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Book SynopsisDiscussing the privatization of social security in the face of an ageing population, this text studies retirement benefits in systems based on individual saving in funded accounts. It presents an argument for reform by overviewing the economic effects of social security and the current situation.

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Book SynopsisBy the turn of the century, the largest generation of Americans in history, the Baby Boomers, will be approaching 65 years old. But as the demand for health and long-term care is growing dramatically, health care programs have been shrinking instead of expanding to meet the older generation's needs. In this timely book, John R. Wolfe offers practical solutions to the coming health crisis, exploring innovative ways of developing insurance plans for the care of the large, aging Baby Boom generation and beyond. In previous decades, when younger Americans far outnumbered older ones, retirees could depend on financial support through taxes from the population at large. But as Boomers retire and the work force begins to shrink, there will be a disproportionately large population of retirees to workers. With such a big jump in the percentage of older Americans in the population, fewer workers will be able to to transfer funds, through taxes, to retirees. Moreover, other traditionally reliab

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Book SynopsisGroup Psychodrama for Dementia, Old Age, and Loneliness offers a fresh approach for professionals working with older individuals by employing new and exciting custom methodologies in psychodrama, particularly for clients with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. This book offers a general explanation of the use of psychodrama by giving an overview of the therapeutic use of drama in all its forms, clearly explaining the concepts and methods, and describing the rationale of every intervention while also following a group over six years with precious documentation of the group process. It addresses the main concerns of those who suffer from dementia adjusting to a new and changing level of functioning, fostering a sense of belonging, preserving their innate dignity, and redefining relationships and roles.This practical guide will help therapists, social workers, family and other caregivers, teachers, and medical professionals working with older clientTrade Review"Cedar’s book humanizes the work with older adults beyond imagination. It not only inspired and encouraged me to do creative work with every living being, but I also found myself laughing and crying while reading it, as if I was watching a movie or a theatre piece. The book is written with enthusiasm and clarity: It describes the challenges and achievements of doing creative group work with people suffering from dementia, old age, and loneliness with utmost sincerity, enlightening depth, and a passionate desire to touch the reader’s heart."Professor Susana Pendzik, PhD, RDT, Tel Hai Academic College, Hebrew University of Jerusalem"In the field of dementia care we're always looking for additional ways to stimulate our groups. Once upon a time there was only music therapy and exercises. This book is fascinating, an easy read but also scientific, well versed in theoretical data and examples from life, while encouraging a new generation to get on the wagon and join in doing psychodrama. It not only adds a whole new field to our toolbox, but in line with the Melabev philosophy, accents what they can do, not what is lost; relates to them with dignity and uses the interaction within the group to build a safe, loving, support system."Leah Abramowitz, M.S.W., co-founder of Melabev, recipient of the Jerusalem Prize and the Builders of Zion Prize"This inspiring book authored by a true expert shows convincingly how a group of older adults suffering cognitive decline, Alzheimer´s disease and other dementias responded individually and in group settings to a series of exercises clearly described in each chapter. It is amazing to find out how seniors with various cognitive impairments responded to a wide range of psychodrama techniques wonderfully explained in the book."Soledad Ballesteros, Ph.D., emeritus professor of Basic Psychology, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, MadridTable of Contents1. Essential Background 2. Initiating the Process 3. Techniques and Tools 4. Observing the Process 5. Understanding the Process 6. Coping with the Process 7. Adapting the Process 8. Beyond the Process 9. Appendix

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Book SynopsisThe fifth edition of this widely used book by caregivers brings to you updated and revised content, built on the basic understanding that medicine does not work in a vacuum, but rather alongside other disciplines to provide the environment for a healthy and fulfilling long life. Edited by alumni and senior faculty at McGill University, with international contributions, this book advocates the achievement of better, longer, satisfying, and more productive lives for older persons. It is a helpful resource for physicians, professional caregivers, therapists, students, and residents in medical and nursing disciplines, who care for our burgeoning older population and need to know what to look for and when to consult specialists.Key Features:1. Follows a uniform structure with many chapters having a hypothetical vignette for instructional purposes and with the clinical chapters detailing the features and diagnosis of given conditions, along with possible management protocolTrade ReviewA readable, engaging and thought-provoking book that offers a broad overview of ageing and aged care,while at the same time providing detailed and relevant clinical information.Glenn Duns, MDCM, FRACGP,MPH, MelbourneThe new Fifth edition of The Care of the Older Person, written by eminent experts, details stumbling blocks and disease processes encountered by older people, including frailty and loss of mental acuity. Strategies to mitigate, and even avoid, such conditions, including possible changes in lifestyle, which I have spent a lifetime advocating, are detailed, as well as how to care for persons who are living with such conditions.Joe De Sena, Founder and CEO of SpartanThe fifth edition of The Care of the Older Person, edited by Ronald Caplan, MD, and authored by McGill faculty, is an excellent resource for the improvement of health and nutrition and the diagnosis and treatment of disease in the geriatric patient. Brief clinical vignettes solidify the principles covered in each chapter and highlight differences in this population. As we enter the “older person” age group, I greatly appreciate the authors’ and editor’s careful attention to all the elements of patient care, from assessment with the frailty index to application of care pathways ensuring optimal outcomes despite multiple comorbidities, impaired physiologic reserve and functional status. Ethical issues and patient values are also well incorporated into decision-making. I recommend this book to all those interested in the care of this vulnerable population-physicians, advanced care providers, nurses and students.Mary C. McCarthy, MD, FACS, MAMSEProfessor EmeritusWright State University School of MedicineThe Care of the Older Person is a remarkable book on many levels. In addition to being clearly written, it explores areas that do not even appear on the average practitioner’s radar. There is an entire chapter on the many aspects of building a residence for older people; there is another chapter on the relative merits of cancer screening for this and that condition; there is a chapter on the psychology of getting older, becoming disabled, and obviously, coming closer to dying. These are topics that many practitioners would rather leave to others. Yet, as the saying goes, no snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible. All practitioners (except perhaps pediatricians) need a passing knowledge of the information in this book. I can well see this work becoming part of medical school curricula.Ronald Grelsamer, Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY.The book is much more than a typical medical textbook. It delves deeper and wider into the important question of what can be done to improve all aspects of the lives of older persons in our world today. The latest edition of this comprehensive textbook offers a wealth of current information. It should be available to all who care for older persons. David E. Wesson, MD, Emeritus Professor of Surgery Baylor College of Medicine Table of ContentsDISCLAIMEREDITORS/CONTRIBUTORSCONTRIBUTORSHELPING 1. Introduction2. Caring for the older person3. Frailty4. Physical activity as a countermeasure to frailty5. Doctor, my spouse is getting forgetful6. Update on Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and management7. Navigating the journey of dementia as a caregiver8. How to diagnose and manage delirium9. Why does my patient have gait & balance disorders?10. Could my patient be malnourished?11. Dental care in older persons12. Eating, drinking and swallowing problems of vulnerable older adultsVULNERABILITY13. Architecture and the aging14. Are the immunizations of my patient up to date?15. Management of older patients in the emergency department: this man is old, but is it an emergency?16. Critical care of the older person17. COVID-19 in long-term careCARING18. Arthritis in the older person19. Stroke prevention in the elderly20. Advances in cardiac care for older persons21. Could my patient be at risk of orthostatic hypotension?22. The care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in older adults23. How do I manage my patient with peripheral arterial disease?24. How to manage type 2 diabetes in frail elderly patients25. Hepatobiliary considerations, including cancer26. Abdominal organ transplantation in the older personCANCER27. Cancer in older adults28. Cancer screening in the older adult29. Diagnosis and management of bowel cancer30. Precision medicine and care of the older patient31. Psycho oncology: living with the fear of deathCONSIDERATIONS32. Incontinence in older adults33. Sleep disorders in older persons34. Polypharmacy and deprescribing in the elderly35. After menopause36. The senior adult eye37. Hearing loss and aging38. Skin care of the older person: the skin and its associated changes39. Caring for the older person undergoing plastic surgeryUNDERSTANDING, PROTECTING40. Elder abuse41. Late-life anxiety42. An overview of late-life depression43. Assessment of decision-making capacity44. How can older people be protected?45. Financial guidance for seniors46. The role of religious belief in the end-of-life care of older personsMEDICAL TERMS Medical terms and their meaning: GlossaryBibliography & Supplemental Bibliography

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Book SynopsisBringing together leading scholars, this international collection examines different dimensions of ageing and ageism in a range of media and how older adults use and interact with the media.Table of Contents1 Introduction: Ageing in/and the Media - Virpi Ylänne Part I: Framing and Constructing Ageing in Media Reporting 2 ‘Apocalyptic Demography’ Versus the ‘Reckless Generation’: Framing the Third and Fourth Ages in the Media - Paul Higgs and Chris Gilleard 3 Older Adults and the Pandemic in UK News Media - Virpi Ylänne 4 Present Time Witches: Media and the Intersecting Discourses of Age, Gender, and Mental Health in Ghana - Monika Wilińska and Doris Boateng 5 Portrayals of Older People With Dementia in Taiwanese Newspapers - Chin-Hui Chen and Yan-Hua Huang 6 Older LGBTQ+ Persons in Canadian Newspapers - Laura Hurd and Raveena Mahal Part II: Imagined Ageing in Promotional and Fictional Contexts 7 Ageism and the Promotion of Agelessness in Brazilian Advertising - Gisela Castro 8 Visual Ageism on Public Organisations’ Websites - Eugène Loos, Loredana Ivan, Maria Sourbati, Wenqian Xu, Christa Lykke Christensen and Virpi Ylänne 9 Imag(in)ing Ageing Futures in Comics and Graphic Novels - Nicole Dalmer and Lucia Cedeira Serantes Part III: Older Adults’ Interaction With the Media and Media Technologies 10 Advertising Old Men: Swedish Old Men Reflect on ‘Seeing Themselves’ - Karin Lövgren, Linn Sandberg and Jeff Hearn 11 Older Women and Women’s Magazines: Audience, Agency, and Life Course - Dana Sawchuk 12 The Double Logic of Care: Age, Gender, and Media Technologies in Austria - Barbara Ratzenböck 13 Conclusion - Virpi Ylänne

