READING ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS
- 1 January 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Educational Gerontology
- Vol. 4 (3) , 239-243
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0360127790040306
Abstract
The problem of reducing withdrawal and enhancing the lives of nursing home patients and other elderly members of society becomes more serious as the number of aged increases. Declines in the ability of elderly may be attributable, in certain cases, to disuse of intellectual capacities. Social reinforcement through reading activities has been proposed as a means of enhancing the performance of the aged and relieving the pain of social deprivation. In order to investigate this hypothesis, two reading groups were formed in a 100‐bed convalescent home; each group met for 6 weeks for 45 minutes. Short stories of high interest were read and discussed. Patients appeared to appreciate and enjoy the sessions. Problems of conducting similar programs were discussed and further research suggested.Keywords
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