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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Hearing the Person with Dementia: Person-Centred
Book SynopsisLosing the ability to communicate can be a frustrating and difficult experience for people with dementia, their families and carers. As the disease progresses, the person with dementia may find it increasingly difficult to express themselves clearly, and to understand what others say. Written with both family and professional carers in mind, this book clearly explains what happens to communication as dementia progresses, how this may affect an individual's memory, language and senses, and how carers might need to adapt their approach as a result. Advocating a person-centred approach to dementia care, the author describes methods of verbal and non-verbal communication, techniques for communicating with people who can not speak or move easily, and strategies for communicating more effectively in specific day-to-day situations, including at mealtimes, whilst helping the person with dementia to bathe or dress, and whilst out and about. Exercises at the end of each chapter encourage the carer to reflect on their learning and apply it to their own circumstances, and guidelines for creating a life story with the person with dementia as a means of promoting good communication are also included. This concise, practical book is essential reading for family caregivers, professional care staff, and all those who work with, or who are training to work with, people with dementia.Trade ReviewEvery caregiver for someone aged or living with any form of dementia would benefit from reading McCarthy's book for its practical wisdom. I would also strongly recommend this book as a reference for students in allied health, aged and dementia care training programs. I imagine seeing this book sitting comfortably on a home, study or office coffee table - somewhere is easy reach! -- The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family TherapyThis book covers many important areas and succeeds in rendering care of the person with dementia in accessible language. The book is not just readable, but usable, so deserves to be readily applied in day to day care. -- metapsychology online reviewsThis extremely practical book helps people involved in the care of people with dementia who are encouraged to think less about inspection procedures, commissioning and health and safety and to focus on identifying how we fee about the people we care about we are encouraged to get in touch with the emotional needs of people living with dementia. This is no sentimental thesis, but an excellent guide for families and professional caregivers to understand the communication problems which can affect someone with advance dementia. Lots of practical suggestions are included as well as the vital advice on caring for oneself. -- The International Journal of Person Centered MedicineThe fact that exercises and questions are incorporated into each chapter helps to promote the readers' understanding of the material presented by allowing them to reflect on their prior learning and apply this to real-life situations... It is(...) a useful and accessible resource for anyone who work with people with dementia as well as for family caregivers and students. -- Community CareImagination and empathy are commended by McCarthy as key to providing care. He rightly stresses that listening carefully to what we hear is an essential element in communication. We all live in hope that others may listen to what we mean rather than hearing only what we say. -- plus (Quarterly Magazine of Christian Council on Ageing)This paperback is a further valuable addition to an ever-increasing market of information providing publications, and as such it is an interesting and informative read. -- SignpostThis little book is about communication. It is suitable for staff at all levels, providing sensible guidance for communicating well in the ordinary situations of daily living: showering, mealtimes, dressing, going to the toilet, going out, getting bored and making mistakes. -- Caring TimesBernie McCarthy is a Clinical Psychologist who works in dementia care in Australia. He has been greatly influenced by Dawn Brooker (now of Worchester), Tom Kitwood and the Bradford Dementia Group. He uses their work and publications to inform his own practices in care and teaching. It is from these that he has put together this modest, readable text which contains many acknowledgements to these original thinkers and sources. -- Dementia UKMcCarthy writes in a warm personal style with a minimum of technical language even when outlining ways in which different areas of the human brain functions in everyday life. Each chapter includes an example of a real life situation someone with dementia might find themselves in and concludes with some questions for the reader to test their grasp of its contents. It is good to see that the final chapter is on the topic of caring for yourself... Imagination and empathy are commended by McCarthy as key to providing care. He rightly stresses that listening carefully to what we hear is an essential element in communication. We all live in hope that others may listen to what we mean rather than hearing only what we say. -- Christian Council on AgeingThis practical book to assist people caring for those with dementia. It covers the brain and its effect on language and behaviour in people with dementia. It talks about person-centred care and the need to be flexible to individual needs rather than apply a "one size fits all" approach... easy to read and practical... I would definitely recommend this book to anyone working in the field of dementia, whether in a paid capacity or as a friend or family member. -- Caz Thomsen, Capital and Coast District Health Board * Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work *Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Communication. Sometimes it's a struggle. Dementia and the brain. Exercise 1.1. 2. The Person-centred Way - VIPS. VIPS - Value. Exercise 2.1. VIPS - Individual. Exercise 2.2. VIPS - Perspective. Exercise 2.3. VIPS - Social. Exercise 2.4. 3. Components of Communication. Empathy, imagination and defensiveness. Verbal communication. Exercise 3.1. Nonverbal communication. Exercise 3.2. 4. Relating with People who Cannot Speak or Move. Managing our own needs. Exercise 4.1. 5. Specific Situations. In the shower. At mealtimes. Dressing. Going to the toilet. Going out. Getting bored. Making mistakes. Exercise 5.1. 6. Caring About You. When you have reached your limit. Staying away from your limit. Keeping up your social life. Daily routine with space for your needs. Carers get depressed sometimes. What resources do you have? Exercise 6.1. Conclusion. Appendix. Signs of well-being. Signs of ill-being. References. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Leadership for Person-Centred Dementia Care
Book SynopsisPerson-centred dementia care relies on leadership that supports the ongoing process of learning about and valuing individuals, their feelings, strengths and needs, and using this knowledge to enhance wellbeing and create a positive care environment. With a strong practical focus and many helpful case examples, this book will equip readers with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to lead person-centred dementia care. The areas explored are relevant across a wide range of care settings, and to all those in, or starting, either a managerial or non-managerial leadership role within a dementia care service. Topics covered include the key goals for person-centred dementia care, and the type of leadership approach most likely to bring them to fruition; common barriers to person-centred dementia care, and how leaders can identify and combat them; how to nurture, support and empower staff; how to maximise the effectiveness of verbal and written communications; and how as a leader to respond to challenging situations and risk. This accessible book is essential reading for all those with a formal or informal leadership role within a dementia care service, including managers, deputy managers, team leaders, service managers and experienced care staff involved in leading or mentoring others.Trade ReviewThe author says herself, modestly, that many of the ideas will be familiar to many readers, but I believe they will never before have seen them laid out with such clarity, in such an orderly way and with such attention to the detail and the everyday reality of running a service. -- Nursing Times websiteShe looks at the barriers, examines how to empower and support, focuses on learning, communication, challenges, and achieving your vision as a leader. This is a includes many thoughtful insights and much useful advice. -- Caring TimesThis book provides a timely and grounded overview of the key skills required of leaders and how these skills can be acquired and enhanced. I have no doubt that Leadership for Person-centred Dementia Care will become one of the cornerstones guiding our movement to ensure that people live well with dementia. -- from the Foreword by Professor Murna Downs, Chair in Dementia Studies and Head of Bradford Dementia Group, University of BradfordDeveloping leaders who can combine passion with the skills to influence, encourage, direct, keep in line, win over and inspire their fellow workers to really give their best in this complex field is vital in dementia care services. Buz Loveday's thoughtful guide will be a real asset to all aspiring leaders. -- Sue Heiser, Retired Head of Residential Services, London Borough of CamdenLeadership for Person-Centred Dementia Care is not just another book on dementia care. It is an invaluable tool for successfully challenging negative norms and practices, making our journey in planning and delivering excellence in dementia care purposeful, rewarding and focused on the person who places trust in our care. -- Farah Afshari, Director, Care and Support Shop LimitedThis book provides clear guidance for those working with people with dementia. It provides practical advice both to leaders and non-leaders on how to work towards person-centred dementia care. This book will be invaluable to all those within the care profession as well as social workers and those on social work training. -- Selina Twum, Senior Practitioner, London Borough of NewhamLeadership for person-centred dementia care, is relevant to all in a leadership role (formal or informal) in a dementia care service... It covers the key goals for person-centred dementia care, and the type of leadership approach most likely to bring them to fruition; common barriers to person-centred dementia care, and how leaders can identify and combat them; how to nurture, support and empower staff; how to maximise the effectiveness of verbal and written communications; and how as a leader to respond to challenging situations and risk. The book has a practical focus and includes many case examples. -- The Journal of Dementia CareTable of ContentsForeword by Professor Murna Downs. Introduction: Beginning the Journey. 1. Focusing on the Goals of Person-Centred Dementia Care. 2. Identifying the Barriers to Person-Centred Care. 3. Empowering and Supporting Staff. 4. Creating a Learning Culture: The Role of Training and Reflective Practice. 5. Ensuring Effective Communication with Staff, Families and Professionals. 6. Working Together to Respond to Feelings and Needs. Conclusion: Moving Forward. References. Index.
