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Enabling residents to help in the care tasks
Author(s)John Reilly
Journal titleWorking with Older People, vol 2, issue 4, October 1998
Pagespp 24-25 (Practice series, no 1)
KeywordsResidents [care homes] ; Care homes ; Participation ; Housework ; Activities of older people.
AnnotationIn the first of this practice series on activities for older people, the author describes how older people in residential homes can benefit from being involved in `mundane tasks' such as washing up and laundry. Discovering and using skills of residents and staff can lead to greater self-esteem and bring benefits to everyone. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-981125009 A
ClassmarkKX: KW: TMB: GH6: G

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