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<p>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.</p><h3>Booknews</h3><p>Writing for social directors and therapists, Thurman (theater, Northwestern U.) and Piggins (Director, Creative Education Associates) have compiled over 50 introductory group activities for older adults to stimulate the senses, awaken the imagination, activate body movement, and stimulate communication. The material grew out of workshops conducted in Illinois in response to the isolation and loss evidently experienced by the el

Author

Anne H. Thurman, Carol Ann Piggins

Publisher

Routledge

Published

1982

Language

EN

ISBN

9781315059150

Subjects

Science, Medical, Social Science