£23.83
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Key Issues in Evolving Dementia Care:
Book SynopsisFocusing on theoretical, policy and practice issues which are increasingly identified as key priorities, the contributors to this important book examine the ways in which dementia care is evolving around the globe. They explore the latest theory underpinning dementia care, the applications of this theory in dementia care research and how this research is influencing and shaping practice. Written by practitioners, policy influencers and researchers who draw on case studies from the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, France, India and Malta, the book forms the basis for a worldwide dialogue of interdisciplinary initiatives and ideas. Insights into how policy and regional and national dementia strategies are developed, and the range of innovative approaches that can be taken in practice, mark a positive step towards ensuring that the needs of people with dementia around the world are met, both now and in the future. This book makes essential reading for practitioners, researchers, policy makers and students in the field of dementia care.Trade ReviewThis edited volume takes a welcome approach to review current issues in dementia care, providing a broad-based view of the conceptualisation of dementia, policy and practice... it is refreshing to read a book in which the focus is on the real world, in which we struggle to implement policy and provide the best possible services. -- British Journal of PsychiatryThe book is carefully edited, and meticulously referenced and indexed. The result is a model of good practice in the presentation of theory and research. -- Church TimesAfter all these years, dementia has truly come of age, and we can use the current policy interest and increased awareness to continue to make change happen on the basis of real evidence and information about what actually makes a difference. -- from the Foreword by Professor June Andrews, Director, Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, UKAn often surprisingly frank exploration of the development and implementation of policy, the nature of dementia and innovations in practice, written by international experts who are actively working in the field. It reflects the progress made in the last two decades and highlights the huge problems that are yet to be solved in a world where the increasing numbers of people with dementia may not be balanced by increasing resources. -- Professor Richard Fleming, Director, NSW/ACT Dementia Training Study Centre, University of Wollongong, AustraliaTable of ContentsForeword, Professor June Andrews, Director, Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, Scotland. Introduction. Part I. Conceptualising Dementia. 1. Towards a Holistic Approach for Understanding Dementia, Anthea Innes, Senior Lecturer in Dementia Studies, School of Applied Social Science, University of Stirling, Scotland. 2. Developing Evidence for Action: Dementia Care in Canada, Scott Dudgeon, Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer Society of Canada. 3. Epidemiology: An Overview of Current and Predicted Epidemiological Factors Shaping Dementia Care, Nicola Coley, Postdoctoral researcher, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM)-Toulouse III University UMR1027, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Toulouse University Hospital, France; Claudine Berr, INSERM research Director, INSERM-Montpellier University Research Unit UMR1061, Department of Neurology, Montpellier University Hospital, France; and Sandrine Andrieu, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, INSERM-Toulouse III University UMR1027, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Toulouse University Hospital, France. 4. Integrated Care and Treatment of Dementia: Defining Best Practice for the Twenty-first Century, Laura Telford, foundation year doctor in geriatric medicine, Victoria Hospital, Kirkaldy, Scotland; Emily Gallagher, foundation year doctor in geriatric medicine, Victoria Hospital, Kirkaldy, Scotland; and Emma Reynish, Consultant Physician in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Honorary Professor in Dementia Studies, University of Stirling, Scotland. Part II. Policy Development. 5. Policy to Enable People with Dementia to Live Well with Dementia: Development of the National Dementia Strategy for England, Sube Banerjee, Professor of Mental Health and Ageing, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, England. 6. Three Alzheimer Plans in France (2008-2012), Marie-Jo Guisset Martinez, Programmes Manager, Fondation Médéric Alzheimer, France. 7. Implementing a Regional Strategy: The Fife Dementia Strategy, Louise McCabe, Lecturer in Dementia Studies, School of Applied Social Science, University of Stirling, Scotland. 8. Challenges of Developing a Dementia Strategy: The Case of Malta, Charles Scerri, Lecturer in Neuropathology and Neuropsychopharmacology, University of Malta. Part III. Innovative Approaches to Care. 9. The Function of Memory Clinics and Post-diagnostic Services for People Newly-diagnosed with Dementia and their Families, Fiona Kelly, Lecturer in Dementia Studies, School of Applied Social Science, University of Stirling, Scotland; and Paulina Szymczynska, Research Associate, Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, Scotland. 10. Bridging the Gap for Dementia Care in India, Amit Dias, Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, Goa Medical College, India. 11. Evaluating the Impact of Environmental Design Features on Physical Activity Levels of Individuals with Dementia Living in Residential Accommodation, Loren deVries, Transitional Nurse Practitioner, The Garrawarra Centre, New South Wales, Australia; and Victoria Traynor, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Australia. 12. Innovative Dementia Training in the Deep South of the United States, Christopher Jay Johnson, PhD, retired Professor, Family Therapist and Researcher; and Roxanna H. Johnson, Aging Consultants, Inc., USA. Conclusion. The Contributors. Subject Index. Author Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Finding Meaning in the Experience of Dementia:
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking book is based on the findings of the first major study on spiritual reminiscence work with people with dementia. Carried out over a decade, the study confirmed spiritual reminiscence to be an effective means of helping people with dementia to find meaning in their own experience, and interact in meaningful ways with others. The authors present the evidence for the efficacy of spiritual reminiscence with this group, and drawing on examples demonstrate its many benefits, as revealed by the study, including the affirmation of identity and worth whilst promoting resilience and transcendence; reducing levels of depression; and giving people with dementia a voice with which to express grief, despair, joy, wisdom, insight and humour. Specific practice issues are addressed, including how to maximise communication and nurture connections during sessions; the role of symbol, ritual and liturgy and how to design an effective spiritual reminiscence program. Transcripts of sessions are included throughout the book as examples, providing unprecedented insight into how people with dementia experience spiritual reminiscence, and encouraging reflective practice. The book closes with a set of suggested questions and discussion topics which can be used as the basis of a six week program. Providing theory and the latest research as well as a wealth of practical information and examples to guide practice, this book will be of interest to dementia care practitioners and activity coordinators, pastoral carers, aged care chaplains, practical theologians, students, academics and researchers.Trade ReviewSpiritual reminiscence is a way of telling a life story with emphasis on meaning... A total of 113 older adults with dementia, living in aged-care facilities, participated in this study described in this book... the book describes, different views of ageing in our society... By examining concepts of spirituality and transcendence in later life, they explore ageing as a spiritual journey... The research described in the book has demonstrated that interaction in those with dementia are significantly increased following group work in spiritual reminiscence... Providing spiritual care is about tapping into the concept of spirituality; core meaning, deepest life meaning, hope and connectedness...The book is highly recommended for practitioners involved with people who have dementia. This valuable contribution to dementia care provided in this text should be an essential tool for chaplains, care home leaders and all the professionals who need the insights provided here to change attitudes and empower people with dementia. -- European Journal for Person Centered healthcare (EJPCH)This book is not a heavy philosophical exploration of meaning, but a practical reflection on years of supporting dementia sufferers. It draws heavily on first hand encounters and much of it is dedicated to airing the voices of those who participated in the author's programme. It offers practical advice to those wishing to use spiritual reminiscence as a means of supporting sufferers, but is also a v laudable resource for those seeking references for further research into this developing area of care. The book shows that spiritual reminiscence for those beginning the frightening journey into a future shaped by dementia is a valuable tool in helping them come to terms with their fears, their future and questions of meaning... The main positive impact of this book on reading it was the reminder that dementia sufferers may loose much of their functioning abilities, but never their humanity and that the search for meaning in life is far too important a topic to be left to philosophers. -- Nice.orgThe book provides an original and thought-provoking insight on managing dementia through spirituality and reminiscence. Whilst it rarely stipulates specific interventions and programs, it enables the reader to journey between evidence and experience, gently hypothesising and questioning fundamental approaches that may have been engrained in one's approach... This well-written book is suitable for carers, health professionals and staff working with or learning about persons with dementia. Students will also benefit greatly from this book, by engaging in a foundationally strong and evidence-based approach to caring for persons with dementia. The book is affordably priced and should attract readership both internationally and interprofessionally. -- Australian Journal on Ageing Book prizeThe book is highly recommended for practitioners involved with people who have dementia. This valuable contribution to dementia care provided in this text should be an essential tool for chaplains, care home leaders and all the professionals who need the insights provided here to change attitudes and empower people with dementia. This paperback book for permanent study is great value for money in contrast to a very expensive training course. -- The International Journal of Person Centered MedicineThe writers' understanding of "spiritual reminiscence" makes a further and significant advance in person-centred care. The verbatim reports of group work on finding meaning in life will be startlingly revealing... The book sounds a clarion call to care providers to be willing to take the next step in changing the culture of care for the better... easily accessible