Care Homes Update - New Activities ...

Good Morning, Afternoon, Evening Everyone,

Especially  ... Care Home Owners, Managers, Care Activity Coordinators and Carers ...

Thought I should update you:

Just taking a break from editing my latest Activity Book - so new, it's just making its way to the printers  - I'm promised a 7 day delivery ...  

                *  Save Time 

                *  Care More

                *  Reduce Stress

                *  Save Money

                *  Enjoy the Experience

The Happy Days Creative Care Collection ~ Interactive Pages and Social Activities 

for

Care - Nursing - Dementia Homes, Assisted Living & Domiciliary Environments

to assist

 Activity Coordinators & Carers 

Involving residents in regular activities may help stave boredom, frustrations and assist a physical and mental health life styles through active and verbal interaction with other residents and caring support staff. Interaction may help residents maintain skills, express feelings through art, music, writing, creative, craft and communicative activities, bringing pleasure to participants and helpers.

If you would like to view samples, book a visit or for further information, please email Gillian ~ gmhesketh@yahoo.co.uk

or see links on www.happydayspublishing.co.uk

Gillian Hesketh has studied English Literature and Linguistics and holds an MA in Creative Writing. Her work is based on her studies, research, life experience and on-going case-studies: Language and Power, Speech and Thought - Memory; recalling past events and experiences to aid thought processes - Behaviour Theories and Therapies.

Passionate about bringing her work to benefit others, she relishes in language change, metaphor, texture and colour which she uses as a platform for her topics, sensitive issues and activities. 

Gillian has co-organised Creative Writing workshops where she recognised the need for materials to help people express their needs, wants, wishes and hopes. She is an active member of two writing groups and writes poetry.

Gillian Hesketh MA

A special place for special memories ...

A special place for special memories ...

more at http://happydayspublishing.co.uk

Gillian

Childhood ...

Childhood is a journey that could shape a child for the rest of his or her life. That's my favourite sentence at the moment. The possibility of doing a research PhD on Early Intervention; identifying difficulties earlier in life could help some young people form a more positive sense of self, outlook and ensure wellbeing, has been on my mind for some time. Of course, this would take up a massive 3 years - at least - at the same time, I would be continuing with writing the Happy Days Programme, taking on staff to take the programme around the country, developing new products, communicating with my 4 almost adult children, helping them to settle into adult lifework [of course, they can do this themselves but we mothers often like to be on hand in case we're needed, don't we?] and caring for my mum who is 86 and housebound. Prioritise is the word that comes to mind. I would need to manage all of these at the same time - and ensure I could remain alert throughout. I may need a Happy Days Page to help me work it all out!

So, I am about to prioritise. I'm about to follow my own advice. I'm off to somewhere a little warmer for a few days to finish one of my projects: Happy Days Care Home Activities, Memory Boxes and Personal Joggers. With a deadline looming - this is the most important part of my work at the moment. No phone, limited internet access, plenty of fruit, no chocolate [ it melts anyway ] and maybe one unit of alcohol per day will hopefully ensure I won't be able to procrastinate for one minute. Let's hope so because I can't wait to get onto my next project: Self-image packages for young people to learn more about themselves, identify any learn to manage any difficulties, encourage well-being ... here I go procrastinating! Off to pack - limited clothes, one pair of shoes [maybe two], maximum books, theories, case-studies,  quotes, links, notes, diagrams, doodles ...

See you next week everyone, hope the sun shines.
Happy Days,
Gillian