| Description |
xv, 391 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Senior Centers and Successful Aging -- Demographic Backgrounds -- A Profile of Older Adults -- Wants, Needs, and Interests of Older Adults -- Positive Aging Experiences -- Volunteerism -- Recreation -- Lifelong Learning -- Creativity -- Activities -- The Arts and Aging -- Computers -- Health Promotion and Physical Fitness -- Horticulture -- Humanities -- Intergenerational Programs -- Travel -- Meeting Special Needs -- Information and Referral Programs -- Grandparenting Issues -- Developmental Disabilities -- Sensory Impairments -- Mental Health -- Caregiving -- Spirituality and Aging -- Creating a Culture of Philanthropy -- Looking Ahead. |
| Summary |
Based on the authors' years of experience in working with older adults, this book describes how to create a successful senior community center. The chapters are chock-full of ideas, insights, and suggestions for activities applicable in a wide range of settings including assisted living facilities, adult day living centers, residential facilities, and recreational programs. The book features real-life vignettes that bring the text to life, providing readers with the opportunity to see how. |
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Older adults benefit from senior centers. |
| Subject |
Senior centers -- United States.
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Adult day care centers -- United States.
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Older people -- Services for -- United States.
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Older people -- Recreation -- United States.
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Recreation.
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Aged.
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Health Services for the Aged.
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Adult day care centers. (OCoLC)fst01199352
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Older people -- Recreation.
(OCoLC)fst01199125
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Older people -- Services for.
(OCoLC)fst01199127
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Senior centers. (OCoLC)fst01201136
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Added Author |
Kraitchman, Marilyn Crouch.
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| ISBN |
082611704X |
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9780826117045 |
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