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Book SynopsisNominated for the Chortle Comedy Book Award 2023'Blisteringly well written, deeply humane and very funny' Daily Telegraph'Enough to make you die laughing' Daily Mail'Funny and moving' Daily ExpressWhether he's initiating a coup d'état against new regulations with the residents, or forging a bond with the 98-year old who once called him a fat slut, Pope Lonergan's work is infinitely varied. This no-holds-barred account shows what life inside a care home is really like, for both residents and carers. Featuring night-time drama, incontinence pads and the uniquely dark humour of one double-amputee Alzheimer's patient, here you can learn everything you ever wanted to know (and a few things you probably really didn't) about Britain's care system.This important memoir challenges us all to think differently about the value of our elderly, and also the carers who look after them.Trade ReviewFunny and moving... deeply affecting * Daily Express *Blackly funny... enough to make you die laughing * Daily Mail *Five out of five stars. This book does for care home workers what This Is Going to Hurt did for junior doctors... this isn't just a conscience-rebooting book. It's also blisteringly well written, deeply humane and very funny * Daily Telegraph *Pope Lonergan is always very funny even when dealing with the most serious subject matter -- David BaddielPope is such a kind, funny and erudite guide through a world many of us ignore. I hope people read the book. It can't possibly be what they think. It is exceptional * Andrew Hankinson *

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Book Synopsis This in-depth description of life in a nursing/care home for 70 residents and 40 staff highlights the daily care of frail or ill residents between 80 and 100 years of age, including people suffering with dementia. How residents interact with care assistants is emphasised, as are the different behaviours of men and women observed during a year of daily conversations between the author, patients and staff, who share their stories of the pressures of the work. Living Before Dying shows a world where, in extreme old age, people have to learn how to cope with living communally.Trade Review “This is a poignant account of a yearlong observational study of a large nursing home… Overall, a practical and empathetic consideration of elder care.” • Choice “Living Before Dying is an important and timely contribution to a rising body of social scientific and bioethical work about dementia, including the anthropology of senility. It should be read by all those who want care to improve for older people, with and without dementia.” • Times Higher Education “A key quality of this book is the richness of detail, which unveils the crude reality of what it can mean to live and work in an institution for older people. This kind of detail, sometimes extremely frank, is often lacking in other accounts in the literature.” • Anthropology in Action “This short book is packed with fascinating detail and unflinching commentary. Residential homes, as Davies notes, are perhaps the epitome of Goffman’s definition of a total institution. Read this study and pray that you do not end up incarcerated, or at least that conditions change. How to improve social care is not addressed here, but the urgent need to do so could not be clearer.” • Work, Employment and Society Journal “I strongly recommend this book, as its contents will shock, surprise and even reveal the truth about what happens behind closed doors at some care homes ... It is with great sensitivity that Davies has captured the true nature of caring for older people in a care setting. and the staff that care and support them in the latter years of their lives.” • Nursing and Residential Care “Dr. Davies has tackled a complex, emotionally difficult and important issue facing a growing number of families with ageing parents worldwide. She guides the reader through the maze of changing conditions and emotions with grace and compassion. Her observations are astute, deep and insightful.” • Patricia O’Neill, University of Oxford China Centre.Table of Contents Foreword Lord Nigel Crisp Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. The Social and Behavioural Implications of People with Dementia Chapter 2. Caring in Action - Women in the Workplace Chapter 3. Social Organization within the Nursing Home Chapter 4. Managing Activities for the Residents Chapter 5. Ordering Disorder Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis guide to Adaptive Interaction explains how to assess the communication repertoires of people with dementia who can no longer speak, and offers practical interventions for those who wish to interact with them.Outlining the challenges faced by people living with advanced dementia, this book shows how to relieve the strain on relationships between them, their families, and professional caregivers through better, person-centred communication. It includes communication assessment tools and guidance on how to build on the communication repertoire of the individual with dementia using nonverbal means including imitation, facial expressions, sounds, movement, eye gaze and touch. With accessible evidence and case studies based on the authors' research, Adaptive Interaction can be used as the basis for developing interactions without words with people living with dementia.Trade ReviewAt last a book that is written in a way that everyone can understand and use in their daily work. Person-centred and practical, this is something that will without doubt change the lives of people affected by dementia. -- Cathy Baldwin, Organisational Development Manager (Quality), Alzheimer's SocietyIn this book the authors take us on an exciting learning journey by developing our understanding of communication, helping us to become communication partners and then equipping us with the knowledge of Adaptive Interaction. Using sensitive personal examples, the text enhances our ability and skills in such a way as to ensure we treat the person living with dementia as an equal and valued citizen engaged with the world and people around them in a truly meaningful way. -- Henry Simmons, Chief Executive, Alzheimer ScotlandThe reader is provided with an overview of dementia which is easy to understand which also makes this book a valuable resource for anyone involved in the care of people living with dementia. -- Angela Moore, Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead, Rutland County CouncilTable of ContentsDedication. Acknowledgements. Preface. 1. Both Sides Now - Advanced Dementia From the Inside Out. 2. We've Only Just Begun - Learning the Language of Dementia. 2.1. The Impact of Dementia on Relationships. 2.2. Changes in Behaviour. 2.3. Malignant Social Psychology. 2.4. Improving Communication. 2.5. Nonverbal Communication. 2.6. Chapter Summary. 3. I Hear You Now - Collaborative Communication. 3.1. Human Communication. 3.2. Models of Communication. 3.3. Individuals with Additional Communication Needs. 3.4. Intensive Interaction. 3.5. Adaptive Interaction. 3.6. Summary. 4. Let's Work Together - Learning the Language of Dementia. 4.1. Step 1: Getting to Know You. 4.2. Step 2: Communication Environment. 4.3. Step 3: Identifying the Communicative Repertoire. 4.4. Step 4: Creating a Connection. 4.5. Step 5: Building the Connection. 4.6. Summary. 5. A Beautiful Noise: Chrissie's Story. 6. I'm Looking Through You: Eleanor's Story. 7. The Sound of Silence: Bert's Story. Epilogue. Appendix - Adaption Interaction Process Charts. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThere has been significant societal and global change in recent years with accompanying shifts in how older people are perceived by societies across the world. Different treatment and care possibilities are emerging but concerns about the implications of our longevity also continue to be raised. The value of occupational therapy is greater than ever before, given its work across health and social care boundaries. Occupational Therapy with Older People Into the 21st Century demonstrates the ways in which occupational therapists can maximise this potential to the benefit of older people. Using best evidence as well as professional and personal perspectives, Mountain explores the realities of later life, ageing in place, the implication of the technological age, meeting needs for rehabilitation, revisiting and valuing the core principles of occupational therapy, and more. In contrast to other works in this space, Occupational Therapy with Older People Into the 21st Century appraises the totality of interdisciplinary evidence in light of policy and global and national trends, highlighting how evidence generated by other disciplines as well as that created by occupational therapists can be harnessed by the profession.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Realities of Later Life Chapter 2. Ageing in Place Chapter 3. Implications of the Technological Age Chapter 4. The Contribution of Design to Quality Later Life Chapter 5. Health Promotion and Occupational Therapy Chapter 6. Meeting Needs for Rehabilitation Chapter 7. A Changing Backdrop for Service Delivery Chapter 8. Revisiting and Valuing the Core Principles of Occupational Therapy

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Book SynopsisDiscover the yoga and movement therapies at the heart of health in later life through this accessible guide for teachers and therapists.Beth Spindler has devised innovative movement practices based around acknowledging the trauma and vulnerability that come with a lifetime of memories. Trauma can exacerbate the effects of illnesses and conditions common in older adults, including depression, dementia, Parkinson's and arthritis. The movement and yoga therapeutics in this volume take a holistic approach to healing trauma alongside gentle practices to aide in managing symptoms in later life. Each chapter takes on a different condition or situation, explores how they can relate to trauma, and provides both the physical movement and the breathing exercises to address the issue.Complete with illustrations and adaptations for any setting or ability, the practices in this guide are suitable for many practitioners working with either individuals or groups.Trade ReviewTrauma-Aware Yoga and Movement Therapeutics for Older Adults is the book that our family and friends who are enjoying their later years need to read. This book addresses several of the common issues that we experience as we get older, and want a natural solution to help us navigate. The book is easy to read and to understand. This books helps us to comprehend how to work with our back pain, past trauma, pelvic floor dysfunction, digestive difficulties, neurological pathologies, as well as emotional conditions. This is a comprehensive book that will help reduce suffering on all layers of the human system. -- Amy Wheeler, Ph.D., Founder of Optimal State Mobile App and Past President of the Board for International Association of Yoga Therapists (2018-2020)We are all sliding down the slope of time, and I am not the only one noticing changes as I age. Thankfully, I now have Beth's new offering to help guide me through the challenges. Health is wholeness and Beth Spindler looks at so many aspects of our whole body and whole experience of growing older. There is a wealth of information within these pages; from dealing with specific conditions using common sense, specific yogic exercises, and when necessary, more dramatic interventions to dealing with the whole transition from maturity onward. I really enjoyed educating myself on what lies ahead, what may be happening now and what to do about it all. I am sure you will too. -- Bernie Clark, bestselling author of The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga and Your Body, Your Yoga.Beth Spindler's latest piece will take you on a journey inward; examining life, death and the role of trauma in the aging process. Her work provides unique insight, tools and instruction to confront and break the cycle of chronic stress, finding safety and contentment in the body and mind. -- Dr. M. Tajouri, double board-certified physician specializing in addiction medicine with a personal interest in the role and treatment of trauma in addictive disordersThis book is relevant, comprehensive, thoughtful, and clear. Full of fun, instructive stories from [Spindler's] years of personal practice and as a yoga therapist, this book offers a solid, insightful rationale as to the "why" of trauma for seniors - useful not only for the yoga-curious elder, but also for long-time students and teachers alike. I'm thrilled that Beth approaches yoga not simply as a movement practice, but as a holistic, integrated system for personal transformation. -- Kristine Weber, yoga therapist and founder of Subtle Yoga, www.subtleyoga.comBeth Spindler's book is fascinating and brings yoga therapy face to face with the suffering of ageing. It bridges my journey of unwinding trauma, stiff joints, and aching bones with elderly parents living with dementia and other modern-day ailments. It is invaluable and will remain close at hand for practice, teaching and connecting with an ageing world. -- Andy Seizan Robins Roshi, Zen Master, Chosei Zen LineageBeth Spindler shines her light on practical and scientifically validated yoga practices, which inspire to heal. In an accessible way, Beth opens the door of yoga wisdom to live a full, joyful life at any age. -- Karen L. Arthur, LCSW, BCD. Trauma Therapist, Sivananda Yoga Teacher

