A Therapeutic Hugging Week in a Geriatric Facility

A Therapeutic Hugging Week in a Geriatric Facility

Elderly nursing home residents have a heightened need for affectionate touch and are particularly sensitive to its benefits. This inspired two social workers to develop a "hugging week," celebrating the theme of affection throughout a geriatric facility. This innovative program had positiv...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of gerontological social work 1989-02, Vol.13 (3-4), p.181-186
Hauptverfasser: Weisberg, Judith, Haberman, Maxine R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Elderly
Love
Needs
Nursing Homes
Physical Contact
Social Support
Support
Washington, D.C
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Zusammenfassung:Elderly nursing home residents have a heightened need for affectionate touch and are particularly sensitive to its benefits. This inspired two social workers to develop a "hugging week," celebrating the theme of affection throughout a geriatric facility. This innovative program had positive effects not only on the residents but on family and staff members as well.
ISSN:0163-4372
1540-4048
DOI:10.1300/J083V13N03_13