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COMMUNICATION CONNECTION RESOURCE KIT - $45 Can be purchased individually:  Connecting the Generations ($15) Time Well Spent ($15) So What Do You Think... Ideas for a Better Visit
Looking for ideas of things to do when visiting an older adult? The purpose of this book is to provide ideas for meaningful activities to share with the older adult. When family, members, friends, caregivers, and professionals implement these activities, their time with the older adult will be well spent. If you are a caregiver who is living with or taking care of an older adult who requires assistance with daily activities or if you frequently visit a parent or grandparent, this book will help you. You will share precious time together while doing enjoyable, simple activities that make use of a person’s strengths and interests. All of the activities can be modified or simplified to meet each individual’s needs, interests and abilities. Some older adults will be able to complete activities independently, but others require assistance from the caregiver or family member. SAMPLE PAGE SAMPLE PAGE Looking for ideas of things to do when visiting an older adult? This product has fun meaningful activities that inspire communication with conversation starters, things to do, puzzles and ideas that include children. Chapters include things to do for each season and ideas for these areas of interest: food, hobbies, leisure, entertainment, friends and family. SAMPLE PAGE SAMPLE PAGE
So What Do You Think ……Talk Talk Talk (Cards) These combinations of 150 thought-provoking and sensitive questions are a fun way to elicit conversations. Great topics for all ages! Each card contains 3 very different questions offering choices. Keep them handy on a table for when you have visitors. Use it for group activities at a senior center or residential community, at family gatherings, when traveling or as a mealtime conversation starter. Learn more about each other and yourself each time you use the cards. SAMPLE CARD Filled information on topics ranging from what to do on a brief visit to communicating with residents in a nursing home who have communication or hearing difficulties. In addition, it offers conversation starters, gift ideas, and information about visiting with children. It makes an excellent gift for someone who has a loved one being admitted to a long term care facility, for someone volunteers or is taking a job in a setting for older adults. SAMPLE PAGE SAMPLE PAGE SAMPLE PAGE
Enjoy sharing one of your memories or listening to someone’s story using the 100 conversation starter words or topics organized in a handy spiral-bound booklet with brightly colored cards. Start anywhere and pick either side of the card and let the reminiscence begin. Keep a set to use as a conversation starter when friends or family visit, take it when you travel, give it to someone who lives in a senior residence, use at family gatherings, give it as a gift or share with someone who works with an older adult. Sharing Stories provides an opportunity to facilitate the communication and connection between residents of a senior community and their friends, family, as well as the staff. |