chapters... this book goes a long way towards fulfilling the authors' objective which is, in the title of the final chapter, that of Changing Attitudes and Empowering People with Dementia. -- plusThis vibrant account draws us into dialogue with the lively voices of people with dementia, inviting us to make connections with their humour, their hopes and their fears. Rather than theories about dementia, the authors prompt us to engage with the person, carrying their stories. The authors take us to the heart of dementia care: our common humanity. -- Associate Professor Rosalie Hudson, Charles Sturt UniversityThe authors' understanding of 'spiritual reminiscence' makes a further and significant advance in person-centred care. The verbatim reports of group work on finding meaning in life will be startlingly revealing to those who may think that people with dementia are little more than 'non-persons' incapable of any personal growth. The book sounds a clarion call to care providers to be willing to take the next step in changing the culture of care for the better. To effect this a practicable strategy and detailed programme are offered. -- Albert Jewell, retired Methodist ministerThis book is (...) a practical reflection on years of supporting dementia sufferers... It offers practical advice to those wishing to use spiritual reminiscence as a means of supporting sufferers, but is also a valuable resource for those seeking references for further research into this developing area of care. -- Rev Peter Davies, Hospital Chaplain * Signpost *The book provides practitioners with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice and provides many case studies to demonstrate the value of spiritual reminiscence in helping people to find meaning in the experience of dementia... This accessible guide to spiritual reminiscence work is recommended for dementia care practitioners, pastoral carers, aged care chaplains, activity coordinators and anyone else concerned with the wellbeing of people with dementia. -- The LampTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Part I: Building the Evidence for Spiritual Reminiscence: Research and Theory. 1. An Introduction to Spiritual Reminiscence. 2. Current Understandings of Dementia and Implications for Care. 3. Investigating Spiritual Reminiscence. Part II: Listening to Those with Dementia: The Findings. 4. Autonomy and the Older Person with Dementia. 5. Resilience and Transcendence. 6. 'You've Got to Laugh!' 7. Wisdom and Insight. 8. People with Dementia in Multicultural Settings. 9. Hope and Despair Among Those with Dementia. 10. Grief is Part of Life. 11. A Theology of Dementia - Elizabeth MacKinlay. Part III: Practice of Spiritual Reminiscence. 12. Maximising Effective Communication. 13. Making Connections. 14. Ritual, Symbol and Liturgy. 15. Designing a Program for Finding Meaning and People with Dementia. 16. Changing Attitudes and Empowering People with Dementia. Appendix I: Group Topics for Spiritual Reminiscence. Appendix II: Mini Mental State Examination Scores for Participants. References. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Transforming the Quality of Life for People with
Book SynopsisThis important book simply but persuasively demonstrates why we should provide the opportunities for people with dementia to experience the great outdoors. It also gives a voice to people with dementia who have felt the benefit of getting closer to nature. The contributors explore many different ways in which people with dementia can experience and interact with nature through pursuits such as farming, gardening and walking, and the book includes a chapter on the therapeutic, life-enhancing effects of activities with animals. The book includes descriptions of projects and initiatives from around the world that have revolutionised the everyday experience of people with dementia, and made a real difference to their quality of life. Illustrated with photographs amply demonstrating the power of nature to lift the spirits and enrich life, the book will be an inspiring guide for relatives, carers and professionals who want to help people with dementia lead a richer life, experience nature fully and enjoy its many accompanying benefits.Trade ReviewProviding a compelling case for both the need for therapeutic intervention, delivered through the medium of the great outdoors and the need to see the service user as a person first, this text is a timely reminder in these figure focussed times that as therapists we have more to offer than a focus simply on service users daily routines. -- College of Occupational Therapy Specialist Section, Older People NewsletterMany of us are fearful of dementia and its implications, and these fears are often translated into being overprotective. We can find ourselves de-skilling people who are already losing their abilities - all in the name of keeping them safe. This book challenges the assumptions underpinning this approach, with beautifully written essays from a range of contributors... Everyone involved in the care of individuals with dementia, or with their relatives, will benefit from reading this book. Many of the sections include good references for those who wish to study further ~This is not a textbook as such. Instead, it provides thoughtful inspiration and suggestions. -- Nursing StandardsI found the book an inspiration in terms of current practice that incorporates the natural world into care and therapeutic treatment. By giving voice to first-person narratives of those experiencing dementia to articulate the benefits they experience through contact with the natural world in all its myriad form, as well as contributions from professionals and carers, the book weaves effortlessly between different narrative and perspectives remaining true to a holistic vision of care where the natural world is central. -- Journal of Ageing & SocietyJane Gilliard and Mary Marshall are to be congratulated on plugging a real gap in the literature with this very readable book -- Plus - Christian Council on Ageinga fascinating book with many good ideas from several countries. Care homes can be such stuffy and unnatural places, unhealthy for mind, body and spirit, but, increasingly, there are homes where the garden and livestock are an everyday, all-season, parts of the place, and essential to the culture of care. None of us can live well or fully without some "fresh air on our faces". -- Caring TimesHow can one accept that people with dementia are deprived of the so simple and yet essential pleasures of relating to Nature when the solutions are there, in this rich and inspiring book? -- Marie-Jo Guisset Martinez, Programmes Manager, Foundation Médéric AlzheimerTable of ContentsIntroduction. Jane Gilliard and Mary Marshall. 1. Dementia, Spirituality and Nature. Malcolm Goldsmith, author of In A Strange Land and Hearing the Voice of People with Dementia and former Research Fellow, Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, Scotland. 2. Sunlight and Daylight. David McNair, Director of Lighting, Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, Scotland. 3. Living with Dementia through the Changing Seasons. Neil Mapes, Director of Dementia Adventure CIC, Essex, UK. 4. The Forget Me Not Centre. Linda Hughes, Lead Occupational Therapist, Forget Me Not Centre, Swindon, UK. 5. From Demedicalisation to Renaturalisation: Dementia and Nature in Harmony. Peter Whitehouse, Geriatric Neurologist, The Intergenerational School and Case Western Reserve University, USA, Danny George, Department of Humanities, Penn State College of Medicine, USA, Johanna Wigg, The Vicarage by the Sea, Inc., Maine, USA and Brett Joseph, Environmental Educator and Farmer/Permaculturalist, Center for Ecological Culture, Inc., Ohio, USA. 'A Walking Panacea.' Brian and June Hennell. 6. Farming for Health: Exploring Benefits of Green Care Farms for Dementia Patients. Simone De Bruin, Researcher, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, the Netherlands, Simon Oosting, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University, the Netherlands, Marie-José Enders-Slegers, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Utrecht University, the Netherlands and Jos Schols. 7. No Roof but the Sky Above My Head. James McKillop, MBE. 8. Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) for People Living with Dementia. Marcus Fellows, Chief Executive, BCOP, UK and Ann Rainsford. 9. Gardening and Dementia. Members of the Park Club, Age Concern Exeter, UK and Rachael Litherland, Innovations in Dementia, CIC, UK. 10. Allotments. Lorraine Robertson, Alzheimer Scotland. 'Things Aren't What They Used to Be.' Trevor Jarvis. 11. Creativity Outdoors. Claire Craig, Art and Design Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, UK. 12. The Therapeutic Mountain: The AlzheimUr CENTRE (Murcia, Spain). Halldóra Arnardóttir, PhD Art Historian and Javier Sánchez Merina, Architect, Sarq Architecture Office and Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain. 13. Three Voices. Scottish Dementia Working Group. 14. Arne Naess: A Reflection. Peter Whitehouse, Geriatric Neurologist, The Intergenerational School and Case Western Reserve University, USA. 15. Nature, Spiritual Care and Dementia from an Asian Perspective. Manjit Kaur Nijjar and carers. 'Up and Away' and 'An Eyeshot in Summer.' John Killick, Poet and Writer in Residence for Alzheimer Scotland. Concluding Reflections. Jane Gilliard and Mary Marshall. The Editors. The Contributors. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Can I tell you about Asthma?: A guide for
Book SynopsisMeet Alfie - a young boy with asthma. Alfie invites readers to learn about asthma from his perspective, describing how it feels to have an asthma attack and what the common triggers are. He talks about the challenges of having asthma and how important it is that his friends and the people around him can recognise the signs when he starts feeling short of breath and know how to help. Alfie also gives simple instructions on using asthma inhalers and other medical treatments.This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for young people, aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and nurses. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.Trade ReviewThis is a book that should be in each school and will be invaluable for parents too. -- Healthy BooksLesley Mills offers a medically accurate, age appropriate and accessible way for children, parents and teachers to learn more about asthma. With Rosy Salaman's delightful illustrations, young Alfie comes alive as our guide and teacher. As Alfie says so well, "I think most people would like to help, but they just don't know the right thing to do." Lesley Mills generously shares her wisdom through Alfie, so that we will all know the right things to do and to say when it comes to asthma. I highly recommend this resource to everyone on both sides of the Atlantic. -- Robert Oliphant, President, Asthma Society of CanadaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Introducing Alfie who has Asthma. 2. What is it like to have Asthma?. 3. Things about having Asthma that make you feel worried and upset. 4. How people treat you. 5. What is Asthma? 6. Asthma medication. 7. Asthma inhalers, spacers and techniques. 8. Asthma medication at school. 9. Diagnosing Asthma and tests. 10. Asthma triggers. 11. Emergency treatment. 12. Asthma facts and figures. 13. More information about Asthma and Asthma medication. 14. How teachers can help. 15. How parents can help. Recommended reading, websites and organisations.
