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Starting out guide and keeping it up: a guide for activity providers
- Authors:
- KNOCKER Sally, GASPAR Sylvia
- Publisher:
- National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Some activity providers say that they can feel quite isolated in their role, and that care staff colleagues aren’t always initially understanding or supportive of what they are doing. This guide suggests ways in which activity providers can ensure that the ingredients for successful activities and positive relationships are in place. It emphasises the importance of spending time getting to know residents and the things that might interest them. Activities should be defined in a broad way; it is important to consider how to support opportunities for older people to be in contact with others and to participate in life throughout the day in a range of ways. The guide also considers the need for: communicating well with colleagues; thinking beyond a fixed programme of activities; considering opportunities to get out and about; developing community links; and developing activity resources such as a good music collection and reminiscence pictures. A list of important ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ and suggestions for other useful resources are provided
Opening doors evaluation: the story so far: executive summary
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS Mike, KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The evaluation report explores the impact of a three year Big Lottery funded project Opening Doors in Central London, working with older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older people 2008-2010. The evaluation was conducted over a six month period July-December 2009; at a half-way point in the project’s activities to enable recommendations to inform the third year of the project. Large numbers of older LGBT people have experienced high levels of isolation, discrimination and mental health issues related to their sexuality and the service was established because there are no other older LGBT services in the five boroughs and many care services do not even acknowledge the existence of service users who are not heterosexual. Key findings from the evaluation revealed that 70% of those surveyed said they didn’t feel safe in their community. Also, 75% of those surveyed reported fear of moving into sheltered housing or a care home for fear of discrimination and many chose not to be open about their sexuality with anyone other than close friends. The evaluation recommended that Opening Doors be extended across London, and should consider running more events.
Opening doors evaluation: the story so far
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS Mike, KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 117p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The evaluation report explores the impact of a three year Big Lottery funded project Opening Doors in Central London, working with older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older people 2008-2010. The evaluation was conducted over a six month period July-December 2009; at a half-way point in the project’s activities to enable recommendations to inform the third year of the project. Large numbers of older LGBT people have experienced high levels of isolation, discrimination and mental health issues related to their sexuality and the service was established because there are no other older LGBT services in the five boroughs and many care services do not even acknowledge the existence of service users who are not heterosexual. Key findings from the evaluation revealed that 70% of those surveyed said they didn’t feel safe in their community. Also, 75% of those surveyed reported fear of moving into sheltered housing or a care home for fear of discrimination and many chose not to be open about their sexuality with anyone other than close friends. The evaluation recommended that Opening Doors be extended across London, and should consider running more events.
Care homes in the heart of the community: final report of the NAPA Growing with Age project
- Authors:
- KNOCKER Sally, AVILA Barbara
- Publisher:
- National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- London
All older people, care homes, sheltered schemes, care agencies and those in domiciliary care should have access to a local directory of activities. Care homes should encourage older people to maintain contact with the local community by facilitating residents to attend outside activities and inviting outsiders to participate in scheme/home activities.
Getting out and about: a practice guide for care settings
- Author:
- KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- National Association of Providers of Activities
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Ideas on where to go and how to plan and prepare well various leisure activities for older people.
Creating links between care settings and local faith communities: a practice guide
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Alison, KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- National Association of Providers of Activities for Older People
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Outlines areas to consider for developing positive relationships between care settings and faith community leaders.
Perspectives on ageing: lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
- Author:
- KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This Perspectives paper explored the views of a wide range of older lesbian, gay and bisexual people, their experiences of getting older and expectations of support services. It gathered views from a range of people that will hopefully enhance the understanding and empathy for this often neglected group. Participants were eight people based in London: three gay men, one bisexual man and four lesbian women. They ranged in age from 64 to 81. Two were wheelchair users and currently use care services, and three live in sheltered housing. Contributors talked about: the sense of community with other gay and lesbian people – It was highly valued and some still described this connection as being among 'family'; the huge impact prejudice and the HIV and the AIDS epidemic has had – gay men in particular experience stigma related to ignorance and fear; and the fact that it can be difficult for gay or bisexual people who have been married or had children to feel relaxed and open in gay groups.
A guide to develop links with the community
- Author:
- KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- NAPA
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication is one of a series of guides called the Activity Toolkit which are aimed at increasing understanding of the activity needs for older people and equipping staff with the skills to enable older people to enjoy a range of activity whilst living in care settings. This guide promotes the benefits of increased community links. It explores some of the barriers to making and maintaining community links and helps with suggestions for overcoming these. It argues that the role of Activity Providers should include co-ordination of a range of activities and providers. This will take an initial investment of time researching individual resident interests, finding out more about the local area, and making phone calls and visits to establish contacts. This guide includes a list of ideas for places to go out to and a list of individuals or organisations which might be invited to come into a care setting. It also offers guidance on how to find out about the local area and initiate new relationships.
Everybody's job!: a guide for the whole staff team
- Author:
- KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- NAPA
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication is one of a series of guides called the Activity Toolkit which are aimed at increasing understanding of the activity needs for older people and equipping staff with the skills to enable older people to enjoy a range of activity whilst living in care settings. This guide is aimed at all members of staff working in care settings including nurses, administrators, maintenance workers, domestic workers, and catering staff. It explains what is meant by ‘activity’ and why it is so important. It describes the importance of day to day conversation and provides examples of how activities with older people can be integrated into people’s normal job routines. The guide aims to show simple ways in which every member of the staff team has a part to play in offering companionship, variety, and stimulation to the lives of older people in care settings.
Not only bingo: a study of good practice in providing recreation and leisure activities for older people in care homes
- Author:
- KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 62p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Not only Bingo, updated from the original publication by Sally Knocker, Director of Communications for the National Association of Providers of Activities (NAPA), gives guidance to occupational therapists, activity organisers, and policy makers on the importance of offering a wide range of social activities in the care home environment. Dr Eric Midwinter, chair of the Centre for Policy on Ageing, has provided a new foreword to the second edition.