We are smack in the middle of book week, so I thought I would write about that. Some people may think that book week is only for children but I think books and the celebration and acknowledgementof literature and writers is an enjoyable activity for all.
My six year old son has gone to school dressed as a cowboy and he has a lasso instead of a gun! We wondered if the lasso might be a problem too and issued firm instructions that he is not to lasso people! I guess the teacher will confiscate the said item if it all gets too much. I remember that teachers were master confiscators when I went to school. Do they still do that?
Now, you may not want to go as far as dressing up (but it would be fun if you did) What about reading a book to the young person or people in your life? Perhaps you could get out and visit the library, borrow a book. Your local library has large print books, talking books and even DVD's to borrow. If you are an aged care worker, you could take the time to read to someone, just a short paragraph because I know you are busy! Does the facility where you work or live have a library?
I thought you may be interested to see which writers won awards this year so here is a link to the book week page: http://cbca.org.au/winners2011.htm
Have a look and make an effort to feature books in your life this week... Happy reading or listening!
About Me
- Jordanna Zareb
- I have been working in the aged care industry for thirty years and have gathered a lot of information on the topic in that time. Some things I have learned through formal training by underatking accredited courses, some has been learned through experience and other things I have simply questioned whilst observing clients. Many questions remain unanswered. I have had the privledge of training others in aged care courses and have gathered immense knowledge from this process too. Over the years I have seen many changes in the aged care industry including care standards, government funding models and ultimately schools of thought on the right and wrong way to do things. I have been left with no choice but to grow and change with the industry.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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