£14.19
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Personalisation and Dementia: A Guide for
Book SynopsisPersonalisation builds on person-centred care to focus on how people with dementia can have more choice and control over decisions affecting them, and be supported to be part of their communities.This practical guide explains how to deliver personalised services and support for people with dementia through simple, evidence-based person-centred practices. The authors clearly explain personalisation and current person-centred thinking and practice, providing many vivid examples of how it has been achieved in community as well as residential care settings. They guide the reader through using a range of person-centred practices. Strategies for ensuring a good match between the person with dementia and the staff and volunteers supporting them are also described. In the final chapter, the reader is introduced to Progress for Providers, a photocopiable tool for tracking progress in delivering appropriate personalised support for people with dementia living in care homes.This is essential reading for dementia care practitioners and managers, as well as social and health care workers, community workers and students.Trade ReviewA refreshingly readable book, feels and looks like a text book but reads like a supportive coaching manual. Very in-depth but that doesn't distract from the clarity of the writing style... Too many highlights really including - "one-page profiles", "personalisation" and "person centred practices" because they have resonance across all spheres of Nursing. They make you sit up, think and reflect on your own work. Chapter 5 "matching staff and clarifying responsibilities" is my highlight. Suggesting how matching staff characteristics with persons living with dementia, develops a win-win relationship... I would like to see everyone involved in elder care have access to a copy of this book. That's not just care staff, but non-care support staff too. It will be appropriate across all levels of nursing from NVQ support staff to ward managers and service providers. -- Nursing TimesThe person-centred practices outlined in this book show how to deliver genuine personalisation, where what is important for the person is balanced with what is important to the person's wellbeing. It is about the stuff that makes a life worth living: each person as an individual with their own needs, wishes, and dreams to be recognised and met... In the current economic climate, it is even more important that we make sure personalisation is about real choice and service. It is not, and must not be seen as, a way of cutting funding. I therefore warmly welcome the timely publication of a book that seeks to ensure we always see the person and not the dementia . -- from the Foreword by Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer's SocietyThis is a really useful book. All those supporting people with dementia in their own homes or within care homes will find this helpful. The person-centred thinking tools prompt readers to see what is really important to help people live their lives. On the surface level the tools are a format for planning care delivery. They are deceptively simple. They are never more than one page long but on a deeper level they help caring staff ask the sorts of transformational questions that pinpoint what is really important for the person. The worked examples are very real and moving and underscore that this is not just a paper exercise. This is essential reading for all advocates of person-centred care. -- Professor Dawn Brooker, Director of the University of Worcester Association for Dementia StudiesTable of ContentsForeword by Jeremy Hughes. Introduction. 1. About this Book - and Arthur. 2. Personalisation and People Living with Dementia with Martin Routledge, Head of Operations, In Control, UK 3. Knowing the Person - One-Page Profiles. 4. Choice and Control in Practice. 5. Matching Staff and Clarifying Responsibilities. 6. Acting on What is Working and Not Working. 7. Further Reflection, Learning and Action. 8. Past and Future - Life Stories and Future Wishes. 9. Being Part of the Community. 10. Putting it All Together - John's Story. 11. Getting Started and Progress for Providers. Appendix: Progress for Providers: Checking Your Progress in Delivering Personalised Support for People Living with Dementia in Care Homes. References. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Can I tell you about ME/Chronic Fatigue
Book SynopsisMeet Mollie – a woman with an illness called ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) or CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), and her family, Mike, Ellie and Eric. Mollie and her family help readers to understand what ME/CFS is, what it is like to have it and how it can affect their family life. Mollie can't always do things that other mums do because of her illness, which can sometimes be frustrating, but they share strategies that help them all to cope. The family also explain how ME/CFS can affect different people in different ways.This illustrated book is an ideal introduction to this often misunderstood condition. It shows family, friends and anyone who knows someone with the condition how they can support someone with ME/CFS, and their family.Trade ReviewThis book is very clear and easy to read. It is a great resource that can be used by ME patients and their carers to explain and inform others what it is like to be affected by ME/CFS. Not only children but adult relatives, friends and teachers would learn a great deal from this book. -- Kathleen McCall, Chairman, Invest in METhis is a user friendly book... It explains simply and in words that even quite young children will understand, what it is like to have ME, and what it is like to have a person with ME in the family. The layout is very clear, with text on one page and eye-catching cartoon illustrations on the facing page... This is a very good introduction to the subject and very comprehensive... Every doctors' surgery should have a copy in its waiting room. -- Mark Edwards * New Nurturing Potential/Potential Unleasehed *This book is a detailed explanation of the different symptoms that can be suffered when one has ME... The story is told by a mother (Molly) and her two children (Ellie and Eric)...She goes into some detail about the various symptoms that people with ME/CFG can have... The information is good, the black and white illustrations are helpful, and the list of organisations at the back of the book is extensive - it covers many countries. There is a list of acronyms which could prove very useful, and there is also advice for teachers who may have children with problems due to a parent's illness. This book will be very helpful to children and adults alike, and as children can also suffer from this debilitating disease, they will find the information useful too. An excellent introduction to the problems that ME/CFG can cause. -- Healthy Books blogTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. What is ME? 2. ME symptoms. 3. About fatigue. 4. Good days and bad days. 5. Activity and aids. 6. Out of energy. 7. Role reversal. 8. Senses working overtime. 9. Forgetting things. 10. Friendships. 11. It gets you down... 12. Misunderstandings. 13. What's in a name? 14. Food for thought. 15. Questions and answers. 16. Children get ME too. 17. How teachers can help. 18. List of acronyms. 19. Facts and figures. Recommended websites and organisations.
£14.19
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Parenting OCD: Down to Earth Advice From One
Book SynopsisWhen your child has OCD your world can turn upside down and inside out. Claire Sanders has been managing her son's severe OCD for more than 8 years and, although there are no quick fixes, she has learnt a few tips along the way. These cover what is involved in getting a diagnosis, what to expect in therapy, how to cope with panic attacks, how it might affect the rest of your family and how you might feel as a parent. She talks with honesty and humour about these and many other aspects of her son's illness providing practical advice and insight from one parent to another. This is a must-read for any parent or carer who has a child with OCD. It is the equivalent of a comforting chat with a friend who has been through it all before and can reassure you that you are not alone.Trade ReviewOCD not only affects the person with the condition, but also the people who are emotionally close to the sufferer. In this book, Claire Sanders provides an excellent overview of the nature and treatments for OCD, before focusing on OCD's interpersonal impact and what parents can do to help their families survive. If you have a child with OCD, this book is for you. -- Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, Professor and Associate Chair of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillI wish I'd had this book when my son was a teenager and we were trying to figure out how to help him with his OCD. It's funny, honest and real, and explains both how OCD works as well as how a parent could cope with it in a way that was actually entertaining. A great book. -- Kerry Knight, motherAccessible yet not simplistic, informative but never overwhelming, entertaining without ever denying the seriousness of its subject matter, Sanders' book sheds light on the unexpected ways in which a family can be affected by a diagnosis of OCD. The fact that it's a must read for anyone who is in any way involved with this condition absolutely goes without saying. -- Dariush Alavi, Children with Special Needs Specialist TeacherA well written book about the struggles of living with a child who suffers with OCD. -- Senior Support Worker, Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServicesAn extremely heart-felt honest, powerful account of having a child with OCD that will give some direct, helpful advice to parents who have a child with OCD. -- Senior Nurse Practitioner, Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServicesAs clinicians dealing frequently with OCD, we never cease to be struck by the massive impact of the disorder on families.This book presents a first-hand account of the facts and challenges that a parent of a child with OCD may encounter in a refreshing, down to earth and humorous style. It is a "must-read" for parents and clinicians interested in gaining a deeper insight into the challenges that families encounter when children suffer with OCD. -- Dr Bruce Clark, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and Dr Tolulope Olowe, Specialist Trainee in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, National Specialist OCD Clinic, Maudsley Hospital, LondonNot just parents will benefit from the advice set out in 'Parenting OCD'. If you are a teacher, health care professional or just an interested spectator, then you too will gain invaluable knowledge of this brutal condition from a first-hand perspective... -- In Our Hands blogTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. About the Book. Introduction. 1. OCD Warning Signs and Getting a Diagnosis. 2. Therapy - Different Types, What Happens in Therapy and Beyond. 3. Medication. 4. When Initial Treatments Don't Help. 5. School - Educating the Educators. 6. The Changing Nature of OCD. 7. Tears, Tantrums and Other Outbursts. 8. The Rest of the Family. 9. Things I've Learned to Help Me Cope. 10. Common and Not so Common Obsessions. 11. Related Conditions - Other Nasties in OCD's Gang.
