Story Writing in a Nursing Home: A Patchwork of Memories (Monograph Published Simultaneously As Activities, Adaptation & Aging , Vol 16, No 1) [Paperback]

Martha A John (Author)

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Publication Date: May 9, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0789060418 | ISBN-13: 978-0789060419

Based on the belief that older people have good stories to tell, Story Writing in a Nursing Home was developed as part of a volunteer teaching service to a nursing home. Graduate students who were learning to teach this special population conducted story writing activities with older adults and found that even the frail elderly who are confined to nursing centers provided a unique perspective about events that emphasize the lasting verities in life. The idea of a patchwork was derived from one of the lessons taught and was suggested by one of the older participants who said, “We’re sort of like a patchwork quilt.”

The information, memories, and humor the elderly see in situations is worth recording. In addition, Story Writing in a Nursing Home emphasizes the way to develop the mental stimulation that is so important for physical well being. This sensitive and insightful book provides a lesson plan outline and the type of content that was used as an example. It also provides a running commentary in the form of a diary that tells how to begin a teaching program for nursing center residents. Students and professionals interested in implementing a similar program can use these ideas for planning and for organizing the use of student help to better serve the population.

Fascinating reading, this book includes stories by frail elderly people, lesson plans, tips on working with administrators in a nursing center, and reasons for providing instruction. Teachers, volunteers, librarians, gerontology/sociology students, and others concerned with the well-being of the elderly will refer often to this instructive volume.

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The information, memories, and humor the elderly see in situations is worth recording. In addition, Story Writing in a Nursing Home emphasizes the way to develop the mental stimulation that is so important for physical well being. This sensitive and insightful book provides a lesson plan outline and the type of content that was used as an example. It also provides a running commentary in the form of a diary that tells how to begin a teaching program for nursing center residents. Students and professionals interested in implementing a similar program can use these ideas for planning and for organizing the use of student help to better serve the population.

Fascinating reading, this book includes stories by frail elderly people, lesson plans, tips on working with administrators in a nursing center, and reasons for providing instruction. Teachers, volunteers, librarians, gerontology/sociology students, and others concerned with the well-being of the elderly will refer often to this instructive volume.

Product Details

Paperback: 137 pages
Publisher: Routledge (May 9, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0789060418
ISBN-13: 978-0789060419
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,630,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Powhatan Nursing Home and Countryside Manor have been the center of much activity every Tuesday morning. Read the first page

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nursing center, elderly folks

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Marymount University, Powhatan Nursing Center, Civil War, Doll's Day, Kathy Koczyk, Puerto Rico, World War, Wendy Campbell, Coast Guard, Memorial Day, Nan Cooper, New York City, Hats Off, Jan Vincent, Old Man, Old Woman, Paul Revere's Ride, United States

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This book cites 5 books:

Geragogy: A Theory for Teaching the Elderly by Martha A John in Front Matter
The Fire Bringer: A Paiute Indian Legend by Margaret Hodges in Back Matter
Teaching and Loving the Elderly by Martha Tyler John in Back Matter
My Story by Fred E. Lincoln on page 70
The Third Man (BFI Film Classics) by Rob White in Back Matter

4 books cite this book:

Preparing Participants for Intergenerational Interaction: Training for Success by Melissa Hawkins in Front Matter
Horticultural Therapy and the Older Adult Population (Monograph Published Simultaneously As Activities, Adaptation & Aging , Vol 22, No 1-3) by Suzanne Wells in Front Matter
Writers Have No Age: Creative Writing For Older Adults by Karen Updike in Front Matter
Horticulture As Therapy: Principles and Practice by Sharon Simson in Front Matter

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