We all need a little advice at times and our great range of books offer helpful hints and advice on everything from activity ideas for reminiscence to Yoga for Dementia.
Julie Robinson's Stay Fit For Life is an easy to follow guide for gentle stretches especially for older bodies. If you prefer to watch and follow - check out her range of Move it or Lose it DVDs in our Active Games section.
Written by an experienced Activity Coordinator, the author provides a hands-on approach combining well-tested, practical ideas, with inspired creativity.
An invaluable resource for all activity coordinators to help deliver person-centred care for people living with dementia. 30 laminated activity recipe cards in a sturdy folder, broken down into five-minute, 30-minute and six half-day activities. Created by professional care staff and Reminiscence Arts Practitioners and designed to save time, help learn new skills and enable staff at all levels to straightaway deliver meaningful activity sessions.
A versatile and invaluable resource for anyone working in the care system. 142 pages packed with fresh ideas for activities for all abilities and offers advice on regulatory systems.
A highly valuable resource for an Activity Coordinator. Covering cognitive, creative, cultural, educational, emotional, physical, social, spiritual and more.
Clear, easy to follow exercises to keep you moving and feeling fit as you age. Mostly chair-based or supported standing gentle movements.
An invaluable resource with a wide variety of practical ideas for Activity Coordinators who are organising activities for people in care homes and day centres.
Proven to enhance wellbeing, posture, breathing and sleep, and reduce anxiety and agitation, this programme shows how yoga can be adapted to benefit people with dementia.
Written by experienced Occupational Therapists, this book provides group session plans for older adults. Includes word games, poetry, food tasting and much more.
