10-Minute Activities for Senior Care

Ten minutes. A real moment together.You have a short gap between meals, appointments or care tasks, and want to offer more than small talk? This book gives you 100 ready-to-use activity sessions that work straight from the page.Every session follows the same simple pattern:- 2 minutes arriving: a friendly opening prompt- 6 minutes doing something together: a concrete task with suggested wording- 2 minutes winding down: a calm, positive endingInside you will find:- 100 sessions in 10 themes: daily life, kitchen and food, home, garden and seasons, travel, work and skills, words and little puzzles, senses and shapes, community, calm imagination- An easier and a more challenging variation for every session- 36 practice pages: quick finder, 6 large-print participant handouts, group games, seasonal projects and help for substitute staff- Answers and sample responses for all puzzles and word games- Anonymous planning notes after every sessionNo special equipment, no preparation: read aloud and create together. Every activity is voluntary and invites people to listen, choose or join in at their own pace.For activity staff, care assistants, volunteers and family caregivers in care homes, adult day programs and home care.*This book offers activity ideas. It is not medical, therapeutic or legal advice. All names and situations are fictitious.*

Maße: x21.0 x29.7 cm