Dealing with the problems of aging becomes a continual process of adapting to change. Older persons who need long-term care can often benefit from special group programs that improve their morale and social functioning. This book is about communication. It provides basic insights into the various forms of the most common interpersonal activity. It stresses communication between residents, directors, staff and family members. It also offers a wealth of specific suggestions for activities that can be used in one-on-one or group communication settings, as in residential facilities for the elderly. Subjects featured are drama, art, music, intergenerational and nature stimuli activities. Other chapters discuss family and nursing home involvement and communicating with the aging. The activities presented in this book will help initiate, increase, and enhance communications among residents in long-term care.
Through a compelling combination of policy analysis and humanizing detail of both consumers and providers of PAS, this book appeals to students, scholars, and patients of these services who are considering use of self-directed PAS alike.
From the New York Times bestselling authors of Sprint comes “a unique and engaging read about a proven habit framework [that] readers can apply to each day” (Insider, Best Books to Form New Habits). “If you want to achieve more (without going nuts), read this book.”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit Nobody ever looked at an empty calendar and said, "The best way to spend this time is by cramming it full of meetings!" or got to work in the morning and thought, Today I'll spend hours on Facebook! Yet that's exactly what we do. Why? In a world where information refreshes endlessly and the workday feels like a race to react to other people's priorities faster, frazzled and distracted has become our default position. But what if the exhaustion of constant busyness wasn't mandatory? What if you could step off the hamster wheel and start taking control of your time and attention? That's what this book is about. As creators of Google Ventures' renowned "design sprint," Jake and John have helped hundreds of teams solve important problems by changing how they work. Building on the success of these sprints and their experience designing ubiquitous tech products from Gmail to YouTube, they spent years experimenting with their own habits and routines, looking for ways to help people optimize their energy, focus, and time. Now they've packaged the most effective tactics into a four-step daily framework that anyone can use to systematically design their days. Make Time is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, it offers a customizable menu of bite-size tips and strategies that can be tailored to individual habits and lifestyles. Make Time isn't about productivity, or checking off more to-dos. Nor does it propose unrealistic solutions like throwing out your smartphone or swearing off social media. Making time isn't about radically overhauling your lifestyle; it's about making small shifts in your environment to liberate yourself from constant busyness and distraction. A must-read for anyone who has ever thought, If only there were more hours in the day..., Make Time will help you stop passively reacting to the demands of the modern world and start intentionally making time for the things that matter.
Nineteen-year-old transwoman Rose Bennett aches for a purpose in life. Coasting through college with few friends and fewer job prospects, she dreads the challenges that she faces each day. Then she meets Armand Fletcher – an eccentric, brilliant, and kind-hearted artist – and her anguish-filled life is turned on its head. Forming an odd friendship, the two collaborate to finish Armand's first art exhibition before its deadline hits. As their work helps them find common ground, they form a tight bond over their present struggles and difficult pasts. Their efforts to accept who they are and keep moving forward bring the two closer to one another. However, their burgeoning feelings for each other reopen old wounds that both sides desperately want to heal – particularly involving their families. Their Days Are Like Grass is a YA Contemporary Romance novel with two distinct POVs and a diverse cast of characters. It blends the captivating world of art with the struggles of acceptance and finding love. Set in the warm backdrop of Frederick, Maryland, its feel-good love story and cozy atmosphere are sure to captivate readers!
First published in 1993. This present volume, co-edited by two sociologists, Jon Hendricks of the United States and Carolyn Rosenthal of Canada, focuses on a comparative, cross-national discussion of social policies of the United States and Canada, especially those related to health care. The uniqueness o f this work lies in the fact that it views family experiences from both a Canadian and an American perspective. In addition, this book not only fills a gap in our know ledge of social policies, but contributes to our understanding of how these policies shape and effect the lives o f older fam ilies in both countries.
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