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Book SynopsisRecording Skills in Safeguarding Adults is the comprehensive guide to keeping accurate, effective and complete records in safeguarding adults work. This book explains why good record-keeping is essential: it covers crucial skills in recording, including how to write effectively; evidential requirements when writing statements and reports for court; and minute-taking. The book includes best practice points, exercises and examples of good recording. Each chapter also features informative, anecdotal experiences and comments from experts in safeguarding adults work, including police and lawyers, on what is needed in written records and how to present evidence clearly and persuasively.This book is essential reading for all safeguarding adults practitioners who are required to keep records, including social workers, probation officers, nurses, support workers, residential and day care staff, volunteers and advocates.Trade ReviewI found much in this book to challenge current established practice in record keeping. There is a refreshing rigour and clarity of thought that will help the reader with much more than safeguarding. -- Caring TimesTable of Contents1. The Need for This Book and How to Use It. 2. The Purpose of Keeping Records. 3. Access to Records and Information Sharing. 4. Back to Basics: Good Recording Skills. 5. Tools for Effective Recording. 6. Evidential Requirements 1: Preserving and Presenting the Evidence. 7. Evidential Requirements 2: Pre-alert to Case Conference. 8. Risk Assessment and Developing Safeguarding Plans. 9. Minute Taking in Safeguarding Adults Meetings. 10. Report Writing for Court. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisEven in the later stages of the disease, when memory, words and relationships are affected, it is possible for people with dementia to express emotions, imagination, humour, sensitivities and personal preferences. This book demonstrates the many ways in which puppetry and associated art forms such as singing and story-telling can be used in a person-centred way to create opportunities for these human responses to emerge. The author describes different scenarios in which puppetry can help facilitate connections, including in response to changes in relationships, communicating when words fail and in times of distress or conflict. She explains how puppets can be used to stimulate memories, celebrate life achievements and promote self-esteem and confidence, as well as with those nearing the end of life as part of palliative care. Strategies for introducing puppetry and other forms of creative stimulation into daily care are suggested, and real examples are used to illustrate how creativity may benefit the person with dementia beyond the immediate session. Step-by-step instructions for making a variety of puppets are also included. This thought-provoking book will be a source of inspiration and practical ideas for care staff and activity coordinators, creative arts therapists, occupational therapists, puppeteers and other artists working in care settings, as well as relatives of people with dementia looking for new ways to connect with their loved ones.Trade ReviewLaced with informative, sensitive material relevant to those in the fields of health and social care, puppetry, creative arts, or simply those caring for someone with dementia, Marshall's book is a truly valuable contribution to the growing body of research suggesting that puppets are a key tool for accessing the emotions, imagination and sub-conscious of individuals facing a wide range of psychological barriers, including dementia. Above all, it is the personal accounts Marshall uses to frame each chapter which lend the book its gravity - descriptions of the huge milestones reached through puppet interventions: a non-verbal person with dementia exchanging words with a puppet; an unresponsive, disinterested individual finally interacting with the outside world through the use of animated silks; a usually hostile individual enjoying the sensation of stroking an animal puppet. They are small moments, but deeply significant ones, made possible "...in the world of puppetry, where there is no pressure to remember anyone." -- Puppeteers UKHer book is about ways of enriching and enhancing the lives of people with dementia. As a result it is not just about puppets, but about ways of engaging people using music, storytelling and reminiscence... Life should be more than routine and Puppetry in Dementia Care demonstrates that a little imagination can provide a wealth of ideas for care staff, occupational therapists, storytellers and for the friends and family of people with dementia to connect and engage. -- F & F (Facts and Fiction)The puppet is a tool - a weapon to transform the subconscious, to stir the emotions and to re-connect our memory. I understand this concept, and as Karrie discusses, it really works. I have worked all my life in using the puppet to break down barriers and get messages across to the public throughout the world. Be it with AIDS education, democracy and corruption education or creativity and communication in schools, universities or the corporate world, the results are always the same. The puppet or inanimate object has an innate power to communicate on a "soul level". A simple movement by an inanimate object fascinates us and can move us to tears without necessarily saying a word. Karrie puts it very aptly: we connect in the moment of 'now'. -- Gary Friedman, Gary Friedman Productions, CEO Corporate Creatures, and editor of www.puppetrynews.comTriumph over adversity is something that is often praised, but this book shows us how to get so much more. Creating joy where there was despair is something so powerful as to seem miraculous. Karrie Marshall shows us the great value of using puppetry in care settings to achieve just that and then gives us the tools to do it for ourselves. Powerful, inspiring and empowering. -- Keith Walker, Policy Officer - Health Improvement, Highland Council, Choose Life Highland CoordinatorCalmly and lucidly, Karrie Marshall tells extraordinary stories of the positive impact which just one art form - puppetry - can have in one crucial and highly emotive field of healthcare: dementia. In doing so she also reminds us that we've not yet grasped the full power of the arts to change lives. -- Robert Livingstone, Director of HI~Arts, promoting the arts in the Highlands and Islands of ScotlandThis book provides an excellent justification for the use of art, and more specifically puppetry, as a way of connecting with people with dementia who might otherwise have difficulties maintaining social interaction. Karrie Marshall has obviously researched her subject thoroughly and this book will be of use to anyone who has contact with people with dementia whether they are activity coordinators in care homes, formal carers or relatives. It seeks to introduce novel ways of enhancing the quality of life for people with dementia, at whatever stage they are in the condition. -- Dr Samantha Murphy, lecturer and Chair of the Open University module on Death and Dying, and module author on forthcoming Open University module on Dementia CareWith her innovative, creative approach, founded on years of experience, mixed with compassion, humour and boundless enthusiasm, Karrie builds beautiful bridges of hope, empowerment and inspiration for clients, relatives and staff alike. -- Jo Munroe, Project Worker (social care)This inspirational book explores the use of creativity through puppetry and person centred care... The text has numerous examples where a variety of techniques have been used to establish rapport and develop therapeutic relationships. It explores the theoretical basis of dementia care and how theories can be applied in care homes and in the community.The book is particularly relevant to occupational therapists working with clients with dementia when communication and social interaction deficits may be present. It gives practical examples of how a variety of activities can be graded and adapted for individual use and highlights alternative approaches that may be beneficial... Creativity is used to build bridges and strengthen relationships through shared projects which can be incorporated into everyday life. It suggests activities that people with and without dementia are supported in expressing emotions, imagination, personal preferences and humour. Words are not always necessary, colours and visual stimuli are essential. Memories are unlocked with puppets bringing to life nursery rhymes and fables.The engaging style of writing encourages the reader to continue from chapter to chapter. It provides practical ideas to inspire care givers to enter a shared world which can promote well-being and understanding. The text is balanced between theory and case studies... The author has a background in nursing and education. She clearly demonstrates her understanding of the complex needs of those with dementia and how we need to enter and understand the world they live in through her insightful comments and analysis. I would definitely recommend this book for use within the occupational therapists toolkit. It is an excellent resource to support practice and education of carers and students. -- Claire Thorpe, Senior OT, Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust * College of Occupational Therapists Specialist section: Older People *the book introduces the idea of puppetry for adults then specifically links using puppetry with people who have dementia... Chapters are themed... There are many suggestions on how to 'work' with the puppets and how to include expressive work in practice... I recommend the book to practitioners especially those who use expressive/creative work; there are many tips. The book is relationship-centred, it is about being 'creatively person-centred' and encouraging practitioners to use 'creative thinking'... The author weaves research and practice together expertly with many helpful references and tips. Highly recommended. -- Person-Centred QuarterlyEveryone in any way involved in caring for a person with dementia should use this book to stimulate the quiescent creativity in the person with dementia. -- Margot Lindsay, Research Department of Mental Health Sciences * European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Man with a Kitten in his Pocket. 1. Old Joe Knows a Few Things: The World of Puppetry. 2. Kissing Scarves: Being Person-centred. 3. He Closes His Eyes When I am Near: Changes in Relationship. 4. The Amazing Grace of Dancing Birds: Communicating Beyond Words. 5. Rocky, My Friend: Connecting in Times of Distress or Conflict. 6. The Man Who Sandpapered the Air, with Pride: A Life Worth Living. 7. My Life is Like a Dolphin: Narrative Work, Puppets and Celebrations. 8. The Etiquette of Dreadful Singing: Singing Puppets. 9. The Dying Lady with a Diva on Her Bed: The World of Bed Theatre. 10. Get me that Red Lipstick, I'm Going to the Ball: Self-esteem through Puppetry. 11. 'Flobadob': Stimulating Memories. 12. The Exotic Bird Comes Home: Animal Puppets. 13. A Sentence a Day: Incorporating Creativity into Daily Practice. 14. It's Show Time! Puppetry as Entertainment. 15. I Did it My Way: Puppeteers who Live with Dementia. Appendix I: How to Make Model Theatre Puppets. Appendix II: How to Make Singing Sock Puppets. Appendix III: How to Make an Adult Glove Puppet. Appendix IV: How to Make a Jointed Rod or Table-top Puppet. Appendix V: How to Make a Bird Marionette. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe award-winning PEARL (Positively Enriching and enhancing Residents' Lives) programme was developed to enable care homes to move from providing good fundamental care to excellent person-centred dementia care. Trialled extensively by one of the UK's largest care providers, it has been proven to dramatically increase the quality of life of people with dementia living in care homes, significantly reducing the use of antipsychotics and the incidence of stress-related behaviours. This concise and accessible guide, written by the Director of Dementia Care at the care provider which trialled and developed PEARL, describes the key criteria of the programme, and provides best practice guidelines for dementia care practitioners wishing to use the approach in their own care home. With an emphasis on the practical, achievable elements of the programme, and drawing on many useful examples, the author and contributors provide guidelines on, amongst many things, getting the fundamentals of person-centred care right; enabling decision-making; reducing stress-related behaviours; psychosocial treatments; safeguarding; supporting staff; and involving relatives.Trade ReviewThis book is a real pearl. It's full of practical, down to earth ways of helping people and their families get the most out of life in their care home. It's written by compassionate people who have years of experience and who have thought carefully about how to make things better. There is something for everyone to learn from them. -- Professor Dawn Brooker PhD CPsychol (clin) AFBPsS, Director of the Association for Dementia Studies, University of WorcesterAn engaging and accessible book, which provides a 'can do' perspective on the delivery of person-centred dementia care. This book provides practical examples and scenarios to help care providers think through best practice approaches to a range of everyday and more complex situations. As such it is a must-have book for anyone providing care for people living with dementia. -- Dr Claire Surr, Reader in Dementia Studies, Bradford Dementia Group, University of Bradford, UKOur ultimate goal should always be to positively enrich and enhance the life of people living with dementia. Caroline has made achieving this possible through this very practical and step-by-step guide to implementing a person centered care approach. Based on her many years of hands-on experience and extensive work within the dementia care field, this is a 'must have' for anyone rendering care. Highly recommended! -- Karen Borochowitz, Executive Director at the Dementia SA Team, South AfricaThis is a 'must-read' for anyone involved with the care of the elderly living with dementia including therapists working with this client group. Caroline Baker's project, POSITIVELY ENRICH AND ENHANCE RESIDENTS LIVES (PEARL) has transformed the lives of residents in those care homes which have 'signed up' to the PEARL programme... Caroline Baker has left no stone unturned to create a 'step-by-step' guide for care staff and therapists to adopt the PEARL approach, thereby ensuring that each resident living with dementia is treated with person-centred care and best practice approaches, resulting in 'excellent care for people living with dementia in care homes.' -- Alice Allen, Dramatherapist * The Prompt - British Association of Dramatherapists (BADTH) Magazine *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Person Centred Care in Practice. 2. Nothing About Me Without Me. 3. Life Story and Life Style. 4. Person Centred Planning. 5. Getting the Fundamentals Right. Sue Goldsmith, Four Seasons Health Care, UK. 6. Making the Most of Mealtimes. Jason Corrigan, Head of Dementia Care (North England & Scotland), Four Seasons Health Care, UK. 7. Reducing Distressed Reactions. 8. Reviewing the Use of Antipsychotic Medication. Dr Pete Calveley. 9. Developing the Environment. 10. Supporting Staff. Jason Corrigan. 11. Proactive Analysis and Follow Through. Sue Goldsmith. 12. Celebrating Success. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisOffers a process-based, patient-centered approach to palliative care that substantiates a radical reconsideration of our transition to deathTrade ReviewA pioneering work on research about dying and a treasury of knowledge about dying processes, this book will promote our understanding, care, and guidance of terminally ill persons. -- Pim van Lommel, cardiologist and author of Consciousness Beyond Life: The Science of the Near-Death Experience Monika Renz is able to partially lift the veil shrouding the mystery of death. Based on her vast experience with the dying, her book provides an intimate and rich account of the phenomenological experience of the dying process. -- Paul T. P. Wong, Trent University, president of the Meaning-Centered Counselling Institute A bold, probing investigation into how analogies and metaphors provide fresh access to dying as the ultimate mystery of human potential. A skillful analysis of patient vignettes render palpable many ineffable and unconscious dynamics of patients' experiences as they move from conventional ego-based schema through personal, transformative, beautiful, and even painful transitions. This insightful work is a compass for reducing suffering among the dying and the living. -- Bruce L. Arnold, University of Calgary This powerful book plumbs the existential depths of our ultimate transformation. Network ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: In Search of Inner Experiences of Dying 1. Dying and the Transformation of Perception 2. The Three Stages of Transition and Dignity 3. What Is Primordial Fear? "The 'I' Dies Into a 'Thou'" 4. Other Hearing: Beyond Space and Time 5. Metaphors of Transition 6. The Sites of Transition: Fear, Struggle, Acceptance, Family Processes, Maturation 7. Dying with Dignity: Indication-Oriented End-of-Life Care Epilogue Appendix Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces reablement, a radical new integrated care approach which seeks to empower older people to regain and maintain functioning and independence.Table of ContentsPART I Reablement in contexts, ideas, and implementation 1. Introduction: The concept, rationale, and implications of reablement - Tine Rostgaard, Hanne Tuntland, and John Parsons 2. Perspectives on institutional characteristics, model features, and theories of reablement - Hanne Tuntland, John Parsons and Tine Rostgaard 3. The ideas of reablement and their travel across time and space - Marte Feiring, Oddvar Førland, Fiona Aspinal and Tine Rostgaard 4. Reablement as an evolution in home care: a comparison of implementation across five countries - John Parsons, Elissa Burton, Lea Graff, Silke F. Metzelthin, Hilary O’Connell and Hanne Tuntland PART II Outcomes 5. Does reablement improve client-level outcomes of participants? An investigation of the current evidence - Gill Lewin, John Parsons, Hilary O’Connell and Silke Metzelthin 6. Examining client-level outcomes and instruments in reablement - Hanne Tuntland, Daniel Doh, Maria Ranner, Susanne Guidetti and Magnus Zingmark 7. Reablement as a cost- effective option from a health economic perspective - Magnus Zingmark, Hanne Tuntland and Elissa Burton PART III Experience 8. Reablement and dementia - Miia Rahja and Jette Thuesen 9. Better care, better work? Reablement in Danish home care and the implications for care workers - Tine Rostgaard and Lea Graff PART IV Future perspectives 10. How can we help? Promoting autonomy-compatible help to reable older adults - Amy Clotworthy and Rudi G.J. Westendorp 11. A cross-country reflection on empirical and theoretical learnings, challenges, and the way forward for reablement - John Parsons, Hanne Tuntland, Michelle Nelson, Rudi Westendorp and Tine Rostgaard

