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A namaste care activity book : sensory stories and activities for people living with advanced dementia / Nicola Kendall ; with chapters from Emma Biglands [and 9 others] ; foreword by Rishi Jawaheer, Director of Namaste Care International.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021Description: 1 online resource (1 volume)Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 616.831 23
LOC classification:
  • RC521 .K46 2021
Contents:
Intro -- A Namaste Care Activity Book -- Cover -- Of related interest -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Rishi Jawaheer -- Director of Namaste Care International -- Introduction -- Section 1: Inspiring Creativity in Namaste Care -- 1. Namaste Care -- 2. Sensory Stimulation -- 3. Sensory storytelling -- In the Rose Garden -- 4. Cultural Diversity and the Namaste Care Approach -- 5. The Art of Dying -- Section 2: Supporting Sensory Approaches -- 6. Senses, Scents and Safety: Essential Oils for Wellbeing
7. Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Light Across the Spectrum -- the Enlighten Project -- 8. A Taste of the Past -- 9. Connecting through Touch -- With special contributions from Ellen's husband, Tom -- 10. The Universal Joy of Music -- 11. Encouraging Movement and Exercise Activities as Dementia Progresses -- Section 3: Sensory Stories and Activities -- In the Rose Garden -- City Life -- Springtime -- Rainy Day -- School days -- Wash day -- A Tropical Evening -- A Desert Oasis -- Poet's Corner -- By the Sea -- Picnic in the Meadow -- In the Shade of the Tree -- Freshly Baked Bread
Autumn Reflections -- Winter's Stark Beauty -- A Mountain Stream -- Drum Beat -- A Cat Called 'Whisky' -- Man's Best Friend -- As the Sun Goes Down -- Stories for end of life -- Conclusion -- Recommended Suppliers -- Sources of Inspiration -- Recommended Reading -- Index.

Intro -- A Namaste Care Activity Book -- Cover -- Of related interest -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Rishi Jawaheer -- Director of Namaste Care International -- Introduction -- Section 1: Inspiring Creativity in Namaste Care -- 1. Namaste Care -- 2. Sensory Stimulation -- 3. Sensory storytelling -- In the Rose Garden -- 4. Cultural Diversity and the Namaste Care Approach -- 5. The Art of Dying -- Section 2: Supporting Sensory Approaches -- 6. Senses, Scents and Safety: Essential Oils for Wellbeing

7. Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Light Across the Spectrum -- the Enlighten Project -- 8. A Taste of the Past -- 9. Connecting through Touch -- With special contributions from Ellen's husband, Tom -- 10. The Universal Joy of Music -- 11. Encouraging Movement and Exercise Activities as Dementia Progresses -- Section 3: Sensory Stories and Activities -- In the Rose Garden -- City Life -- Springtime -- Rainy Day -- School days -- Wash day -- A Tropical Evening -- A Desert Oasis -- Poet's Corner -- By the Sea -- Picnic in the Meadow -- In the Shade of the Tree -- Freshly Baked Bread

Autumn Reflections -- Winter's Stark Beauty -- A Mountain Stream -- Drum Beat -- A Cat Called 'Whisky' -- Man's Best Friend -- As the Sun Goes Down -- Stories for end of life -- Conclusion -- Recommended Suppliers -- Sources of Inspiration -- Recommended Reading -- Index.