Table of Contents

1: Making Group Activities Work; 1: The Benefits of Groups; 2: Ensuring Group Effectiveness; 3: Planning a Programme; 4: Meeting the Needs of Different Client Groups; 5: Evaluation and Documentation; 2: Group Activities; 6: The Ten Areas of Need Approach; Physical Activities; Cognitive Activities; Creative Activities; Social Activities; Sensory Activities; Esteem Activities; Spiritual Activities; Cultural Activities; Activities to Meet Emotional Needs; Educational and Employment Activities

About the Author

Vicki Dent is a qualified occupational therapist with experience in caring for the elderly in residential, nursing and day care settings. She currently works for Westminster Health Care as Head of Activities and Community Liaison.

Reviews

"An excellent practice manual which provides insight into the benefits of groups, ensuring group effectiveness and meeting the needs of different client groups I would like to recommend this book to all activity organisers and occupational therapists concerned with older adults." Anne Squire, Senior Lecturer, Quality in Ageing "The luxury of having a dedicated Creative Therapist rarely exists, but this book gives the necessary guidance for nurses or care staff to offer organised activities that older people will enjoy and find stimulating." - Yvonne Awenat, Consultant Nurse, Journal of Community Nursing "It starts with good background information on group dynamics... this is a really comprehensive resource book and it would be marvellous if more wards and care homes were encouraged to introduce an activity programme for residents... extremely good value for money." - Journal of Community Nursing "The book is a clear and easy to read resource, as well as being user friendly... This is a must for activity organizers and care staff working within the care home setting." - Nursing & Residential Care "Dent starts with a brief but clear explanation of the importance of group work with older people, and the factors which promote effectiveness. This is a substantial and accessible resource, well worth commending." - www.careandhealth.com "This book provides the tools needed to develop and implement a range of activities." - Age Concern "This is a valuable tool for use by Activity Organisers...the author writes with a wealth of experience." - NAPA