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Book SynopsisHow does a polar bear pooping on a rug turn into a lesson on Alzheimer’s behaviors of paranoia and hallucinations? Or a pregnant aunt turn into a lesson about long-term care decisions? The innocent dialogue and anecdotes the author has recorded for years between her and her grandchildren serve as introductions – and lessons learned – to managing the daily responsibilities in Alzheimer’s care. These poignant stories and insightful perspectives offer a fresh approach in understanding the disease. Thought-provoking, humorous, and endearing, this book will have you experiencing the journey of Alzheimer’s disease in a most light-hearted and non-threatening way, so much so that you will hardly realize how much knowledge and how many skills you are acquiring along the way. From understanding the components of the disease, to discovering various ways to communicate, to coping with difficult behavioral expressions; from weaving through all the emotions experienced by the caregiver, to understanding person-centered care, to the importance of social engagement, and much more, this book is a vital and handy resource for anybody affected by Alzheimer’s disease.Table of ContentsFOREWORD PREFACE Chapter 1: A Year of Learning Everything; Years of Losing Everything Learned Chapter 2: “I Know EVERYTHING, NoNo!” Getting Educated about the Alzheimer's Disease Journey Chapter 3: “It's Not A Hamburger Without a Bun” Getting the Correct Alzheimer's Diagnosis Chapter 4: “I'm Pretty Good” - The Practice of Caregiving Chapter 5: “Is That a Horsie in Your Hand?” Communication and Listening Skills Chapter 6: “LIAR, LIAR!” When What They Say Hurts Chapter 7: “The Polar Bear Poops on the Rug” Paranoia and Hallucinations Chapter 8: “You Gotta Sleep With Your Friend” Alzheimer's Sleep, Sundowning and Wandering Patterns Chapter 9: “I Don’t Take a Bottle” Agitation and Aggression & Person-centered Alzheimer's Care Chapter 10: “Let's Dance, YaYa!” The Importance of Activities for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 11: “It’s Their Business" - Dignity and Respect and the Dining Experience Chapter 12: And Then There's Collin's little sister, Brynn The Decision for Long-Term Care Chapter 13: “You Should Be Spending More Time with Me” Overcoming Guilt (and other emotions of caregiving Chapter 14: “Needing a Little Something More” Respite Care and Alzheimer's Chapter 15: “Did the Horses Do Something Wrong?” Environment Matters in Alzheimer's Care Chapter 16: “God Never Prays Back” Spirituality: God IS "Praying back" with the Individual with Alzheimer's Chapter 17: “Mommy Will be Back!” Necessary Attachments and Detaching Chapter 18: “It Doesn't Work That Way” There’s a Fixer in all of us! Chapter 19: “There's More to Alabama than Football!” Looking at the Person with Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 20: “After Everything I've Done for You...” A thank-less job Chapter 21: “A Funeral is a Really Sad Party!” The dual experiences of Alzheimer's disease and death Chapter 22: “THIS IS ME!” - The Greatest Showmen are Individuals & Caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s Disease Chapter 23: “You Gotta Use Your Brain!” Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 24: “Life is Unfair!” - The Injustices of Alzheimer’s disease Chapter 25: “What's Next, Daddy?” The Future of Alzheimer's disease Epilogue

