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aging population programs
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creative
Creative Drama Group
Disk Jockey
drama-based cognitive stimulation
Enthusiasm Calls
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gerontology activities
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improvisational techniques
Inattentive Participants
intergenerational engagement
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lighthouse
Lighthouse Keeper
Main Characters
Mexican Vacation
Mexico City
mitty
peeves
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Pet Peeve
Pr Om
recreational therapy methods
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sensory stimulation exercises
sessions
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Similar Face
Sun Spots
Tea Pot
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Travel Folders
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Wagon Train
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Walter Mitty
Product details
- ISBN 9780866561679
- Weight: 430g
- Dimensions: 148 x 210mm
- Publication Date: 01 Jan 1982
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Lead older adults in creative drama activities. This practical handbook provides step-by-step instructions for conducting over 50 introductory activities to stimulate the senses, awaken the imagination, activate body movement, encourage interaction, and stimulate verbal communication with the elderly. Written primarily for activity, recreation, and program directors of community/day care centers and in retirement homes who have some interest in drama but no formal training, Drama Activities With Older Adults features a wide array of group work skills. A number of complete model session plans are included which feature objectives, lists of materials needed, procedures for setting up the dramatic situation, and methods for evaluation.
Anne H. Thurman is Professor of Theater at Northwestern University and has been a national leader in the field of Creative Drama for many years. She has much firsthand experience leading drama sessions with seniors., Carol Ann Piggins is Director of Creative Education Associates in Racine, Wisconsin and has extensive experience in the area of Creative Drama. She writes for many regional and national publications and is a frequent contributor to the Instructor.
