Group Work with the Elderly and Family CaregiversThis practical guide is intended for students as well as professionals who would like to develop their skills for working with groups of older adults. Part I provides a conceptual overview of group work, and Part II focuses on specific methods and skills to facilitate different types of group work, including groups that are culturally diverse, as well as teleconferencing and on-line computer network groups. Other topics include leadership; social, recreational, and educational groups; service and advocacy groups; and group work with family caregivers. |
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... hearing , and see- ing can also interfere with members ' abilities to encode and transmit verbal messages . Hearing loss is a common problem among older adults that increases with advanced age . For example , it has been estimated that ...
... hearing , and see- ing can also interfere with members ' abilities to encode and transmit verbal messages . Hearing loss is a common problem among older adults that increases with advanced age . For example , it has been estimated that ...
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... hearing impaired person or when a hearing impaired person is speaking to a group member . 5. Make sure the room is free of background noises and has good acoustics . 6. Look for cues such as facial expressions or inappropriate responses ...
... hearing impaired person or when a hearing impaired person is speaking to a group member . 5. Make sure the room is free of background noises and has good acoustics . 6. Look for cues such as facial expressions or inappropriate responses ...
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... hearing impairments . Even when participants using walkers and wheelchairs are not expected to attend , handicap access is essential because it assures that those who have arthritis and other problems affecting their mobility will be ...
... hearing impairments . Even when participants using walkers and wheelchairs are not expected to attend , handicap access is essential because it assures that those who have arthritis and other problems affecting their mobility will be ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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