Overview

Not only does this book offer insights into how to better serve all seniors, but it also provides complete step-by-step instructions for dozens of exciting and engaging programs that can be held both onsite and offsite. While serving the senior population is a standard service in public libraries, it has traditionally focused on in-house programs and homebound services. On the Go with Senior Services is different. With this inspiring and practical guide, your library can rejuvenate its in-house services with new programs and also take them on the road—to retirement and assisted living communities, adult day care programs, and nursing homes and rehab centers. With such diversity in the senior population, this book describes strategies for designing senior programs that fit your community's needs. It offers a trove of templates for programs that range from crafts, word games, pop culture, pets, holidays, humor, mysteries, technology, and music. It offers tips and suggestions on how to interact with seniors, including those who may have a variety of physical and cognitive needs. There are also guidelines for working with individuals suffering from dementia. A robust list of further resources is provided. The growing population of seniors presents librarians with new challenges and opportunities, and this book is a valuable guide to navigating and embracing them.

Full Product Details

Author:   Phyllis Goodman
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781440872280

ISBN 10:   1440872287
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   06 February 2020
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Programming for the Older Adult 1. The Older Adult Population Generations of the Older Adult Population Profile of the Older Adult Community and Library Assessments Library Programming Creating Relationships with Community Organizations Working with the Older Adult Population Conclusion References Part II: The Programs 2. Just for Fun Introduction Let's Have a Good Laugh Pets The Sweet Taste of Candy and Chocolate 3. It's about Time Introduction Baseball: America's Favorite Pastime Local History Programs Cincinnati: Then and Now Music of the Decades Superhero Storytime Thanksgiving Memories TV Trivia: The Golden Girls The Twelfth Month: The Holiday Month Valentine's Day 4. Places and Puzzles Introduction Cruising the Caribbean Mystery and Detectives Road Trips 5. Words and Stories Introduction Chit Chat: Trains Storytellers Summer Reading Words on Wheels 6. Art-Based Programs Introduction Adult Maker Series: Building a Terrarium Art and Artists Arts-Based Literacy Outreach Books and Crafts 7. Mind and Memory Introduction Understanding Patrons with Dementia Mary Beth Riedner Designing Book and Reading Programs Project BRIDGE Library Memory Project and Memory Cafés Memory Cafés: All Things Ice Cream Memory Cafés Music & Memory The Music & Memory Program The Music and Memory Program The Tales and Travel Memories Program 8. Technology Connections Introduction Technology Classes without a Computer Lab Adam Chang Technology Outreach Examples of Technology Programs Apple iPhone: Getting Started Appy Hour Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Old and New Tech: Virtual Reality and Stereoscopic Devices Web on Wheels Bus: Mobile Computer Lab Conclusion Resource Directory Index

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Adult service librarians will find practical ideas that can easily be adapted to fit their own community. * Library Journal *

Adult service librarians will find practical ideas that can easily be adapted to fit their own community. - Library Journal

Author Information

Phyllis Goodman is a recently retired librarian who worked more than 25 years in library services and education.

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