Memory Games for Groups

Name: Memory Games for Groups
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780863884399
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By Robin Dynes

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Memory Games for Groups by Robin Dynes is a practical handbook presenting 80 adaptable memory games designed primarily for older people but suitable for all ages. The games serve multiple purposes including social activities, reminiscence, memory exercise, and facilitating discussions about memory challenges. They can be customised in difficulty and format for individual or group use, making them ideal for day centres, hospitals, and care homes.
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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

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

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 188

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Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Robin Dynes

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.