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Book SynopsisTopics that receive special attention include communicating with persons who have language deficits and coping with problem behaviors-two critical problems in dementia care.Trade ReviewJitka Zgola uses many examples of real life situations to enhance the book, and those examples are amusing and touching, adding a very personal dimension. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy Jitka Zgola balances hard knowledge, outstanding research, and years of experience with writing that reflects great warmth and understanding. I find it impossible to read her books without a highlighter in hand. Alzheimer's Care Quarterly Zgola outlines a tolerant and imaginative approach which deserves a wide readership. Her tea group for severely demented residents has elements of genius. Age and AgeingTable of ContentsPreface and AcknowledgmentsChapter 1. Relationships Chapter 2. Dementia: Definition and ConsequencesChapter 3. Getting the Facts: History and Personal InformationChapter 4. Ongoing Appraisal of the Person's Cognitive AbilitiesChapter 5. Functional AssessmentChapter 6. Preventing Challenging BehaviorChapter 7. Using Well That Which Remains: But I thought You Said He Can't Remember?Chapter 8. Responding to Problematic Behavior: A ProcessChapter 9. Communication: The Heart of RelationshipsChapter 10. Alzheimer's Disease and the Home: Issues in Environmental DesignChapter 11. Programming Activities Chapter 12. Why Groups?Chapter 13. When is Breakfast? Any Time You Want ItChapter 14. I Have Him Dressed – What Now?: Organizing A Day At Home With A Cognitively Impaired PersonChapter 15. Visiting WellChapter 16. Some Lessons That Come From CaringReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisWorking with older people in care can be challenging and frustrating, especially when they behave in ways that seem irrational, aggressive, or unreasonably repetitive, and nothing you can do seems to help. The authors of this useful and practical book explain how to understand the difficult and annoying ways in which older people in care can behave, (especially people with dementia), how to stay calm and kind, and how to solve the problems they can create. With many examples of everyday challenges and how to deal with them, this book has the potential to change your working life.Trade ReviewI have admired the best dementia care practice in Denmark for many years. They use an inclusive approach that does not blame or stigmatise but that uses positive action to make a real difference. Within this book you will find an intensely practical approach focussing on some of the most challenging situations we face in everyday care. Highly recommended! -- Professor Dawn Brooker, PhD CPsychol (clin) AFBPsS, Director of the Association for Dementia Studies, University of WorcesterTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Always identify who it is that has a problem. 2. People behave well if they can. 3. People do what makes sense. 4. The one that takes responsibility can make a difference. 5. People with dementia no longer learn.

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Book SynopsisHealth and social care practitioners are increasingly called upon to provide care to elderly people from a number of different faiths and cultures. This collection of essays examines ageing in the context of the many faiths and cultures that make up Western society, and provides carers with the knowledge they need to deliver sensitive and appropriate care to people of all faiths. Chapters are written by authoritative figures from each of the world's major faith groups about the beliefs and practices of their older people. Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and Buddhist perspectives are covered, as well as those of ageing veterans and ageing religious sisters. Issues of appropriate care are also addressed, and the book includes recommendations for policy and practice. This accessible and inspiring book will be a useful text for academics, policy makers and practitioners in health and social care, aged care workers, pastoral carers, chaplains and religious professionals, in hospital, residential and other care settings.Trade ReviewThis is a book for our times, focusing on the concepts of ageing and dying, mediated through the cultural belief systems and spiritual practices that comprise today's multi faith, multi cultural societies... this book has much to teach us that is applicable in Britain, specifically the essay relating to "living and being in multi cultural communities" and the essay examining the delivery of high quality care within the multi cultural, multi faith context.It is important in delivering holistic care to clients, that we understand the broader context in which they are living, ageing and dying, and how their faith and belief systems influence their, and their care givers' attitudes to the care being provided. This is a book that can only aid the better provision of such holistic care. -- Signpost`Elizabeth MacKinlay has established herself as a leading, innovative and well-organized voice in the challenge for both church and society to face the demographic reality of increased longevity...A wide-ranging book of seventeen chapters covers a number of issues and questions...Chapters not only engage with the various faiths and cultures, traditions and care practices, but also relate this to issues in death and dying, appropriate care, policy and standards of practice...This book is a useful stimulus to our thinking and action.` -- Modern BelievingThis inspiring book which has a good balance of theory and practice will provide front line practitioners with the knowledge they need to deliver sensitive and appropriate care to older people of all belief systems. -- Chia See Hong, Lecturer in OT * Signpost *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. 1. Ageing and Spirituality: Living and Being in Multifaith and Multicultural Communities, Elizabeth MacKinlay, Charles Sturt University, Australia. 2. The Interrelationship of Spirituality, Culture and Community in International Perspective, James Haire, Charles Sturt University, Australia. 3. The Cultural Diversity of Older Australians, Ingrid Seebus and Ann Peut, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australia. 4. The Ageing Spirit, Rachael Kohn, ABC Radio National, Australia. 5. Friends and Neighbours: Pastoral Care and Ageing in Christian Perspective, Elizabeth MacKinlay, Charles Sturt University, Australia. 6. From Ageing to Sage-ing: Judaism and Ageing, Jeffrey Cohen, University of New South Wales, Australia. 7. Dorothy, Oodgeroo and Blackfella Ageing: The Role of Spirituality When You're Short on Culture and Can't Find Your Red Shoes, Dennis McDermott, Flinders University, Australia. 8. An Islamic Perspective on Ageing and Spirituality, Mohammad Abdalla, Griffith University, Australia, and Ikebal Mohammed Adam Patel, Muslims Australia, Australian Capital Territory Muslim Advisory Council, Malek Fahd Islamic School and Islamic School of Canberra, Australia. 9. The Spiritual Needs of the Aged and Dying: A Buddhist Perspective, Subhana Barzaghi, Sydney Zen Centre, Australia. 10. Dying: An Approach to Care from Hindu and Buddhist Perspectives, Amy Rayner, University of Melbourne, Australia, and Purushottama Bilimoria, Deakin University, University of Melbourne, Australia, and State University of New York and Columbia University, USA. 11. Orthodox Faith: A Lively Spirit for Older People, Rosalie Hudson, Charles Sturt University and University of Melbourne, Australia. 12. Cultural Diversity in Aged Care: A Showcase of Services Tailored to Meet the Physical, Cultural and Spiritual Needs of People of Greek Origin, Robyn Simmonds and Rev. Fr. Nicholas Stavropoulos, St. Basil's Homes, Australia. 13. Spiritual Well-being for Older People, Ann Harrington, Flinders University, Australia. 14. Integrated Support for Veterans in Aged Care Homes, Tracey T.A. McDonald, Australian Catholic University, Australia. 15. On the Road to Emmaus: Ageing Religious Sisters, A Group with Specific Spiritual and Cultural Needs, Gabrielle Brian, Charles Sturt University, Australia 16. Promoting High Quality Care, Elizabeth Pringle, Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency, Australia. 17. The Search Conference Process in Ageing and Spiritual and Pastoral Care: Directions for the Future, Elizabeth MacKinlay, Charles Sturt University, Australia. Contributors. References.

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Book SynopsisThe way in which dementia is understood and treated is changing, with a growing focus on the individual's experience and person-centred approaches to care. Introducing a new model of dementia care that reflects on the role of a person with dementia within a community and their relationships, this guide for professional and family caregivers demonstrates how to facilitate positive relationships for peaceful living.By understanding the cognitive and physical challenges that older adults with dementia face, caregivers can practice empathic care that affords people with dementia increased freedom of expression and independence. Included here are techniques for conflict resolution that enable people with dementia to be active and self-initiating in times of distress and disruption. Looking at the basics of respect, empathy, and mindfulness, this book also provides hands-on training for employing these virtues in practice with a number of exercises to help achieve the goal of peaceful independent living.Trade ReviewA short, insightful book that reminds us to see people living with dementia first and foremost as people, whose human rights need to be recognised and respected. It is clear the authors have a great deal of experience working in care settings. -- Ian Andrew James, Challenging Behaviour Trust Lead for Older People and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS TrustWith the three key values of respect, dignity and equality woven through the book, every reader will find fresh ideas to ... raise their game in dementia care. -- Michal Herz, Senior Lecturer and Head of education, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester, UKTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Modelling Peace and Empathy. 2. What is Peace? 3. Working with Persons with Dementia. 4. Teaching Empathy. 5. Conflict Resolution. 6. Inner Peace: Mindfulness for Persons with Dementia. 7. Exercises. 8. Building the Peaceful Environment. 9. Summary and Moving into the Future. Bibliography. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on individual Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities such as Irish, Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese and Jewish, this accessible guide brings together key information on the impact of living with dementia in BAME communities into a single comprehensive resource for front-line staff as well as an information source for families and carers. The book sets out personal case studies and examines how to provide bespoke support and information to raise awareness and lower levels of stigma. With diagnoses among minority communities set to increase, this much-needed handbook is the perfect companion for care home workers, social workers, doctors and nurses who may lack experience in communicating with and caring for people from BAME backgrounds. It is also a valuable resource for family carers and those living with dementia.Trade ReviewAt a time when black and minority ethnic people living with dementia are regularly ignored by policy initiatives as well as often being poorly supported by services, this is a welcome reminder that the current situation is not good enough. Truswell and colleagues usefully identify where experiences are improving and the lessons we can all learn, so that we can do better. -- Jabeer Butt, OBE, Chief Executive, Race Equality FoundationReadable, interesting and a valuable source of information on an important subject. Many of the chapters are embellished with meaningful stories and case histories. Essential reading for anyone practising in the health and social care field but of interest much more generally. -- Suman Fernando, Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, London Metropolitan University and former consultant psychiatristDementia is one of the biggest health and social care challenges facing our country, we know that it affects people in all walks of life and can affect young and old people across the country and people from different ethnic groups. We know that cultural differences are important in our understanding of dementia and our ambition to provide high quality diagnosis and post-diagnostic support. Contributions such as David Truswell's excellent book which add to our body of knowledge are important, and to be welcomed. -- Professor Alistair Burns, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University of ManchesterDementia is not colour blind. It affects people from all ethnic groups and cultures and its impact in Black Asian and Minority ethnic communities in Britain is a lesser known fact. Our culture shapes the way we think and act. This book unlocks the mysteries of Dementia, its prevalence and conceptualisation in Black Asian and Minority Ethnic communities in Britain. This compelling guide makes the invisible visible on dementia and its impact and care in Black Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities in Britain. -- Professor Raghu Raghavan, Professor of Mental Health and Director of Mary Seacole Research Centre, De Montfort University LeicesterTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Dementia and Irish People in Britain (Dr Mary Tilki). 3 Dementia and African-Caribbean Community (David Truswell). 4. The experience of dementia in UK South Asian Communities (Dr. Karan Jutlla and Harjinder Kaur). 5. Dementia and the UK Chinese Community (David Truswell, Tom Lam and Gill Tan). 6. Supporting People Living with Dementia in the Jewish Community (Padraic Garrett). 7. Dementia, Rights, and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities (Toby Williamson). 8. Exploring Spirituality and Dementia (David Truswell and Dr Natalie Tobert). 9. Dementia and further common issues affecting BAME Communities. 10. A single carer's perspective of dementia (Dr Shibley Rahman). 11. Summary (Truswell).