£16.60
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Can I tell you about Depression?: A guide for
Book SynopsisPart of the Reading Well scheme. 35 books selected by young people and health professionals to provide 13 to 18 year olds with high-quality support, information and advice about common mental health issues and related conditions.Meet Julie - a women who suffers from periods of depression. Julie and her family help readers to understand what depression is, what it is like to feel depressed and how it can affect their family life. She explains how coping with depression can sometimes be very difficult but there is support and help available that can relieve the feelings of depression.This illustrated book is an ideal introduction to depression - a condition that can be particularly difficult for children to understand. It is suitable for readers aged 7 upwards and shows family, friends and anyone who knows someone affected by depression how they can offer support.Trade ReviewThis book is very easy to read and gets straight to the facts about depression. It is often said that depression is a family illness because it affects not just the individual but those closest to them too. Jim and the kids maybe feel responsible and unable to help and that's been the experience in our family also. We have learned to support and just be there without taking it personally. Well done on helping to educate younger people about a subject that is too often still taboo. -- Alan Thornburrow, Former Director of Action on DepressionDepression is a serious mental health concern that will touch most people at some point during their lifetime. Although a common condition, depression is frequently unrecognised. Can I tell you about Depression? A guide for friends, family and professionals is an ideal, illustrated introduction to depression for both young people and older readers. This clearly-written, concise book provides valuable information for family members, friends, and professionals about the signs and symptoms of depression and how they can help and support someone with the condition. -- Lee A Wilkinson, PhD, author of A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools and Overcoming Anxiety and Depression on the Autism SpectrumThis illustrated book is an ideal introduction to depression a condition that can be particularly difficult for children to understand. It is suitable for readers aged 7 upwards and shows family, friends and anyone who knows someone affected by depression how they can offer support. -- In Our Hands blogTable of Contents1. Introducing myself. 2. What it feels like when I'm depressed. 3. What I think about when I'm depressed. 4. What I do when I'm depressed. 5. The first time I became depressed. 6. Why I get depressed from time to time. 7. What I do to get better. 8. What you can do to help me get better. 9. What adults can do to help me get better. 10. What is depression?. Recommended reading, websites and organisation.
£14.19
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Can I tell you about Eczema?: A guide for
Book SynopsisMeet Helen - a girl with eczema. Helen invites readers to learn about this skin condition from her perspective, describing how it feels to have itchy and inflamed skin nearly all the time. She explains how different creams, ointments and other treatments can help her skin to feel better and lets readers know about other ways she can be helped and supported.This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and nurses. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.Trade ReviewThis excellent book explains what eczema is in language a child can understand, which will in turn make it easier for them to live a full and confident life...Eczema may be challenging but it does not have to control our lives. By telling their story in such an accessible and engaging manner Julie and Helen are helping millions of children living with eczema and I am truly grateful to them. -- from the foreword by Margaret Cox, Chief Executive, National Eczema Society, UKCan I Tell You About Eczema? is an exceptionally well-written, factual book about this chronic condition. Children, along with their parents, siblings, extended family, as well as friends and teachers, are given a glimpse into what it's like to live with eczema. -- Julie Block, Chief Executive Officer, National Eczema Association, USAThis is a really excellent book, which explains in easily understood terms some of the everyday problems faced by someone with eczema. I know how distressing it is for children and adults with eczema and for their parents and carers. This booklet helps to explain in practical ways the challenges faced by those living with and caring for eczema. -- Dr Iain Foulds, Consultant DermatologistHelen tells readers how her skin often feels to her... As well as more about what can make things worse or better in the main narrative, there are additional pages about special treatments towards the end of the book; and also information about related conditions, suggestions for further reading and some supportive organisations. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub blog *This comprehensive series of patient information books about various health problems and disabilities is aimed at children, their parents, carers and teacher, and without exception the information is well produced and clearly written... This is a really interesting, truthful and accurate picture of life with eczema, and will be useful for all who suffer from this very uncomfortable condition. -- Elizabeth Schlenther * Healthy Books blog *Table of ContentsForeword by Margaret Cox, Chief Executive, National Eczema Society. Acknowledgements. 1. Introducing Helen, who has eczema. 2. What is eczema?. 3. What can make eczema worse?. 4. How eczema affects school. 5. How eczema affects home. 6. How eczema affects friendships. 7. Treatments for eczema. 8. How family and friends can help. 9. How school can help. 10. Other disorders related to eczema. Other organisations and websites.
£14.19
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Weighted Blanket Guide: Everything You Need
Book SynopsisProviding everything you need to know about the use of weighted blankets to help with sensory integration, improve sleep, ease chronic pain and more, this book includes:· What a weighted blanket is and how it works· An exploration of deep pressure and how weight on the body affects the mind· Guidelines for using weighted blankets at home and in professional environments· Studies into the effectiveness of weighted blankets· Advice on how to select an appropriate weighted blanket or sew your own.Based on the latest research, this book dispels the online myths surrounding weighted blankets. It delivers clear information for occupational therapists and anyone considering using a weighted blanket to help with sensory processing disorder, autism, sleep disorders, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more.Trade ReviewWhen I was a child, I craved deep pressure and I liked lots of blankets on the bed to help me sleep. When I got older, I built a squeeze machine to apply deep pressure to help calm me. Sensory problems are very variable. A weighted blanket is likely to be most effective for children or adults who seek deep pressure. For children with an autism diagnosis, some individuals will respond well to a weighted blanket and for others it will have little effect. This book contains lots of good practical advice on how to use and make weighted blankets. It will be a great resource for individuals who are calmed by deep pressure. -- Temple Grandin, author of ‘The Autistic Brain’ and ‘Thinking in Pictures’Cara Koscinski and Eileen Parker have written the definitive guide to weighted blankets. As an Autism Mom and an individual with fibromyalgia, I wish I'd had this book years ago! I finally understand the symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder and how pressure can counteract those symptoms. I especially loved the detailed instructions on how to sew my own weighted blanket, including smart color choices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This book is a must for anyone thinking about using a weighted blanket! -- Shannon Penrod, Host of Autism LiveI am thrilled to see this much needed weighted blanket guide. It answers so many questions that people have about weighted blanket therapy. There is no one more suited to write it than Eileen, a onetime fellow weighted blanket maker and a user of weighted blankets for her own autism. -- Donna Chambers, Founder, SensaCalm Weighted BlanketsTable of Contents1. What Is a Weighted Blanket? 1.1. What Is a Weighted Blanket? 1.2. What Are They Used For? 1.2.1. Sleep. 1.2.2. Chronic Pain. 1.2.3. Anxiety. 1.2.4. Autism. 1.2.5. Alzheimer's/Dementia/Seniors. 1.2.6. Mental Illnesses. 1.2.7. Special Education. 2. Where Did the Concept Come From? 2.1. The Old Meeting the New. 2.2. Others' Stories. 2.3. Origins. 3. How They Work. 3.1. Your Sensory System. 3.1.1. What Problems Result from SPD? 3.2. Exploring Deep Pressure. 3.3. Massage. 3.4. Neuroscience. 4. Professional Settings. 4.1. Occupational Therapy. 4.1.1. What is Occupational Therapy? 4.1.2. How are Weighted Blankets Used at an OT Clinic? 4.1.3. How Does OT Work for SPD? 4.2. Hospital Use. 4.2.1. Restraint Reduction. 4.2.2. Actual Use in a Hospital Setting. 4.3. Comfort/Multi-Sensory Rooms. 4.4. Helping Patients Getting Weighted Blankets Covered by Medical Insurance. 5. Considerations/Guidelines for Use. 5.1. Can They Create Dependence? 5.2. How Long to Use the Blanket? 5.3. Safety. 5.4. Drawbacks/Concerns. 5.5. Medical Insurance Coverage. 6. Choosing or Making Your Own. 6.1. Choosing a Weighted Blanket. 6.2. Weight Chart. 6.3. On a Budget. 6.4. Sewing Your Own.
