Here is an invaluable resource for activities professionals
specializing in geriatrics. Activities in Action reflects the goals
of the National Association of Activity Professionals in that it
serves as a catalyst for professional and personal growth and
provides a national forum on geriatric and activity issues. Some of
the highlights of this significant volume include a historical
perspective of the activities profession, its growth and current
contributions to the life and care of nursing home residents, and
an overview of a national organization representing activities
professional and how this organization has contributed to the
growth of the profession. An extensive aging and leisure
bibliography of timely publications related to activities and aging
is also included.Specific chapters emphasize a variety of topics
such as the impact of federally mandated nursing home resident
assessment for activity professionals; the growing concern for the
quality of life and its definition for nursing home inhabitants;
the role of activity professionals in providing for the spiritual
needs of the elderly whom they serve; how to deal with relocation
stress and territoriality in nursing home occupants; and practical
guidelines on how to employ and supervise activity assistants and
work effectively with other staff as well as an activity
coordinator. Activities directors, coordinators, assistants, and
supervisors from all levels of experience will benefit from the
insightful information in this innovative book.
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