Hands off not an option!  -  Hans Marcel Becker

the reminiscence museum: mirror of a humanistic care philosophy

KORTE INHOUD

This book is a must-read for anyone contemplating to invest in innovation of contemporary elderly care institutions and nursing homes. It presents compelling arguments as to why a reminiscence museum is such a powerful medium to enrich a senior citizen’s mind, heart and soul.

In its fourteen chapters, lavishly illustrated with vivid colour photographs of countless period objects, you will learn about the important role a reminiscence museum can play as a place where elderly people can feel at home. Hands Off Not An Option! is a title inspired by the basic principle that such museum objects are explicitly displayed to be touched and handled. These tangible experiences stimulate memories and serve as conversation pieces for the elderly, their family and their care-givers.

The author outlines his unique and thought-provoking Humanistic Care philosophy, which presupposes that sharing memories is one of the vital ingredients for a happy and fulfilled old age. The book offers guidelines for care professionals, teache...
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2011 Uitgever: Eburon Uitgeverij Illustrator: Pieter Martijn Vertaler: Francine Graafmans-Immink 270 paginas Taal: Engels Grootte:  242x173x19 ISBN-10: 9059724127 ISBN-13: 9789059724129