£16.60
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Understanding OCD: A Guide for Parents and
Book SynopsisGiving a full overview of childhood obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and discussing all major treatment options, including cognitive behavioural therapy and medication, this guide provides the essential information that families, teachers, caregivers, clinicians and mental health professionals need in order to understand and treat childhood OCD. It covers origins, symptoms and related illnesses and explains how OCD is diagnosed. The book also suggests ways to maximise the outcomes of treatment, what to do when treatment doesn't work, and how to help manage OCD in children at school and in the home.Trade ReviewOCD is one of the most complex psychological problems, especially when it affects children and families. Adam Lewin and Eric Storch, two of the world's experts, have assembled a highly insightful and practical volume to help those with any level of experience better understand and treat children with this diagnosis. This books is a must for any student or professional working in the field. -- Jonathan S. Abramowitz Professor of Psychology and Director of the OCD program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel HillA wonderfully accessible read, full of down-to earth information, but thoroughly up to date. Written by a team of recognized experts in the field in a way that allows the medical and non-medical reader to fully grasp all aspects of this disorder and negotiate treatment decisions for themselves, their loved ones and their patients with confidence. A valuable book for consumers and professionals alike. -- Daniel Geller MD, Developmental Pediatrician and Child Psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, BostonA comprehensive, yet concise guide for parents and professionals. It is easy to read, and provides quick and relevant access to key areas of interest-an understanding of OCD, its treatment, and how to manage it at home and at school. Highly recommended! -- Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., Author of Up and Down the Worry Hill: A Children’s Book about OCD and its Treatment and What to Do When Your Child has OCDThis is one of the most complete and warm-hearted books I have read about people who fight to deal with intrusive thoughts. Readers are given detailed information of what it means to have unwanted intrusive thoughts, as well as the origin and impact of these thoughts on the emotional and social life of people diagnosed with OCD. The book provides both practical and research based guidance to readers and is a must read for anyone experiencing such thoughts, as well as the people who are involved in their lives (family, friends and professionals). -- Ioannis Voskopoulos, Psychologist at TNATable of ContentsContributors. Introduction. Eric Storch and Adam Lewin. PART 1. 1. What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?. Dr Caleb Lack, Department of Psychology, College of Education and Professional Studies, University of Central Oklahoma. 2. Possible Causes of OCD. Dr Carly Johnco, Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. 3. The Development and Course of Childhood Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Dr Dean McKay, Department of Psychology, Fordham University, New York. 4. Recognizing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Dr Marni Jacob, Private Practice, Florida. 5. Now What? Selecting the Right OCD Treatment for Children and Adolescents. Dr Joseph F. McGuire, Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California. PART 2. 6. An Overview of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Childhood Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Dr Adam M. Reid, Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, Dr Joseph P.H. McNamara, Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, and Dr Gary Geffken, Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida. 7. Nuts and Bolts of Exposure and Response Prevention for Childhood OCD. Dr Adam Lewin. 8. Treatment-Resistant Pediatric OCD: Assessment and Treatment Options. Michael Sulkowski, University of Arizona. 9. Factors Related to Prognosis in Pediatric OCD. Dr Jennifer M. Park, Ph.D., Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine. PART 3. 10. Decision-Making: Treatment Options and Levels of Care. Robert R. Selles, University of South Florida and Alpert Medical School of Brown University,and Dr Adam Lewin. 11. OCD at School: An Overview for Educators. Dr Lisa Bateman, University of South Florida. 12. Managing OCD at Home. Dr Brittany M. Rudy, Lowdergroup, South Carolina, and Department of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, University of South Florida. References. Index.
£17.40
Oneworld Publications Coping with an Anxious or Depressed Child: A CBT
Book SynopsisDoes your child suffer from anxiety or depression? Are you at a loss as to what to do about it? This navigational tool, written by eminent clinical psychologist Sam Cartwright-Hatton, gives guidance on what you can do to give your child the best chance of recovery, as well as offering insight into the often complicated system of mental healthcare. Covering practical issues such as diet and routine, as well as more specialized medical information – from the professionals you might encounter to the prescriptions offered - this book is an A to Z guide for parents of anxious or depressed children and will help you maximize your child’s likelihood of a happy, confident future.Trade Review"This book provides parents with many practical ideas about how to cope with an anxious or depressed child" * Paul Stallard - Paul Stallard, Professor of Child & Family Mental Health, University of Bath *"This book will be greatly appreciated both by parents looking for information and practical advice, as well as by child and adolescent mental health clinicians looking for a useful resource to recommend to families." * James Murray - University of Surrey *"If you are a parent of an anxious child, or you work with anxious children, then this book will answer all your questions." * Charlotte Wilson - Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, University of East Anglia *
£12.34
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Younger People with Dementia: Planning, Practice
Book SynopsisDespite the growth of interest in dementia and dementia care over the past two decades, services and interventions for younger people with dementia and their carers remain, on the whole, fragmented and poorly developed. The focus of social, psychological and biomedical research has been almost exclusively on older people and their carers.The first book to address the subject in its own right, Younger People with Dementia addresses good practice and stimulates an agenda for change. The contributors explore the implications for younger people with dementia and their families at personal, planning and service-development levels. Arguing that information from the wide range of existing practice and clinical knowledge can be shared and built upon, the contributors call for a collaborative, interprofessional and multi-disciplinary approach to all stages of the provision of services.Trade ReviewOne of the joys of book reviewing is that occasionally one is offered a book that gets everything right. Younger People with Dementia is such a book. The subject matter is of increasing concern and this treatment is timely. The book is well produced by a specialist publisher. Its contributors contribute readable English, with a notable absence of jargon. Both editors have written widely on the subject themselves and have chosen and ordered the contributors with great care. An impressive bibliography is also included. -- Community PractitionerThis volume of writing is extremely timely and benefits from the substantial dementia care practice, research and service evaluation experience of the editors, Sylvia Cox and John Keady. Recommended reading for service planners everywhere. -- Signpost ReviewsThis is the first book to address the subject in its own right. The contributors explore the implications for younger people and their families at personal, planning and service development levels. The contents are very necessary reading for all those concerned in dementia care and raise important interprofessional issues…The book is very well referenced, giving many suggestions for further reading on particular subjects. The style is clear and readable throughout. In my own opinion the book is essential reading for all concerned with providing care for younger people with dementia. -- Journal of Interprofessional CareThis book is not one to be just read. Because of its academic nature it is to be studied, discussed with colleagues and used as a reference tool. It embraces medical, sociological and psychological approaches in addressing and understanding the particular needs of persons with younger onset dementia. "Younger" is defined as being anyone under the age of 65, and particularly those in their third, fourth, fifth and sixth decade. In addition to scholarly essays, there are also many accounts from people with dementia as well as their caregivers…What we especially like about this book is the collaborative effort of various disciplines from several countries. As it is not limited to national boundaries, it gives a window into writings and practices from around the world…The result is an impressive and informative book from which all of us working in the Alzeimer's community can benefit. Sylvia Cox and John Keady are to be commended for taking on the task of editing this excellent book…This is a timely book that argues that "information from the wide range of existing practice and clinical knowledge can be shared and built upon; the contributors call for a collaborative, interprofessional and multidisciplinary approach to all stages of the provision of services." This they have accomplished with their contributions to this book. -- Early Alzheimer'sTable of ContentsForeword by Professor Mary Marshall, Dementia Services Development Centre. Introduction, Sylvia Cox and John Keady. PART ONE: SETTING THE SCENE. 1. Assessment and Service Responses for Younger People with Dementia, Jane McLennan, Royal Victoria Hospital Edinburgh and the University of Stirling. 2. Epidemiological Issues and Younger People with Dementia, Kirstie Woodburn, Royal Edinburgh Hospital. 3. Needs Assessment: Individual and Strategic Care Planning, Gregor McWalter and Jim Chalmers, Information and Statistics Division, NHS Scotland. 4. Opportunities and Threats: Multi-Agency Perspectives and Person-Centred Planning, Sylvia Cox. PART TWO: SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS. 5. HIV and Related Brain Impairment, Steve Jamieson, Bethlem and Maudsley NHS Trust, London. 6. Huntington's Disease, Roseanne Cetnarskyj and Mary Porteous, West General Hospital, Edinburgh. 7. Learning Disability and Dementia, Sally-Ann Cooper, St Mary's Hospital Rockingham Forest NHS Trust. 8. Alcohol-Related Brain Impairment: An Approach to the Problem in Victoria, Australia, Simon Crowe, La Trobe University, Melbourne. PART THREE: DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUAL UNDERSTANDING. 9. Dark Head Amongst the Grey: Experiencing the Worlds of Younger People with Dementia, John Killick, Westminster Health Care and the University of Stirling. 10. Negotiating Care-Giving and Employment, Dianne Seddon, University of Wales, Bangor. 11. Young Carers: Individual Circumstances and Practice Consideration in Dementia Caregiving, Jane Gilliard, Dementia Care, Bristol. 12. Family Caregiving and Younger People with Dementia: Dynamics, Experiences and Service Expectations, John Keady, University of Wales at Bangor and Mike Nolan, University of Sheffield. 13.Designing for Younger People with Dementia: The Needs of Younger People with Dementia, Gretta Peachment, Homes of Peace, Western Australia. PART FOUR: PRACTICE DEVELOPMENTS. 14. Younger People with Dementia: Psychosocial Interventions for Individuals and their Families, Bob Woods, University of Wales, Bangor. 15. Support Groups for People in the Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease, Robyn Yale, San Francisco. 16. Training and Younger People with Dementia: A Shared Learning Perspective, Alan Chapman, Dementia Services Development Centre. 17. Changing the Mindset: Developing an Agenda for Change, Sylvia Cox and John Keady. Index.
