Group and Individual Work with Older People

Introduction. 1. Quality of Life in Older Age. 2. Group and Individual Work. 3. Communicating with Older People. 4. The Importance of Using Assessment when Working with Older People. 5. Task Analysis: Working Step by Step. 6. Initiating and Creating a Group. 7. How to Facilitate Art and CraftActivities with Groups and Individuals. 8. How to Facilitate Music and Drama Activities with Groups and Individuals. 9. How to Facilitate Movement and Relaxation with Groups and Individuals. 10. How to Facilitate Reminiscing with Groups and Individuals. 11. How to Facilitate Life Skills Using Group andIndividual Work within a Supported Living Session. 12. How to Facilitate Cognitive Based Activities for Stimulation with Groups and Individuals. 13. How to Facilitate a Carer Support Group. 14. The Importance of Evaluating Work with Older People. References. Index

Sound principles laid down here include respect for the dignity and personhood of clients, and their ownership of the process. Professionals are encouraged in precise planning, implementation, evaluation, participation in clinical supervision and reflective practice. Some of the book may give the impression that the work is easy. Deeper study of the text will dispel this misapprehension