The purpose of this training session is to provide, to a group staff within the
workplace, an introduction into the planning and implementing process
involved in delivering meaningful activities to older people. It is often used as a selection process to identify potential coordinators within the team. 

All staff and activities coordinators who plan and /or deliver activities in care homes, day centres or advocate on a one to one basis or support staff who do.

∇ understand from a person centred approach the needs of the
specific service users in more detail
∇ implement a broader range of activities techniques
∇ develop their motivation skills
∇ develop a broader knowledge of potential resources
∇ work with individuals who have limited abilities
∇ identify activity types and their suitability to the individual
∇ develop a system of the planning process
∇ understand age appropriate activities,
∇ identify the ideal frequency of activities
∇ Utilise life themes and understand why