£26.59
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Training and Development for Dementia Care
Book SynopsisUsing the latest ideas on good practice from the Bradford Dementia Group, Anthea Innes provides a complete and concise guide to running a training programme for dementia care workers. She begins with a brief outline of the key factors to consider prior to the design, delivery and implementation of a programme. In particular the book stresses the importance of getting to know the care setting in which the trainees will practise, to ensure that the training has direct relevance to participants.The author then discusses the theoretical and practical issues involved in designing the training programme, including advice on how best to tailor it to the audience, and highlighting the practical points a trainer needs to consider when delivering a programme. She considers the problems that arise when attempting to convert theory into practice, as well as factors that can help training be relevant and acted upon. The book concludes with a discussion about the best means of evaluating a training programme and its impact on practice.Trade ReviewIts 16 chapters are all of a length that should not intimidate the reader and while many are heavily referenced, they still retain an accessible style. -- Community CareThis book builds upon the author's experience of delivering training courses to carers in Nursing and residential homes. I would recommend it as an aide memoire for those preparing or engaged in practice development. In as much, its utility is not restricted to one clinical setting, although dementia care workers will find the specific examples helpful. -- International Journal of Geriatric PsychologyAnthea Innes has used her own experience of working with Anchor Trust positively. She has blended theoretical aspects with a practical approach. The approach has been designed in a user-friendly way. Each chapter is well presented with case illustrations. Ms Innes provides a concise guide to running a training programme. This includes key factors such as design, delivery and evaluation programme... The importance of the person-centred approach is also emphasized. Running courses in nursing/care homes needs careful planning and the evaluation process is important.The writer has emphasized this throughout the book... Residential workers working across the client groups will benefit by the approach advocated by Innes. -- BulletinUsing the latest ideas on good practice from the Bradford Dementia Group, Anthea Innes provides a complete and concise guide to running a training programme for dementia care workers. The format is very clear and easy to follow. It explores the theories and practical issues that are needed when planning a training programme for dementia care workers. The information provided is relevant and up to date looking at care plans, assessments, staff action plans and obstacles that may need to be looked at in different care settings. Chapter 6 looks at evaluation and is particularly very helpful. Case studies are used as examples of situations that staff may come across in a work situation. Anthea Innes is to be congratulated on producing this excellent book which will I am sure be an important tool in many a trainer's toolbox. It will be a very useful source of reference to care staff and others that are working on N.V.Q.'s and other courses. -- Professional Social Work... provides a thorough look at all the stages of the training process, and is a good checklist of the complex variety of tasks and skills involved. -- Ageing and SocietyTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Getting started. 2. Getting to know the setting. 3. Designing the training programme. 4. Delivering the training programme. 5. Transferring training into practice. 6. Evaluating the training programme. References. Index.
£20.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Social Work and Dementia: Good Practice and Care
Book SynopsisA practical resource written specifically for social care professionals working with people with dementia and their families, this book gives guidance on person-centred good practice throughout the care process from the initial diagnosis, through day care, respite care, long-term care, and death and attachment.The guide will enable social workers to manage their cases effectively and empathetically, making appropriate, culturally sensitive decisions and acting as advocates for this growing client group. It contains essential background material about the financial and legal context, including an explanation of the relevance of the Mental Health Act 1983. The author locates weak points in current provision and makes practical suggestions for future developments. Social Work and Dementia will enable social services to meet the needs of older clients experiencing dementia, and to understand, apply and contribute to new developments in their care.Trade ReviewThis short book is directed at social workers and seeks to improve their capacity for reflection about the best approaches to practice in dementia care... A practical resource written specifically for social care professionals working with people with dementia. -- Age ActionThroughout the book she appeals as a fellow practitioner rather than researcher... this is an engaging approach. -- Ageing and SocietyThis book gives guidance on person-centred good practice in the process from the point of initial diagnosis. It is a practical resource written specifically for social care professionals working with people with dementia. -- Age Action BulletinTibbs' case for developing dementia specific services and her outline for a key role for social work practitioners is a welcome addition to the field, particulary in this time of great organisational change facing health and social care services. The book presents clear and cogent arguements for good professional practice, illustrated with case examples. Contemparary social work's adoption of the care management approach does not in Tibbs' opinion meet the needs of people with dementia. The task-specific and short term nature of care management fails to provide a continuing service for people with dementia and their families. Instead Tibbs' argues for a disability model of care that considers people with dementia as a specific group-including both younger and older people with dementia.This requires specialist training, the development of a "one-stop shop" service, a multidiciplinary approach, recognition for the need of on-going support and person-focused assesment practices. And it is imperative, in Tibbs' veiw, that social work plays a central role in these services. This book presents a helpful guide to practitioners in developing such services and as such is to be recommended. -- Mental Health TodayTable of ContentsForeword by Murna Downs. 1. Introduction. 2. The Journey through Care. 3. The Historical and Legal Context. 4. Good Practice in Social Work with Dementia. 5. The Emotional and Social World of the Person with Dementia. 6. Cultural Difference. 7. Directions for the Future. Appendix I. A Short Guide for the Management of Finances for a Person with Dementia. Appendix II. Some Useful Contacts for Social Workers. References. Index.
£24.99
Myriad Editions Hole in the Heart: Bringing Up Beth
Book SynopsisA Shortlisted title for the Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition 2014
£15.29
Medina Publishing Ltd Our Dementia Diary: Irene, Alzheimer's and Me
Book SynopsisThis is a love story from start to finish, Irene and Rachael's. Based on the diaries of Rachael Dixey who looked after her civil partner Irene after she developed early onset Alzheimer's disease, the book opens with the lines: Irene, Alzheimer's and me - Alzheimer's came between us. It does that, drives you and the love of your life apart, going your separate ways because you cannot follow. That's the story really, that's it. The end. But it is also the beginning of the story, which shows how life can still be lived despite losing a life partner to dementia, and how to cope emotionally and practically with a disease that robs you of your loved one a thousand times before they die. The story charts the daily decline and inexorable loss of Irene to dementia. With the dramatic deterioration in Irene's health Rachael turns from lover and soul mate to career and, finally, single woman. Eventually, no longer able to cope with Irene at home, she makes the agonizing decision to allow Irene to be put in a care home. There she spent her last six years. When she died aged 66, the couple had spent half their life together.This book is a powerful and moving account of the progression of dementia, and raises serious questions about how our society cares for those who develop the disease, especially at a young age and in the gay, lesbian community. It also deals with loss and grief, during the illness and afterwards. Their memoir will be invaluable for anyone affected by dementia, those working in mental health and those caring for a loved one with a life-changing and incurable illness. Our Dementia Diary tells with brutal honesty of love, loss and life with Alzheimer's and opens up discussion of how dementia can be handled better."
£10.95
CB Editions Own Sweet Time: A Diagnosis and Notes
Book SynopsisWhere does the body end and the mind begin? Two texts run parallel: on one side the verbatim transcript of a cancer diagnosis, and on the other side fragments of the writer's past and present, catching on the future.
