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Memory Games for Groups
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This book is perfect for carers, activity coordinators, and healthcare professionals working with older adults or individuals aiming to maintain or improve memory skills. It appeals to those seeking engaging, adaptable activities suitable for groups or one-to-one sessions.
Features 80 adaptable and photocopiable games for uses with older people, as well as individuals or groups of all ages. This handbook includes games that can be used as part of a social activities programme, to exercise memory skills or as the prelude to discussion, so that individuals can share difficulties and explore methods of aiding memory.
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Memory Games for Groups is a wonderfully practical handbook featuring 80 adaptable games and the issues that arise with them. Although primarily intended for use with older people, these games are enjoyed by people of all ages:
As part of a social activities programme. Specifically for reminiscence purposes; To help keep people orientated to the world around them; To exercise memory skills; or As the prelude to discussion so that individuals can share difficulties and explore methods of aiding memory.
Hugely adaptable, these games can be used one-to-one as well as in groups, and they can be made easier or more difficult to meet the needs of the individuals involved. This adaptability and the fact that they can be used for fun and enjoyment, as well as for specific purposes, makes the games in this photocopiable manual ideal for use in day centres, hospitals and care homes.
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ISBN: 9780863884399
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 March 1998
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 188
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About the Author
Robin Dynes is currently Adult Learning Social Inclusion Officer for his local authority. Previously he managed a mental health day centre and has worked in a number of psychiatric hospitals, in probation service and supervised youth groups. He is the author of several books including Creative Writing in Groupwork, Creative Games in Groupwork, Memory Games for Groups and The Non-Competitive Activity Book.
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