Useful Publications and Helpful Resources
General
The Good Practice Guide to Therapeutic Activities and Older People in Care Settings
Perrin, T. (2005), Speechmark Publishing Ltd
The New Culture of Therapeutic Activity with Older People
Perrin, T. (2005), Speechmark Publishing Ltd
The Successful Activity Co–ordinator: A Learning Resource For Activity and Care Staff Engaged in Developing an Active Care Home
Hurtley, R. and Wenborn, J. (2005), Age Concern Books
Not Only Bingo – a study of good practice in providing recreation and leisure activities for older people in residential and nursing homes
Counsel and Care (2007), www.counselandcare.org.uk
Care Homes in the Heart of the Community: Final Report of the NAPA Growing with Age Project
Knocker, S. and Avila, B. (2005), National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People
Involving Relatives and Friends: a good practice guide for homes for older people
Burton–Jones, J. (2001), Relatives and Residents Association
Well Being in Dementia: An Occupational Approach for Therapists and Carers
Perrin, T. and May, H. (2008 2nd Edition), Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 0–443103992
The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for Occupational Profiling: a practical resource for carers of people with dementia
Pool, J. (2007 3rd Edition) Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Journal of Dementia Care publishes a wide range of articles relating to creative activity work with people with dementia including all the topics covered in this book.
Hawker Publications
Reminiscence
Reminiscing with People with Dementia – A Handbook for Carers
Bruce, E; Hodgson, S. and Schweitzer, P. (2003) Age Exchange
Reminiscence In Dementia Care
Schweitzer, P. (2003) Age Exchange
The Reminiscence Handbook – Ideas for Creative Activities with Older People
Osborn, C. and Schweitzer, P. (1993) Age Exchange
All from www.age-exchange.org.uk
Art
Celebrating the Person: A practical approach to art activities
Craig, C. (2001)
Celebrating the Person – Activity Pack
Craig, C. (2001) – with laminated cards offering step by step pictorial guides to specific processes such as marbling or card making,
Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling
Getting Everybody Included
Report on Magic Me action research project involving people with dementia and those who work with them in a creative arts project,
Magic Me – www.magicme.co.uk
Dance
Invitation to the Dance: dance for people with dementia and their carers – A practical illustrated book with suggestions for approaches, props and music
Hill, H. (2009) 2nd Edition
Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling (2002)
Gardening
Gardening is For Everyone
Cloet, A. and Underhill, C. (1990)
THRIVE – www.thrive.org.uk
Useful websites: www.thrive.org.uk and www.carryongardening.org.uk
Gardening In Homes: a guide for relatives in nursing and residential care homes
Relatives and Residents Association,
5 Tavistock Place,
London
WC1H 9SN – www.relres.org/publicationspages
Best Practice in Design for People with Dementia
Dementia Services Development Centre (2007)
www.dementiashop.co.uk
Music
Responding to Music
Mullan, M. and Killick, J. (2001)
Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling
Music Therapy In Dementia Care
Aldridge, D. (2000), Jessica Kingsley Publishers
And Still the Music Plays
Stokes, G. http://www.careinfo.org/books
Song Books – large clear print and sing along tapes
Winslow Catalogue – www.winslow-cat.com
Freenotes
Outdoor musical instruments – large and simple to use.
Tel: 01730 233 111
www.freenotes.eu
Exercise and Movement
You Can Do It – Exercises for Older People
Ruddlesden, M. Hawker Publications– ISBN 1874 790 205
Alive and Kicking – Exercises for the Older Adult
Sobczak, J. (2001) Age Concern Books
Promoting Mobility for People with Dementia
Oddy, R. (1998) Age Concern Books
More than Movement for Fit to Frail Older Adults – Creative Activities for the Body, Mind and Spirit
Postiloff Fisher, P. (1995) Health Professions Press – ISBN–1–878812–21–1
Drama
Creative Groupwork with Elderly People – Drama
Andersen–Warren, M. (1999) Speechmark Publishing
Storymaking and Creative Groupwork with Older People
Crimmens, P. (1997) Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Food
Eating Well for Older People with Dementia
A good practice guide for residential and nursing homes and others involved in caring for older people with dementia – a report of an expert working group, VOICES (1998)
Eating Well for Older People with Dementia, PO BOX 5, Manchester M60 3GE, 0870 6080213
Food, Drink and Dementia – how to help people with dementia eat and drink well
Crawley, H. (2002) Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling
Food Glorious Food – perspectives on food and dementia
Marshall, M. (2002) Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling
Other
English Heritage Access Guide – information about the access of all English Heritage properties for disabled people,
PO Box 569,
Swindon SN2 2YP,
0870 3331181
www.english-heritage.org.uk/
A Review of Intergenerational Practice in the UK
Dr Gillian Granville, The Centre for Intergenerational Practice, Beth Johnson Foundation (2002)
www.centreforip.org.uk
Publishers Details
Age Concern Bookshop,
Linhay House,
Linhay Business Park,
Ashburton, TQ13 7UP
Tel: 0870 4422120
www.ageconcern.org.uk/bookshop
Age Exchange,
Reminiscence Centre,
11 Blackheath Village,
London SE3 9LA
Tel: 020 8318 9105
www.age-exchange.org.uk
Centre for Intergenerational Practice,
The Beth Johnson Foundation
Parkfield House,
64 Princes Road,
Hartshill,
Stoke–on–Trent, ST4 7JL
Tel: 01782 844 036
www.centreforip.org.uk
Christian Council on Ageing Dementia Working Group,
33 The Plain,
Brailsford,
Ashbourne,
Derbyshire,
DE6 3BZ
Dementia Services Development Centre,
Iris Murdoch Centre,
University of Stirling,
Stirling, FK9 4LA.
