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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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