Creating Meaningful Group Activities for Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Tulloh Anna, Westmore Megan, Anderson Keith, Mauldin Rebecca
Primary Institution: University of Mississippi
Hypothesis
Current guidelines for activity development lack a standardized framework for creating meaningful activities for older adults.
Conclusion
The study shows that using interpretive principles can enhance the development of meaningful activities for older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Activity programming is vital for supporting engagement and improving quality of life for older adults.
- Current guidelines for activity development lack a standardized framework.
- Interpretation can provide practical guidance for creating engaging experiences.
Takeaway
This study helps us understand how to make fun and engaging activities for older people by using special ideas from teaching about nature and history.
Methodology
The study used field notes from an online nature-based group activity in an assisted living community to develop and implement the program.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in an assisted living community.
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