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Book SynopsisFor the first time, those at the front lines of care have access to a single source for a comprehensive set of practical tools to effectively address distressing and harmful interactions between residents with dementia. This prevalent but under-recognized public health problem in long-term care homes results in serious consequences, including psychological harm, physical injuries, and even death. After examining the potential consequences and manifestations of these behavioral expressions, readers learn how to identify the contributing factors, causes, unmet needs, and triggering events that commonly lead to these episodes. With an emphasis on person-directed care practices, this book describes numerous psychosocial strategies to use for prevention and de-escalation prior to, during, and after episodes of harmful resident-to-resident incidents.This valuable resource will help inform training programs for direct care staff, interdisciplinary teams, and LTC administrators. In addition to cost savings from reduced resident-to-resident incidents, care providers will see significant improvements in resident and staff well-being.Table of Contents About the Author Foreword Preface AcknowledgmentsIntroduction SECTION I. SPECTRUM OF DHRRIS AND HOW TO APPROACH THEM Spectrum and Consequences Principles for Approaching DHRRIs SECTION II. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS, CAUSES, AND TRIGGERS Resident’s History and Background Factors Situational Causes and Triggers Factors in the Physical Environment Factors Related to Care Partners SECTION III. PREVENTION AND DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES Procedures and Strategies at the Organizational Level Proactive Measures Immediate Strategies During Episodes Post-Episode Strategies APPENDIX A. Assessment Tools and Processes for Prevention of DHRRIs Index

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Book SynopsisEstablishing playfulness as an essential component of dementia care, this positive and uplifting book will be key in changing attitudes and providing ideas for new and valuable ways of interacting and being with individuals with the condition. John Killick explores the nature of playfulness and the many ways in which it can enrich the lives of people with dementia, including as a means of maintaining relationships and communication, supporting communication and generally lifting the spirits. Specific approaches already in existence are described, including improvised drama, clowning and laughter yoga, and a chapter on the playful approach to art and craft activities is also included. Personal accounts of playfulness by individuals with dementia, relatives and an actor with a decade's experience of using playful approaches with people with dementia offer rich first-hand insights into its transformative potential. Throughout the book, the importance of spontaneity and of being with the person with dementia in the present moment is emphasised, and the reader is encouraged to develop a playful mindset. A selection of colour photographs amply demonstrate playful approaches in action. Offering a fresh and perhaps unexpected perspective, this book is essential reading for dementia care practitioners and managers, activity coordinators, therapists, people with dementia and their relatives, and anyone else concerned with the wellbeing of those with the condition.Trade ReviewThis recently published guide is not a technical/scientific book and it is not about giving fixed instructions. Rather, it is a collection of inspirational stories. It is about bringing humour into people's lives... In my opinion, every facility should have a copy of this book. It gives joy, inspiration and ideas for play. It affirms the valuable role and place for play in lifting everybody's spirit on a difficult journey. It sprinkles the path with smiles. Reading this book was a joy for me. I would recommend John's book to everyone involved in dementia care. -- The Journal of Dementia Carethe first person accounts of people with dementia are interesting to read... This book will be of interest to anyone working alongside people with dementia. -- Nursing Times; Professor June Andrews, Director, Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling(...)humour, silliness and playfulness can be enjoyed by many people with dementia... Play is the key to opening doors to creativity, spontaneity, engagement and relationships... This recently published book is (...) a collection of inspirational stories... In my opinion, every facility should have a copy of this book. It gives joy, inspiration and ideas for play... Reading this book was a joy for me. I would recommend John's book to everyone involved in dementia care. This includes healthcare staff as well as management staff. -- Dr Peter Spitzer, practising GP and Chairman and Medical Director of The Humour Foundation in SydneyThe book is brimming with reassurance and practical ideas from "playful practitioners" for family and professional carers, those they care for, and for volunteers in dementia projects. -- Dementia Newsletter(...) humour, silliness and playfulness can be enjoyed by many people with dementia... Play is the key to opening doors to creativity, spontaneity, engagement and relationships... This recently published book is not a technical/scientific book and it is not about giving fixed instructions. Rather, it is a collection of inspirational stories... In my opinion, every facility should have a copy of this book. It gives joy, inspiration and ideas for play... Reading this book was a joy for me. I would recommend john's book to everyone involved in dementia care. This includes healthcare staff as well as management staff. -- Australian Journal of Dementia CareIn many ways, play is the ideal vehicle for opening the many closed doors experienced when living with dementia. It provides all of us with permission to leave behind the rational, planned and cognitive, and embrace the creative, spontaneous and relational aspects of life. In Playfulness and Dementia, John Killick seeks to inspire 'a new generation of playful practitioners' by providing an overview of the nature of play and innovative approaches, complemented by accounts of playfulness in practice. I have no doubt that he will do so. -- from the Foreword by Professor Murna Downs, Chair in Dementia Studies and Head of Bradford Dementia Group, University of BradfordThis book tickled my fancy. Just as many lonely hearts advertisements specify a GSOH as their top priority in a soulmate, I would specify the same requirement for those providing support and care to me and my family. This is not to trivialise the experience of living with dementia, but rather a recognition that laughter can help us through the most difficult places. This book is full of ways to connect people through fun. There is nothing disrespectful or silly about the words in this book. It is full of compassion and honesty. It will supply you with a springboard to joy. -- Professor Dawn Brooker, Director of the Association for Dementia Studies, University of WorcesterKillick's challenge to us in Playfulness and Dementia is simple and powerful - what is wrong with having a good time when you are living with dementia? His many-faceted story is thoroughly convincing - that play, playfulness and laughter are integral to creativity in dementia, to people's well-being, and ultimately to their human right to experience joy. -- John Zeisel, PhD, founder of the I'm Still Here Foundation and author of I'm Still Here: A New Philosophy of Alzheimer's CareKillick's clear, concise invitation to play reminds us that improvisation is the very core of life. This multi-voiced work provides invaluable paths to walk together, through dementia. -- Anne D. Basting, Executive Director and Associate Professor, Center on Age and Community, University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeA Playfulness and dementia: A practice guide, John Killick explores the nature of playfulness and look at how it can enrich the lives of people with dementia... It is aimed at dementia care practitioners, activity coordinators, people with dementia and their relatives, and anyone else concerned with the wellbeing of those with dementia. Colour photographs demonstrate playful approaches in action. -- The Journal of Dementia CareTable of ContentsForeword by Professor Murna Downs. Introduction. Part I. 1. What do we Mean by Playfulness? 2. To Play or Not to Play? 3. What People are Already Doing. 4. Bringing Play to the Person. 5. Funshops: Portrait of a Project. 6. The Dementia Monologues. 7. Home-made Humour. 8. Playfulness in the Moment. 9. Even a Few Scribbles. Sarah Zoutewelle Morris. 10. Taking the Senses for a Walk. Part II. 11. A Licence to be Free. Agnes Houston. 12. The Moment 'Me' Returned. Edward McLachlan. 13. Play the Game. Robin Lang. 14. Your Hat's Squint - Nicola Hodge. 15. Beyond Right and Wrong. Ian Cameron. References. Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisProven to enhance wellbeing, posture, breathing and sleep, and reduce anxiety and agitation, this programme shows how yoga can be adapted to benefit people with dementia.Based on the findings of a pilot therapeutic yoga programme for people with dementia in care homes, this book offers substantial yoga sequences, breathing exercises, meditations and mindfulness exercises for improving symptoms associated with dementia. It offers an innovative Reminiscence Yoga approach, which uses sounds, music, guided imagery and familiar actions to stimulate memories. The book demonstrates the many benefits of yoga for people with dementia, and describes the ways that each yoga exercise can be adapted for people of different abilities.Trade ReviewI have been diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer type for 11 years. I started practicing yoga 10 years ago, one year after diagnosis. Yoga has helped me with balance, breathing and emotional challenges due to my dementia.This book was one of the best I have read - clear instructions, visually easy to follow, lots of explanations on why and which moves will help you personally. I loved it and will personally recommend it to my fellow yogis. Namaste. -- Agnes Houston, MBEOur yoga project was a great success, with very positive results for our clients living with dementia. I recommend that yoga is considered as a priority in the well-being and enjoyment of those within care, as it evidenced smiles, laughter and fun even for those who struggled to communicate. Thank you, Tania! -- Maggie Candy, Care Home ManagerTania has provided an easy-to-read and informative book. I am always striving for imaginative ways to keep residents moving and active. Tania's book provides practical and inspirational techniques authenticated by her own experiences. I recommend it for yoga novices young and old and anywhere in between. -- Lisa Kieh, Plas Bryn Rhosyn Care Home Manager, Pobl CareThis book is a vital tool for people who are either living with dementia, caring for those living with dementia, or just travelling the aging pathway. The style (with its dip in, or read in full approach) makes it very accessible with good, clear and colourful illustrations. A marvellous opportunity to enhance lives. -- Dr Lindesay M. C. Irvine, Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Queen Margaret UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Disclaimer. Foreword. Introduction. 1. What is Yoga? 2. Types of Yoga. 3. Yoga Philosophy and Principles. 4. Yoga Basics and Simple Everyday Poses. 5. Why is Yoga Beneficial for Older People. 6. What is Dementia and How Can Yoga Help? 7. Running Yoga Sessions for People Living with Dementia. 8. Sequences for All. 9. Challenging and Stimulating Sequences for Those With Early Diagnosis or Mild Cognitive Impairment. 10. Exercises for Anger Management. 11. Easy Joint Release Series for Everyone, Adapted to a Chair. 12. Stimulating the Senses. 13. Bhakti Yoga. 14. Yoga, Meditation and Meditation for Advanced Stages of Dementia, Death and Dying. References. Further Reading and Resources.

