{"title":"Vicki Dent","description":"\u003cp\u003eVicki Dent's works provide practical and insightful guidance on fostering engagement and connection through group activities, particularly with older adults. Her books offer valuable approaches to creating meaningful experiences that encourage social interaction and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in education and reference, Dent’s writing is ideal for professionals and carers seeking thoughtful strategies to enrich their work with older communities. Her clear, accessible style supports readers in applying effective techniques with confidence and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"group-activities-with-older-adults-by-vicki-dent-9780863883422","title":"Group Activities with Older Adults","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have responsibility for providing activities for older adults and you aren't sure whether what you are providing is effective, or you have exhausted all your own activity ideas, then this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis clear and easy-to-use resource provides the tools you require to develop and implement a range of activities that meet the needs of your group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStructured around the ten areas of activity need - cognitive, creative, cultural, educational\/employment, emotional, physical, self-esteem, sensory, social, and spiritual - this book offers a resource of activity ideas with hints, tips, and suggestions for successful planning and delivery, and guidance on recording and evaluating activity programmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also explores some of the adaptations required to meet the needs of younger clients, those with dementia, and those with communication difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGroup Activities with Older Adults\u003c\/em\u003e is a useful resource for anyone working with elderly people wanting to improve on an existing activity programme or wishing to commence one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605964505324,"sku":"9780863883422","price":93.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780863883422-group-activities-with-older-adults.jpg?v=1778143777"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vicki-dent.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}