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Leisure, later life and homes
- Authors:
- CLARKE Alison, HOLLANDS Jackie
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 59p.
- Place of publication:
- London
An A-Z of information and activities which could go into designing an imaginative residential care recreation and leisure activities programme. Each section summarises the activity and provides information on training and staffing implications, likely expenses, the space needed, and useful contacts.
The craft of keeping elderly people active
- Author:
- BURNINGHAM Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 25.1.90, 1990, pp.12-12.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Bemerton Lodge, a residential home in Salisbury for 60 elderly people, uses arts and crafts to benefit residents in terms of enjoyment, confidence and increased social interaction.
The successful activity co-ordinator: a learning resource for activity and care staff engaged in developing an active care home
- Authors:
- HURTLEY Rosemary, WENBORN Jennifer
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 250p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd
The second edition of this pack contains information, ideas and resources for those engaged in activities and leisure pursuits with older people in residential, nursing and care homes. It contains new material on the effects of bereavement; the significance of spirituality; falls; learning in older age; positive person work; multisensory stimulation; outings and social activities, spiritual activities; engaging people with dementia in activity; promoting physical activity; and involving relatives and the wider community.
Setting standards and enhancing choices
- Authors:
- JONES Pam, MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- MCC Building Knowledge for Integrated Care, 10(6), December 2002, pp.22-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Reports on the process of involving older people in one local authority in the construction of standards for residential care. It draws on data from questionnaires, focus groups and interviews. The findings suggest that involving a wide range of individuals in setting and reviewing local care standards is a necessity. A rationale for the exercise of individual choice emerged from the study, confirming that it is an important feature of acceptable residential care.
Beyond bingo
- Author:
- LYALL Joanna
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 8.9.93, 1993, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
A recent Counsel and Care publication, 'Not Only Bingo', has called for greater efforts to be made to give residents in homes more fulfilling lives. Looks at Whitgift House in Croydon, Nightingale House in Balham and Glossoms End in Berkhamsted.
Arts in care homes
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Place of publication:
- London
This practice resource provides care teams and activity providers on how to involve people who live in care homes in the creative arts. Written in association with the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), the guidance shows how to encourage participation in the arts, helping residents to live the life they choose – with fun, laughter and creativity. It includes sections on dance; drawing and painting; gardening; crafts; music and singing; reading and writing; and theatre. Each section includes practical tips and ideas for delivering activities; working with other organisations; and examples of good practice. It also highlights additional resources which show how using arts in care homes can contribute to quality of life of residents and on using digital technology to support arts engagement. (Edited publisher abstract)
Indoor nature interventions for health and wellbeing of older adults in residential settings: a systematic review
- Authors:
- YEO Nicola L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 60(3), 2020, p.e184–e199.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Having contact with nature can be beneficial for health and wellbeing, but many older adults face barriers with getting outdoors. the authors conducted a systematic review of quantitative studies on health and wellbeing impacts of indoor forms of nature (both real and simulated/artificial), for older adults in residential settings. Research Design and Methods: Search terms relating to older adults and indoor nature were run in 13 scientific databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, AgeLine, Environment Complete, AMED, PsychINFO, EMBASE, HMIC, PsychARTICLES, Global Health, Web of Knowledge, Dissertations and Theses Global, and ASSIA). The authors also pursued grey literature, global clinical trials registries, and a range of supplementary methods. Results: Of 6,131 articles screened against eligibility criteria, 26 studies were accepted into the review, and were quality-appraised using the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) tool. The participants were 930 adults aged over 60. Nature interventions and health/wellbeing outcomes were heterogeneous, which necessitated a narrative synthesis. The evidence base was generally weak, with 18 of 26 studies having a high risk of bias. However, several higher-quality studies found indoor gardening and horticulture programs were effective for cognition, psychological wellbeing, social outcomes, and life satisfaction. Discussion and Implications: There is inconsistent evidence that indoor nature exposures are beneficial for older care residents. the authors expect that successful interventions were, at least partly, facilitating social interaction, supporting feelings of autonomy/control, and promoting skill development, that is, factors not necessarily associated with nature per se. Higher-quality studies with improved reporting standards are needed to further elucidate these mechanisms. (Edited publisher abstract)
Homemade circus handbook
- Author:
- UPSWING
- Publisher:
- Baring Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
Homemade Circus is a project that uses circus to improve the health and wellbeing of older people. This booklet enables care homes and day centres to try out some simple circus games themselves. It includes advice on running activities such as juggling games, push hands, scarf juggling and feather balancing. Each activity is described as a progression, starting with simple movements and actions that require very little verbal instruction. The guide also provides advice on opening and closing activity sessions. The activities provide an opportunity for residents and carers to have fun together, learn new skills and try something new. The activities also support the interaction and co-operation between participants and staff. (Edited publisher abstract)
Arts in care resource pack
- Author:
- CARE INSPECTORATE
- Publisher:
- Care Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
An online resource pack which brings together a collection resources to help promote the importance of arts and creative activities for older residents in care homes. The resource aims to support care staff to plan and run creative arts sessions and help then work with professional artists. It includes a film where three care homes and their residents share their experience of participating in the arts and the difference it has made to living life well. It also includes ‘recipe cards’ for five different arts forms created by artists for care staff. These cards provide ideas and methods to help care staff to run a variety of creative arts sessions within care homes. They cover creative dance, writing poetry, facilitating a singing session, print making and salt dough. The pack also contains guidance on working with professional artists. The pack was developed in partnership with Luminate and a national working group which included representatives from Creative Scotland, the voluntary and independent sectors, Scottish Care, the Scottish Poetry Library, NHS and professional artists. (Edited publisher abstract)
Active ageing and quality of life: factors associated with participation in leisure activities among institutionalized older adults, with and without dementia
- Authors:
- FERNANDEZ-MAYORALAS Gloria, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 19(11), 2015, pp.1031-1041.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: Active ageing, considered from the perspective of participation in leisure activities, promotes life satisfaction and personal well-being. This study aimed to define and explain leisure activity profiles among institutionalised older adults, considering their sociodemographic characteristics and objective and subjective conditions in relation to their quality of life. Methods: Two samples of institutionalised people aged 60 and over were analysed together: 234 older adults without dementia and 525 with dementia. Sociodemographic, economic, family and social network, and health and functioning variables were selected. Cluster analysis was applied to obtain activity profiles according to the leisure activities, and ordinal regression models were performed to analyse factors associated to activity level. Results: The sample was clustered into three groups of people: active (27%), moderately active (35%) and inactive people (38%). In the final regression model (Nagelkerke pseudo R2 = 0.500), a higher level of activity was associated with better cognitive function (Pfeiffer scale), self-perceived health status and functional ability, as well as with a higher frequency of gathering with family and friends, and higher educational level. Conclusion: The decline in physical and mental health, the loss of functional capabilities and the weakening of family and social ties represent a significant barrier to active ageing in a context of institutionalization. (Edited publisher abstract)