Dance and Movement for Older People A Handbook for Activity Coordinators and Carers

Name: Dance and Movement for Older People A Handbook for Activity Coordinators and Carers
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ISBN: 9781849054706

ISBN-10: 1849054703

ISBN-13: 9781849054706

Edition: 2013

Authors: Delia Silvester, Susan Frampton

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This practical handbook will empower carers to run safe, rewarding and health-giving dance and movement sessions with older people, including with those who are frail, wheelchair-bound or living with dementia.The authors describe the many benefits of dance and movement for older people, and address important practical considerations such as carrying out risk assessments, safety issues, adaptations for specific health conditions and disabilities and how to select appropriate props and music. Step-by-step instructions for 20 dances and movements drawn from a wide range of eras, cultures and traditions are then provided. Ranging from Can Can and Charleston to hand jive, morris dancing, sea…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 12/21/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English