Playfulness and Dementia : a Practice Guide.

Establishing playfulness as an essential component of dementia care, this positive and uplifting book will be key in changing attitudes and providing ideas for new and valuable ways of interacting and being with individuals with the condition. John Killick explores the nature of playfulness and the...

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Main Author: Allan, Kate
Other Authors: Killick, John
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Series:Bradford Dementia Group.
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Summary:Establishing playfulness as an essential component of dementia care, this positive and uplifting book will be key in changing attitudes and providing ideas for new and valuable ways of interacting and being with individuals with the condition. John Killick explores the nature of playfulness and the many ways in which it can enrich the lives of people with dementia, including as a means of maintaining relationships and communication, supporting communication and generally lifting the spirits. Specific approaches already in existence are described, including improvised drama, clowning and laught.
Physical Description:1 online resource (122 pages).
ISBN:9780857004628
085700462X
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.