Activities for Older People in Care
A practical workbook of art and craft projects

Brian W. Banks , Activities Organiser, Hertfordshire, UK

Paperback · 223 Pages · 51 Illustrations
Published October 2000

Concentrating on arts and crafts, this text is brimming with a wealth of practical ideas to encourage participation and activity. It will help the elderly person in your care to reach their full potential through activity. A thoughtful and stimulating range of activities are provided. These build upon very basic skills leading to more complex art and craft ideas, there is something for everyone. This book is like a collection of favourite recipes - dip into it whenever you feel the need.

Features

uniquely draws together a range of activities with a range of materials for whatever season or occasion, and has comprehensive appendices of where to obtain the materials requires no prior knowledge of arts and crafts contains easy to follow instructions as well as activity projects

Contents

Creating a space and working with older people; Drawing and painting; Working with paper; Modelling with clay, Plasticine and salt dough; Weaving; Stencilling and block printing; Glass and silk painting; Projects for festive and seasonal occasions; Games; Patterns; Useful addresses of suppliers of art and craft materials