Produce innovative, informative products in all areas of physical activity that help people worldwide lead healthier, more active lives. The greatest challenge facing Human Kinetics is to convert all information about physical activity into knowledge–information that people can use to make a positive difference in their lives.
Website: http://www.humankinetics.com/
by Joanne Oram
A guide for Recreational and Diversional Therapists including a comprehensive A – Z list of 150 activity ideas, bingo/housie call outs list, quizzes, word games and a whole lot more.
For activity and care staff engaged in developing an active care home. Obtainable from Age UK and NAPA.
C. Jones, Debra Rose. The first book to detail the fundamental knowledge and skills associated with the curriculum standards for training physical activity instructors of older adults. The proposed standards were developed by a national coalition of senior fitness specialists and published in 1998 in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. Physical Activity Instruction…
Exercise for Frail Elders – Betsy Best-Martini, Kim Botenhagen-DiGenova Designing an exercise programme as part of either a general recreation, restorative or rehabilitation programme. It is a practical reference for instructors working with seniors, the frail elderly and other special adult populations. Each exercise has photos and safety tips as well as variation and progression…
Patricia A Brill. An illustrated guide for professionals working with older adults over the age of 65, especially those who have a reduced quality of life. Specific guidelines are included for working with older adults with arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, osteoporosis and stroke. ISBN: 0736046569 You can buy the…
Improving your balance is extremely important to prevent falls. The American Geriatrics Society believe you can improve your balance dramatically in just two minutes per day. Click on the image opposite to download the exercises
Debra J.Rose ISBN 0-7360-4088-9 A comprehensive balance and mobility training programme from Debra Rose. The second edition of FallProof! A Comprehensive Balance and Mobility Training Program is a practical guide to implementing a multidimensional balance and mobility training program to address the increasing incidence of falls among older adults. Now packaged with a DVD, this…
Easy to read book with illustrated exercises by Betty Perkins-Carpenter.
ISBN 0-9621031-5-2.
Available from good bookshops or click here.
This publication has been produced by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) and NAPA, the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People working in partnership. Evidence shows that providing a range of activities within care homes can improve residents’ quality of life. However, the provision of meaningful activity appropriate to an individuals’ interests…
