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

by Martha Tyler John (Editor) "Powhatan Nursing Home and Countryside Manor have been the center of much activity every Tuesday morning..." (more)
Key Phrases: nursing center, elderly folks, Marymount University, Powhatan Nursing Center, Civil War (more...)

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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 providesa 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.

• Paperback: 137 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (May 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789060418
• ISBN-13: 978-0789060419
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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