Coordinating gardening activities throughout the year
Spring is the time when every gardener's thoughts turn to the horticultural year ahead. Jennifer Wenborn outlines how gardening ideas can be used in care homes.
Incorporating food and drink into stimulating activities
Cooking and baking is not only enjoyable for many clients, it is also a valuable way to stimulate the senses, encourage interaction, and provoke reminiscence.
The Application of Tai Chi Chuan in Rehabilitation and Preventive Care of the Geriatric Population
Falls in the elderly population are relatively common occurrences. Potential trauma as a result of these falls is more costly than the introduction of preventive approaches. One of these interventions is the use of Tai Chi Chuan. Regular practice of this form of exercise by the impaired and the well elderly produces important benefits, including a reduced risk of falls. The problems of the elderly, the physical aspects of Tai Chi, research information supporting the benefits of this form of exercise, and the history of its development are included in this overview.