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Alternative living — [Abbeyfield Kent Society's care homes]
Author(s)	Amy Taylor
Journal title	Community Care, issue 1783, 13 August 2009
Pages	pp 30-31
Source	www.communitycare.co.uk
Keywords	Residents [care homes] ; Participation ; Activities of older people ; Abbeyfield Society ; Kent.
Annotation	At Abbeyfield Kent Society's care homes, lazy afternoons in front of the television are a thing of the past. Instead, residents are encouraged to participate in activities such as singing and trips out to places that interest them. The ideas come from the Eden Alternative, a concept which began in America, which aims to encourage older people to think for themselves and make decisions about their lives. This article looks at the benefits of Eden - such as a decrease in the use of medications - which stem from other care ideas such as visits from people of all ages (including babies) and keeping pets. The website www.eden-alternative.co.uk provides further information. (RH)
Accession Number	CPA-090902205 A
Classmark	KX: TMB: G: KKHA: 8K *
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