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Book SynopsisThe dental needs of people living with dementia are often overlooked, particularly in the care home and hospital community. It is challenging to maintain good standards of oral care with people living with dementia, and poor care can increase the fear and anxiety levels of those living with dementia. Very few dentists have the training that equips them with the specialist knowledge necessary to work with this population.This pocket guide sets out tailored advice for supporting the oral and dental needs of people living with dementia. It sets out straightforward models on providing effective preventative mouth care, spotting symptoms and what to do when problems occur. This concise handbook will help any dentists, care home staff, nurses and other health professionals working day to day with people with dementia.

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Book SynopsisNon-motor Parkinson''s Disease is a burgeoning area of the movement disorders field, as patients increasingly live longer and encounter more late-stage symptoms. The spectrum of non-motor manifestations spans much of the body, with non-motor features occurring in all stages of the disease. Identification of symptoms is key for preserving quality of life and successful treatment. This is a practical manual on all aspects of pre-motor and non-motor manifestations of Parkinson''s. The genetic causes of non-motor symptoms are detailed and methods of patient evaluation summarized. Topics such as autonomic and sexual dysfunction, mood disorders, and drug-induced symptoms of non-motor Parkinson''s are covered in depth. This is an essential resource for movement disorder specialists, neurologists and other clinicians involved in caring for those with Parkinson''s disease.Trade Review'This book is well written and reliable with trustworthy resources. As a clinician, I found about half the book useful for daily practice and the other half more geared toward current research in the field. Together, it presents a comprehensive review of the subject.' Patricia Graese, Doody's ReviewsTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Parkinson's disease: an overview of non-motor symptomatology Valentina Leta, Daniel van Wamelen and Ray Chaudhuri; 2. Evaluation of the patient with Parkinson's disease in the early stages: non-motor phase Anna Sauerbier, Daniele Urso, Chloe Farrell, K. Ray Chaudhuri and Carmen Rodriguez-Blazquez; 3. Non-motor symptoms in late-stage Parkinson's disease Umar Shuaib, Adam Margolius and Hubert Fernandez; 4. Neuropathology of non-motor Parkinson's disease symptoms Lea Grinberg and Helmut Heinsen; 5. Neuroimaging studies in non-motor Parkinson's disease symptoms David Brooks; 6. Mild cognitive impairment Amos D. Korczyn; 7. Cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson's disease Damon Salzman and Shakeel Tabish; 8. Neuropsychiatric (behavioral) symptoms in Parkinson's disease Kasia Rothenberg; 9. Mood disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease Po-Heng Tsai and Ganesh Gopalakrishna; 10. Olfactory dysfunction in Parkinson's disease and related disorders Richard Doty and Christopher Hawkes; 11. Oculomotor and visual-vestibular disturbances in Parkinson's disease Adolfo Bronstein, Aasef Shaikh, Tim Anderson, Michael MacAskill and Diego Kaski; 12. Autonomic dysfunction and failure in Parkinson's disease Thomas Foki, Birgit Riemer, Bianca Brim and Walter Struhal; 13. Gastrointestinal disturbances in Parkinson's disease, including the management of Sialorrhea Wolfgang H. Jost and Lisa Klingelhoefer; 14. Sexual dysfunction in Parkinson's disease Gila Bronner and Tanya Gurevich; 15. Sleep disturbances in Parkinson's disease, including rapid eye movement behavior disorders Cristian Falup-Pecurariu, Ștefania Diaconu and Maria-Lucia Muntean; 16. Musculoskeletal disorders and pain in Parkinson's disease Ovidiu Bajenaru; 17. Cutaneous manifestations of Parkinson's disease Rivka Inzelberg and Esther Azizi; 18. Genetics of non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease Ziv Gan-Or, Konstantin Senkevich and Roy Alcalay; 19. Drug-induced non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease Camila Aquino; 20. Impulse control disorders and the dopamine dysregulation syndrome Atbin Djamshidian, Guillaume Pagnier, Michael J Frank and Joseph H. Friedman; 21. Serotonin syndrome and drug interactions, hypertensive complications, and adverse effects of Monoamine oxidase inhibitors in patients with Parkinson's disease Kailash Bhatia and Eoin Mulroy; 22. Parkinson's disease and pregnancy Shira McMahan, Ramon Lugo-Sanchez and Néstor Gálvez-Jiménez.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForewordPreface1. Dementia2. Getting Medical Help for the Person Who Has Dementia3. Characteristic Behavioral Symptoms in People Who Have Dementia4. Problems in Independent Living5. Problems Arising in Daily Care6. Medical Problems7. Managing the Behavioral and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia8. Symptoms Associated with Mood Change and Suspiciousness9. Special Arrangement If You Become Ill10. Getting Outside Help11. You and the Person Who Has Dementia12. How Caring for a Person Who Has Dementia Affects You13. Caring for Yourself14. Financial and Legal Issues15. Long-Term Care Arrangements16. Preventing and Delaying Cognitive Decline17. Brain Disorders and the Causes of Dementia18. Research in DementiaIndex

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Book SynopsisIn this book we wanted to identify trajectories of health and their associations with lifestyle factors in a national representative cohort study of older Mexicans. We used secondary data from the Study of Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) second wave 2014-15 in Mexico. The average healthy life expectancy of older Mexicans has actually declined over the past decade. Limited access to nutrition resources and unhealthy dietary styles, due to high poverty, have led to increasing chronic diseases like diabetes among older Mexican adults, which in turn create further financial problems as a result of high out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare. This book deals with angina pectoris, stroke, oral health, eye health, alcohol use, tobacco use, depression, loneliness, arthritis, back pain, obesity, fruit and vegetable consumption, and sleep. We hope that findings from these papers may aid public policy and programmes for older adults in Mexico.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/mexico-health-and-aging/

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Book SynopsisNursing homes provide care to about 1.4 million nursing home residents-a vulnerable population of elderly and disabled individuals. CMS, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), defines standards nursing homes must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This book reviews the abuse of residents in nursing homes.Table of ContentsPreface; Examining Federal Efforts to Ensure Quality of Care and Resident Safety in Nursing Homes (Committee on Energy and Commerce); Nursing Homes: Improved Oversight Needed to Better Protect Residents from Abuse; Nursing Homes: Better Oversight Needed to Protect Residents from Abuse; Elder Abuse: Federal Requirements for Oversight in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Differ; Index.

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Book SynopsisWith longevity and declining fertility rates, the population of older persons (60 years and above) is globally growing faster than the general population. The percentage of the elderly in India for example has been growing at an increasing rate in recent years and the trend is likely to continue in the coming decades. The share of population over the age of 60 years is projected to increase from 8 percent in 2015 to 19 percent in 2050. By the end of the century, the elderly will constitute nearly 34 percent of the total population in the country. In this book we aimed to identify trajectories of health and their associations with lifestyle factors in a nationally representative cohort study of middle-aged and older Indians. We discuss self-rated health status, age discrimination, major injuries, recurrent falls, perceived everyday discrimination, elder abuse, hypertension, diabetes, angina pectoris, stroke, arthritis, back pain or problems, oral health problems, cataract, edentulism, hearing loss, tobacco use, alcohol use, loneliness, health care discrimination, weight discrimination, religiosity and well-being. We hope that the findings may aid public policy and programmes for middle-aged and older adults in India.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Social and Health Issues among Older Adults in India; Prevalence and Predictors of Self-Rated Health Status among a Nationally Representative Population-Based Sample of Older Adults in India in 20172018; Prevalence and Correlates of Major Injuries among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in India: Results of a National Cross-Sectional Survey in 20172018; National Data on the Prevalence and Correlates of Recurrent Falls among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in India in 20172018; Perceived Everyday Discrimination among Older Adults in India: National Prevalence and Associated Factors in 20172018; Elder Abuse among Community Dwelling Older Adults in India: Prevalence and Correlates of a National Survey in 20172018; Prevalence and Correlates of Hypertension among a Nationally Representative Population-Based Sample of Older Adults in India in 20172018; Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Reported Diabetes among a Nationally Representative Population-Based Sample of Older Adults in India in 20172018; Angina Pectoris among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in India: Prevalence and Correlates from a National Cross-Sectional Survey in 20172018; Prevalence and Determinants of Stroke among Older Adults in India: Results of a National Community-Dwelling Survey in 20172018; Prevalence and Correlates of Arthritis among a Nationally Representative Population-Based Sample of Older Adults in India; Prevalence and Correlates of Back Pain or Problems among a Nationally Representative Population-Based Sample of Older Adults in India in 20172018; Prevalence and Correlates of Oral Health Problems among a Nationally Representative Sample of Older Adults in India, 20172018; Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Reported Cataract among a Nationally Representative Community-Dwelling Sample of Older Adults in India, 20172018; Social and Health Determinants of Edentulism among Older Adults in India; Associations between Edentulism and Health Indicators among Older Adults in India; Self-Reported Hearing Loss and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in India: Results of a National Survey in 20172018; Prevalence and Determinants of Smoking Tobacco and Smokeless Tobacco Use among a Nationally Representative Population-Based Sample of Older Adults in India; Prevalence and Correlates of Heavy Episodic Drinking among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in India: Results of a National Survey in 20172018; Prevalence and Correlates of Loneliness among a Nationally Representative Population-Based Sample of Middle-Aged and Older Adults in India; Perceived Health Care Discrimination among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in India: Results of a National Survey in 20172018; Perceived Weight Discrimination among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in India: Results of a National Survey in 20172018; Religiosity and Well-Being (Self-Reported Health, Happiness, and Life Satisfaction) among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in India: Results of a National Survey in 20172018; Perceived Age Discrimination among Older Adults in India: Results of a National Survey in 20172018; About the Editors; About the ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand; About the Department of Research Administration and Development, University of Limpopo, Turfloop, South Africa; About the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Israel; Index.

