Playfulness and Dementia: A Practice Guide

by John Killick, Kate Allan, Robin Lang

Establishing playfulness as an essential component of dementia care, this positive and uplifting book will be key in changing attitudes and providing ideas for new and valuable ways of interacting and being with individuals with the condition.

John Killick explores the nature of playfulness and the many ways in which it can enrich the lives of people with dementia, including as a means of maintaining relationships and communication, supporting...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849052239
• ISBN13: 9781849052238
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.3"