search, Name the Object, Coloring Pages, Mazes, Crosswords and Word Scramble, all decorated with a Valentines Theme. A large size at 8.5 x11 inches and with large images, this book will help engage its users. A wonderful gift or surprise for an elderly person or gift a care facility with several copies!
Download or read book Educational Activity Programs for Older Adults written by Janice Williams and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have ever found yourself frustrated by the lack of printed materials for ideas to be used in conducting classes or activities with older adults, look no more! Educational Activity Programs for Older Adults is an innovative guide for planning programs that meet the social, recreational, rehabilitative, and educational needs of older adults. This valuable resource includes detailed instructions for two activity programs and a list of events for each month of the year. Particular emphasis is placed on holidays and the events surrounding them, with every possible detail provided--history and culture, program overview, preparation, arts and crafts activities, and music, food, and costume ideas. The resourceful and skilled authors have also included a list of topics for every day of the month, which the creative activity professional can use to plan additional activities or generate discussions. Use this practical volume to offer new, unique, and effective instructional programs for older adults. The variety of the activities illustrates the wide range of choices and the limitless creativity you can use in program planning. The focus is on the individual and what benefits him or her most. You will learn how to prepare for each project and how to teach it--with step-by-step descriptions. Educational Activity Programs for Older Adults is a comprehensive book that gives you a wealth of ideas for flexible and fun projects that will motivate and educate the older adults with whom you work. Highlights of this useful book . . . theories related to aging that provide general background knowledge two activity programs and list of events for each month of the year a list of monthly events that contains at least one topic for every day of the month educational, stimulating, and fun activities for program participants and their instructors complete details of activities that develop specific motor skills and cognitive functioning in older persons an overview of the background of each holiday, as well as a thorough explanation of how to implement the program flexible programs to meet the needs of older adults step-by-step instructions for planning and teaching each activity lists of convenient materials for each project ideas for arts and crafts activities, music, and food that are appropriate for each holiday celebration ideas for activities that encourage individual participation, enabling older adults to express their interests, talents, and areas of expertise
Download or read book Fitness and Exercise Fun for Baby Boomers and Seniors written by Vincent Bossley and published by Vincent Bossley. This book was released on 2010-09-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of fun exercises for all folks entering the advancing years category. These exercises can be practiced anytime and most anywhere with the emphasis on the outdoors, using absolutely no or very little equipment. The author has compiled and written this book with this specifically in mind and to encourage people to experience the maximum amount of fun and enjoyment in life as they go along.
Download or read book Together Strong written by Jocelyn Wiseheart and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform Elder Care: A Comprehensive Idea Guide for Caregivers and Relatives Are you seeking effective ways to enhance the day-to-day lives of seniors, whether they have dementia or not? "Together Strong: 100 Activities for Seniors" offers a wealth of creative, practical activities designed to bring joy and engagement to the elderly. Crafted for both family members and professional caregivers, this indispensable guide presents 100 diverse activities tailored for seniors. From gentle physical exercises and engaging cognitive games to creative crafts and social interactions, each activity is designed to adapt to different levels of ability and interest. But "Together Strong" is more than just an activity book. In its over 250 pages, it includes over 300 additional resources, providing a deeper understanding and extended tools to enrich the caregiving experience. Whether you're helping seniors in their homes or in a community setting, this book equips you with the tools to create a stimulating, supportive environment. Focusing on individual needs and group dynamics, the guide covers a broad spectrum of topics, including: Exercise routines that are easy to follow, Technology that enhances connectivity, Cooking and baking projects to awaken the senses, Memory games that challenge the mind, and Arts and crafts that inspire creativity. Each chapter offers clear, step-by-step instructions and practical tips for integrating these activities into daily routines, ensuring every day is full of opportunities for meaningful engagement. "Together Strong: 100 Activities for Seniors" is not just a guide; it's a pathway to transforming the caregiving experience. It empowers you with the knowledge and skills to make every day a better day for the elderly adults in your care, fostering a life of joy, dignity, and connection.
Download or read book How to Have Fun with Retirement written by Patrick M. Kennedy and published by Patrick Kennedy. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of lighthearted and witty yet informative articles about seniors and retirement living was originally written for a leading syndication of news and features and made available to more than 50 mature-market publications.
Download or read book Solutions for Success written by Southwest Solutions and published by Southwest Solutions. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are a nation of immigrants. In this book, you’ll discover an innovative program in Detroit that teaches Hispanic-immigrant parents English while these parents also are ensuring their children’s success at school. From cleaning up schoolyards to hosting a neighborhood celebration of literacy, these newcomers are transforming their city. Through books in The Bib to Backpack Learning Series, you’ll learn how these remarkable programs started, evolved and are growing today.
Download or read book Field Hearings on the Older Americans Act written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and the Workforce. Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training, and Life-long Learning and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aging written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 52 Programs That Pop written by Debbie Ann Scott and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-16 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you lead programs of senior adults and find yourself stuck for fresh ideas for programs, activities, and events? Perhaps you have been overcome with meetings interruptions, paperwork, and problem-solving and just have not had the time to develop creative and fun programs from scratch. 52 Programs That Pop can be your lifesaver. Drawing on decades programming experience in long-term care and senior adult ministry, gerontologist Debbie Scott has created a year's-worth of interesting and creative programs that you can implement on short notice. Each program idea includes themes, crafts, food and decorating ideas to make your events a success. 52 Programs That Pop are fun, educational, and get everyone involved and talking. Senior adults love these special programs and you will too!