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Book SynopsisMy mother's first attempt at dying occurred nine days after her eighty-ninth birthday. I lived a carefree bachelor life, no children, few responsibilities outside of work, but that all changed when the call came. When she decided to come back to life, I decided to move from the dry heat of Los Angeles back to the high humidity of New Jersey to take over. My first task was to remove all hazards: her current caretakers. After, I asked my mom, "Do you trust me?" She whispered, "Yes." "Do you understand I will do everything in my power to keep you healthy and safe?" She nodded. "That means I'm in charge. And that means you must obey me." Her mood shifted in an instant. She looked me dead in the eye and puckered up her lips. I wasn't sure if this was a sign of surrender or one wishing me luck. I kissed her and hoped for the best.The parent/child role reversal was not unique to me, but how I dealt with it was. A Cup of Tea on the Commode chronicles my multi-taking adventures of filling Mom's last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, I came pretty damn close.Table of ContentsTable of ContentsGenevieve’ s Vision 6Part One: Crisis 8Chapter 1: The Call 9Chapter 2: Way Back When (1922 onward) 14Chapter 3: A Silent Scream 18Chapter 4: Mum’ s the Word (1970s-1992) 22Chapter 5: Be Patient 29Chapter 6: The Surviving Catholic (1963 onward) 32Chapter 7: Planting the Seed 37Chapter 8: Salt, Pepper, and a Drop of Whiskey (1962) 41Chapter 9: The Miracle Poop 44Chapter 10: The Recyclers (1960s) 47Chapter 11: The Best Medicine 49Chapter 12: Never Doubt a Mother’ s Intuition (1963) 51Part Two: Change 53Chapter 13: A Whole New Ballgame 54Chapter 14: “ I’ m from Missour-uh” (My entire life) 60Chapter 15: The UPC Label Mystery (1993) 61Chapter 16: It Might Be Time to Get Mom Some Help (2006 and beyond) 64Chapter 17: Odd Jobs and Early Investments (1960s) 66Chapter 18: The Experiment Begins (2006) 69Chapter 19: Then Came the Squatters 72Chapter 20: Is that your Picasso in the outfield? (1965– 1971) 75Chapter 21: It’ s Like Dé jà Vu All Over Again 80Chapter 22: Natale (1891) 83Chapter 23: There’ s a New Sheriff in Town 87Chapter 24: My Brother Teresa (His entire life) 91Chapter 25: You Can Take the Kid Out of Jersey But… (1957 onward) 93Chapter 26: The Parade of Aides 98Part Three: Commitment 105Chapter 27: Single, Fifty-Five, and Living with My Mother 106Chapter 28: Genevieve’ s Warehouse (Her entire life) 108Chapter 29: I Am My Mother’ s Son 115Chapter 30: Day of Beauty 118Chapter 31: Not Another Fire, Please 123Chapter 32: It Took a Theft (Late 1960s) 127Chapter 33: The Battle of the Dutch Door 130Chapter 34: If You Rebuild It, They Will Come 132Chapter 35: Give Me a Break 139Chapter 36: Genevieve’ s Personal Chef 143Chapter 37: Reality Will Be Unkind 147Part Four: Catharsis 149Chapter 38: Just the Two of Us (1997 or 98) 150Chapter 39: A Recurring Dream (1960s) 152Chapter 40: Early in Our Journey 154Chapter 41: A Two-Year-Old Walks into a Bar (1959) 157Chapter 42: Un Maniaque du Mé nage 159Chapter 43: And as Swift as Evolution She Shuffled Across the Floor 161Chapter 44: Does Wiping Butt Cause Amnesia? 163Chapter 45: Better Than Food (1960s) 166Chapter 46: The First 6:00 am Wake-Up Call 169Chapter 47: You’ re Gonna Need a Bigger Fireplace (1970s onward) 171Chapter 48: Our Champion of the Arts (1960s) 173Chapter 49: Queen for a Day 177Chapter 50: Genevieve and the “ Two Gs” (1994) 180Chapter 51: Superstorm Sandy 182Chapter 52: Why Are You Doing This? 185Chapter 53: Bed, Bath and Beyond 189Chapter 54: Okay, Be How Patient? 192Chapter 55: Full Circle (1948– 1997) 195Chapter 56: House Calls, Who Makes House Calls? 200Chapter 57: My Chick Magnet 203Chapter 58: When Ya Comin’ Home? 204Chapter 59: What is It with Old People and Kleenex? 206Part Five: Curveball 208Chapter 60: Third Time, No Charm 209Chapter 61: Marina and Martini 215Chapter 62: Halloween Delayed 218Chapter 63: A Surprise Letter from an Old Friend 221Chapter 64: Care Takers, A Crime Ring 224Chapter 65: Three More Birthdays 226Chapter 66: The End is Near 229Chapter 67: Letting Go 232Chapter 68: Our Journey Comes to an End 242Chapter 69: You Led the Way 248Mark’ s Vision 250

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the risks and benefits of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC). CCRCs can benefit older Americans by allowing them to move among and through independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care in one community. They offer a range of contract types and fees that are designed to provide long-term care and transfer different degrees of the risk of future cost increases from the resident to the CCRC. Developing CCRCs can be a lengthy, complex process that requires significant long-term financing and accurate revenue and cost projections. Once operational, risks to long-term viability include declining occupancy and unexpected cost increases. While few CCRCs have failed, challenging economic and real estate market conditions have negatively affected some CCRCs occupancy and financial conditions.

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Book SynopsisFor millions of Americans, the heartbreak of watching a loved one struggle with Alzheimer''s disease is a pain they know all too well. Alzheimer''s disease burdens an increasing number of our Nation''s elders and their families, and it is essential that we confront the challenge it poses to our public health. In 2011, President Barack Obama signed into law the National Alzheimer''s Project Act (NAPA), requiring the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Alzheimer''s Project to create and maintain an integrated national plan to overcome Alzheimer''s disease; co-ordinate Alzheimer''s disease research and services across all federal agencies; accelerate the development of treatments that would prevent, halt, or reverse the course of Alzheimer''s disease; improve early diagnosis and co-ordination of care and treatment of Alzheimer''s disease; improve outcomes for ethnic and racial minority populations that are at higher risk for Alzheimer''s disease; co-ordinate with international bodies to fight Alzheimer''s globally. This book addresses each of these points and provides further insight on the national plan to address this disease.

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Book SynopsisAlzheimer''s disease is an illness of the brain. It causes large numbers of nerve cells in the brain to die. This affects a person''s ability to remember things and think clearly. People with AD become forgetful and easily confused. They may have a hard time concentrating and behave in odd ways. These problems get worse as the illness gets worse, making it more difficult for caregivers. Caring for a person with Alzheimer''s disease is a challenge that calls upon the patience, creativity, knowledge, and skills of each caregiver. This book is for those who provide in-home care for people with Alzheimer''s disease or related disorders. The goal is to improve home safety by identifying potential problems in the home and offering possible solutions to help prevent accidents.

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Book SynopsisFive federal agencies within four departments fund home and community-based services and supports that older adults often require to continue living independently in their own homes and communities. The Administration on Aging (AoA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Transportation (DOT), and Agriculture (USDA) provide funds, often through state agencies, to local governments and community-based organisations. The Older Americans Act of 1965 (the Act) requires AoA to promote and support a comprehensive system of services. This book addresses federal programs that fund these services and supports for older adults; how these services and supports are planned and delivered in selected localities; and agencies'' efforts to promote a coordinated federal system of these services and supports. Furthermore, the book provides information on the OAA''s historical development, and briefly describes the act''s titles, highlighting selected provisions.

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Book SynopsisHow are individual and social ideas of late-onset dementia shaped and negotiated in film, literature, the arts, and the media? And how can the symbolic forms provided by popular culture be adopted and transformed by those affected in order to express their own perspectives? This international and interdisciplinary volume summarizes central current research trends and opens new theoretical and empirical perspectives on dementia in popular culture. It includes contributions by internationally renowned scholars from the humanities, social and cultural gerontology, age(ing) studies, cultural studies, philosophy, and bioethics. Contributions by Lucy Burke, Marlene Goldman, Annette Leibing and others.Trade Review"The volume provides pieces of exciting new research on the topic, and will probably spark much follow-up. It looks back into the history of media coverage concerning dementia, it gives an insight into what is happening at the moment, and it raises many reasoned questions for the future. Besides, it not only has a normative aspect to it, but strongly advocates for the rights of people with dementia. This makes it a very useful and productive groundwork for scholars and activists alike." Susanne K. Christ, KULT_online, 46 (2016)

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Book SynopsisInstitutional care for seniors offers a cultural repository for fears and hopes about an aging population. Although enormous changes have occurred in how institutional care is structured, the legacies of the poorhouse still persist, creating panicked views of the nursing home as a dreaded fate. The paradoxical nature of a space meant to be both hospital and home offers up critical tensions for examination by age studies scholars. The essays in this book challenge stereotypes of institutional care for older adults, illustrate the changes that have occurred over time, and illuminate the continuities in the stories we tell about nursing homes.

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