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Author:   Michael Leitner ,  Sara Leitner
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Haworth Press Inc
Edition:   3rd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 22.60cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.930kg
ISBN:  

9780789015358

ISBN 10:   0789015358
Pages:   488
Publication Date:   01 September 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction to Leisure Services for Elders Introduction Terminology Demography of the Older Population Importance of Recreation for Elders Current Status of Leisure Services for Elders Factors Affecting Recreation Participation Patterns Summary PART I: SETTINGS Chapter 2. Senior Centers and Clubs Introduction Learning Objectives History and Background Goals and Objectives Target Population The Setting Recreation Program Planning in Senior Centers Summary Chapter 3. Senior Day Care Centers Introduction Learning Objectives History and Background Goals and Objectives of Day Care Recreation in Senior Day Care: A Rationale Research in Senior Day Care Target Population The Setting Considerations in the Provision of Services Funding Summary Chapter 4. Recreation in Residential Communities for Older Adults (Michael J. Leitner, Sara F. Leitner, Philip D. Shapiro, and Nancy A. Shapiro) Introduction Learning Objectives Growth of Age Segregation Types of Retirement Housing Elders’ Preferences Desirability of Age-Segregated Living Arrangements Trends in Retirement Housing Case Study: Promenade on the River, Reno, Nevada Summary Chapter 5. Nursing Homes Introduction Learning Objectives Nursing Homes in the United States Recreation in Nursing Homes Characteristics of Nursing Home Residents and Their Implications for Recreation Services Other Considerations in Providing Recreational Services Activity Programs in Nursing Homes A Humanistic Perspective (From the First Edition) A Humanistic Perspective (Part Two) Summary PART II: FOUNDATIONS Chapter 6. Recreation Leadership Principles Introduction Learning Objectives Competencies Summary Chapter 7. Program Planning Principles Introduction Learning Objectives Competencies Summary Chapter 8. Program Evaluation Introduction Learning Objectives Purposes of Evaluation Evaluation Methods Summary Appendix A: Instruction Sheet for Behavior Rating Form Appendix B: Behavior Rating Form—Music Activity Appendix C: Behavior Rating Form—Art Activity Appendix D: Behavior Rating Form—Stress Management Session Chapter 9. Leisure Counseling Introduction Learning Objectives Concepts and Definitions Background and Rationale Using Leisure Counseling with Elders Special Considerations in Counseling Elders Summary PART III: RESOURCES FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR ELDERS Chapter 10. Intergenerational Activities Introduction Learning Objectives Research on Intergenerational Recreation Recommendations for Program Planning Examples of Successful Intergenerational Activity Programs Other Intergenerational Activity Ideas Summary Chapter 11. Recreational Programs and Special Events Introduction Learning Objectives Travel Programs Camping Elderhostel and Other Educational Programs Adults’ Health and Developmental Program High-Risk Activities Sports Programs Senior Olympics/Senior Games Elderfest Volunteering Programs for Rural Elders

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