Tel: 01786 467740
www.dementia.stir.ac.uk
Hawker Publications,
2nd Floor Culvert House,
Culvert Road,
London SW11 5DH,
Tel: 020 7720 2108
www.careinfo.org
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
116 Pentonville Road,
London N1 9JB
Tel: 020 7833 2307
Magic Me
18 Victoria Park Square,
London,
E2 9PF,
Tel: 020–3222–6064
www.magicme.co.uk
NAPA – National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People,
Bondway Commercial Centre,
Unit 5.12, 71 Bondway,
London SW8 1SQ
Tel: 020 7078 9375
www.napa-activities.co.uk
Speechmark Publishing,
70 Alston Drive,
Bradwell Abbey,
Milton Keynes, MK13 9HG,
Tel: 0800 243 755
www.speechmark.net
Pictures to Share www.picturestoshare.co.uk/purchasing_order.htm
Tel: 01829 770024
Pictures to Share is a small social enterprise publishing innovative and high quality illustrated books specially designed for people with dementia.
NAPA members are eligible for free p&p on all orders when they quote their NAPA membership number.
Many Happy Returns – www.manyhappyreturns.org
Tel: 07976 287 952
Many Happy Returns produce cards that stimulate conversation and reminiscence, helping to create rich, enjoyable experiences and stories.
NAPA members will receive a discount of 10% on orders when they quote their NAPA membership number.
CATALOGUES WITH ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
Jabadao
The Yard,
Viaduct Street,
Stanningley,
Leeds, LS28 6AU,
Tel: 0113 236 3311
www.jabadao.org
'Bags of Ideas' catalogue has wide range of props for movement and dance work such as soft and scented balls, carnival sticks, parachutes, lycra sheets and elastic ropes.
The Consortium Care
Hammond Way,
Trowbridge,
Wiltshire,
BA14 8RR
Tel: 08453 66 88 22
Fax: 08453 66 88 33
www.theconsortiumcare.co.uk
Specific activities section with lots of practical resources.
Winslow Catalogue
Goyt Side Road,
Chesterfield,
Derbyshire,
S40 2PH,
Tel: 0845 230 2777
www.winslow-cat.com
Health and Rehabilitation Catalogue with specific dementia section and good range of games, group work and quiz books, reminiscence products etc.
ROMPA
Goyt Side Road,
Chesterfield,
Derbyshire,
S40 2PH,
Tel: 0845 230 1177
www.rompa.com
Multisensory environments and leisure equipment.
Nottingham Rehab Supplies
Clinitron House,
Excelsoir Road,
Ashby de la Zouch,
Leicestershire, LE65 1JG,
Tel: 0845 120 4522
www.nrs-uk.co.uk
Over 3,500 daily living aids.
Specialist Crafts Ltd
PO Box 247,
Leicester,
LE1 9QS,
Tel: 0116 269 7711
www.speccrafts.co.uk
Art and Craft Catalogue
TFH Special Needs Toys
5–7 Severnside Business Park,
Severn Road,
Stourport–on– Severn,
Worcestershire,
DY13 9HT,
Tel: 01299 827820
www.specialneedstoys.com/uk
Multi–sensory environments including sensory gardens.
Age Appropriate Resources
Tel: 01299 827820
www.specialneedstoys.com/ukaa
New World Music Ltd
Harmony House,
Hillside Road East,
Bungay,
Suffolk,
NR35 1RX,
Tel: 01986 891 600
www.newworldmusic.com/uk
A wide collection of new world music for general relaxation and sensory environments.
As Time Goes By
Unit 4, Albert Street,
Droylsden,
Manchester,
M43 7BA,
Tel: 0161 3706908
Collections of nostalgic music at reasonable prices.
Music and Memories
Good Music Record Co.,
Hays House,
Freepost RRYK–TYCE–ABAE,
PO BOX 261,
St Austell,
Cornwall, PL25 9EH,
Tel: 01726 819111
www.goodmusic.co.uk
Collections of nostalgic music and videos.
Entertainers
Ladder to the Moon – Interactive Theatre in Health and Care Settings
www.laddertothemoon.co.uk
Telephone: 0207 228 9700
Silver Comedy – Britain's first specialist comedy training company seeking to enrich the lives of older people through actively engaging them in comedy workshops and performances.
www.silvercomedy.co.uk Telephone 07814 962687