£8.99
Luath Press Ltd Dementia Positive
Book SynopsisThis book is not about the past, which has gone. Or the future, which is uncertain. But it is for those who want to improve the lives of people with dementia and themselves in the Here and Now. The book is not written by an expert but by a man seeking to find new approaches concerning dementia who wishes to share his discoveries. Killick steers clear of any sort of medical terminology and instead nurtures the often neglected aspects of dementia, thereby reinforcing to the reader that these are of no lesser importance. In recognition that we are all in this together, Killick gives equal prominence to quotations from, and conversations with, people with dementia and their carers.Trade ReviewHugely influential. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE His vast experience and wisdom is distilled into this small book. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE Tell succinctly and compellingly the other side of the story of dementia. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE Brilliant book. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE, Nov/Dec 2013
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Saraband Well: A Doctor's Journey Through Fear to Freedom
Book Synopsis"Insightful and profound." - Dr James R Doty. When Dr Mary Gunn was diagnosed with cancer, her first reaction was fear, and to fight the disease aggressively for the sake of not only herself but her young children and husband. But when it came back - and turned out to be incurable - she knew that she couldn't live the rest of her life in fear. Mary embraced a new approach to life: to accept all the joy and sorrow, safety and danger, certainty and unpredictability...in essence, to live freely. In our uncertain times, when it's difficult not to feel the fear, Dr Mary Gunn's remarkable memoir offers mindfulness tools for resilience, and shows how we can all use acceptance, compassion and love to live courageously, magnificently. Backed up by many years of experience as both a doctor and a patient, her story will inspire you to let go of fear, love life and live well.Trade Review“[Well] will surely be helpful to anybody with a serious illness or, indeed, anybody affected by chronic fear.” Richard Smith, British Medical Journal; “An insightful, compassionate account of living WELL in the shadow of death; a book for everyone by an inspiring woman.” Professor Liz Grant, Director of the Global Health Academy, University of Edinburgh; “A poignant yet heart-warming account of a journey – at times over very challenging terrain – told with honesty, humour, and wisdom … Profound, selfless, and uplifting, this book … [is] not only a must-read for doctors and health care professionals, [but] for anyone who wants to live well.” Stewart Mercer, Professor of Primary Care Research, University of Glasgow; “A very personal story … [Gunn] shares her transformation from fear to connection and joy and gives insight into how each of us can do so as well. Insightful and profound.” James R. Doty, M.D., Professor of Neurosurgery, Director, Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, Stanford University; “I am very glad to have met such a strong and positive person who has always been eager and willing to take whatever positive advice I have been able to give. Mary’s strongly positive mind has given her the ability to deal with the difficulties of ongoing sickness with calm and joy. I am quite sure that her book will give inspiration and encouragement to many.” Lama Yeshe Rinpoche, Abbot of Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Eskdalemuir; “Reading a person’s story of living with cancer for more than twenty years, you expect sadness and frustration – but Well is testimony to the fact that another response is possible. … There are other ways to live when faced with adversity, of any nature, and this book is a gentle guide, with humanity shining through.” Iona Jones, Medical student (Glasgow); “This book is valuable for anyone from cancer patient to healthcare professional or someone looking to escape fear and find meaning in life.” Rosie Morrison, Marie Curie hospice nurse; “Beautifully written, sensitive, and totally captivating … full of good sense, and very supportive to anyone going through bad times.” Dr Dorothy Logie, founder Scottish Borders Africa Aids Group; "What is most special about this book is that its subject matter is wider and deeper than the usual books about cancer. To me 'Well' is about being alive, and about how to accept the inevitability of dying, some day. Mary shares her insights generously and wisely and her book has helped me be clearer and braver in finding my own path beyond cancer." Emma Parker
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ACA Publishing Limited A Crowded Silence
Book SynopsisWhat is it like to suffer from depression? As Li Lanni writes, it's worse than cancer. A child of China's Cultural Revolution, Li Lanni has always persevered through hardship. Despite her many health struggles, including cancer, Lanni went through life with a smile on her face--until she was diagnosed with depression in 2003. This powerful memoir, told in part through diary entries written soon after her diagnosis, follows the extraordinary story of her life, from her upbringing on communist military bases to her coming of age in the high-pressure, freewheeling commercial centre of Shenzhen. At once deeply personal and profoundly universal, this story of cancer and mental illness captures the life and times of a generation struggling for health and happiness in a rapidly changing China.
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LID Publishing Positive Male Mind: Overcoming mental health
Book SynopsisMental health problems affect both men and women, in fact, every one in four of us. However, it has been widely accepted for some time that men are much less likely to seek help from a doctor or mental health specialist, as they traditionally expect themselves to be competitive and successful, tough and self-reliant and can find it difficult to admit that they are feeling fragile and vulnerable. This book aims to build on the current progressive movement by supporting men and those that care about them - be that a partner, friend, family member or colleague - by providing insight, advice, and tips on what can be done at a very practical level to make men's mental health much more positive.
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Luath Press Ltd The Story of Dementia
Book SynopsisSo far as we are aware, there has never been a book before with this title or aim. This may be because no-one has been foolhardy enough to attempt one! And it is true that this is a story in mid-flow, even perhaps still near the beginning. But the subject is so complex, and surrounded with so many misconceptions that, even in a truncated form, it needs to be told. John Killick has chosen a simple but effective format. Each of the nine main chapters focuses on an individual or individuals (twelve in number) who, in his view, have made significant contributions to our knowledge. The message is one of hope. Although the medical model has yielded little in the way of advances, that is not true of psychosocial initiatives. This little book tells the hidden story of positive approaches, and those who have devoted their lives to finding alternative creative solutions to one of today’s great challenges. If your life is at all touched by dementia, you should be reading it.Trade ReviewThis lively book will open doors to what we do know, providing immediately available insights to the casual reader and references to the sources for those who wish to dig deeper. PROF. RICHARD FLEMING PRAISE FOR DEMENTIA POSITIVE Hugely influential. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE His vast experience and wisdom is distilled into this small book. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE Tells succinctly and compellingly the other side of the story of dementia. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE A must-read as a step towards making life better for people with dementia. DR SANDRA DAVIS, GERONTOLOGIST This book is exceptional… it says exactly what I think and try to say. KEITH OLIVER, PERSON WITH DEMENTIA
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Sandstone Press Ltd Stroke: A 5% Chance of Survival
Book SynopsisThe day after losing his job, Ricky suffered a catastrophic stroke aged just 38. Unconscious, he was wheeled into hospital with girlfriend Beth by his side. This is the story of their love, his recovery and their return home.Trade Review ‘Written with charm and self-deprecating humour, and without an ounce of self-pity, this is a very clear-eyed and weirdly entertaining account.’ * The Big Issue *‘The 44-year-old’s book, Stroke, has an undercurrent of sadness and fear. But it is devilishly funny and an insight into the topsy-turvy world inhabited by a man whose “brain is broken”.’ * The Daily Record *‘An inspirational story... It is told with both sadness and humour. It has lessons for all people who care for those with a stroke, and has a fascinating, and unexpected, ending.’‘No memoir about a major neurological injury should be this funny. As much a narrative about navigating adulthood and everything that comes with it as it is about recovery, locating illness and everything that comes with it in a painfully real context that should be required reading for anyone who has ever been a patient or a partner.’‘By turns funny, philosophical, and morbidly fascinating, Stroke is a wryly humourous meditation on love, home, memory, the strangeness of life and, if we are lucky, the miracle of second chances. ’‘Stroke is a brilliant memoir. Written with searing honesty, literary panache and, most importantly, a hefty dose of humour, this is a great book about a difficult subject matter.’‘Witty and eye-opening, it’s delightful to see a memoir focusing on such a heavy subject (that’s in need of renewed, heightened awareness) in a light-hearted, accessible way.’‘A worthy read and is most eloquently written. Few will end this book without being moved by its contents and without an incredible admiration for this extraordinary individual.’ * Undiscovered Scotland *
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The Emma Press The Strange Egg: A Symptoms Diary
Book SynopsisThe Strange Egg is a luminous gothic prose poem that delves into the mythopoeic to express injustice at the hands of abusive medical systems. A woman is faced, month after month, with the birth of a strange egg. Her doctor asks that she take notes on her symptoms, documenting black blood clots as big as pennies, winking stars in her eyes, and relentless pain. As the woman waits for aid from her doctor, she begins to have strange premonitions of what will be done to her body. The egg, meanwhile, is watchful and demanding. Impatient. Kirstie Millar’s The Strange Egg is as gorgeous as it is horrifying. Highly original, it challenges long-held beliefs that people of marginalised genders are unreliable and irrational witnesses to our own bodies.
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BenBella Books Warrior Pose: How Yoga (Literally) Saved My Life
Book SynopsisFrom covering the front lines of the Gulf War to investigating Colombian drug lords to living with freedom fighters in the mountains of Afghanistan, war correspondent Brad Willis was accustomed to risk. But when mortal danger came, it was from an unexpected direction. At the pinnacle of his career, a broken back and failed surgery left Willis permanently disabled and condemned to life in a body brace. Then came a diagnosis of terminal, stage IV throat cancer. At his 50th birthday party, friends gathered around Willis, who was crippled, almost mute, depressed, strung out on narcotic medications, and dying. Halfway through the celebration Willis realized the party's true purpose--his friends were there to say goodbye. Everyone knew Willis was on his way out...everyone except his 2-year-old son, who urged, "Get up, Daddy!" His son's words ringing in his ears, Willis chose to abandon Western medicine and embrace the most esoteric practices of Yoga to heal his body, mind, and soul--ridding himself of cancer and fully restoring his back. As a symbol of his journey, he took the spiritual name Bhava Ram, which stands for "Living from the Heart." Warrior Pose is an adventure chronicling some of the most momentous events of our time through a journalist's eyes, an unforgettable story about the power of love between father and son, and a transformational journey of self-healing, inner peace, and wholeness.Trade Review"Warrior Pose is Indiana Jones merged with Gautama Buddha, a miraculous affirmation of the power of self-healing, a war story, a love story, and a spiritual journey of epic proportion. It is your story, my story, the human story ... writ large." --Dr. Emmett Miller, Pioneer of Mind-Body Medicine "Bhava Ram leads us on an amazing life journey of courage, passion, hope, despair, and never-die spirit. His war stories, tender moments with his son, and transformative lifestyle are beacons of light for everyone seeking to find their path of well-being. " --Dr. Suhas G. Kshirsagar, Director of Ayurvedic Healing, California Integrative Medicine "Warrior Pose not only takes us on an amazing journey through war zones and global crises, it leads us on an inner journey of profound self healing and personal transformation that reminds us all of our own potential to access our inner power and live our truth." --Felicia Tomasko, Editor-in-Chief, LA Yoga Magazine "Whoever you are, whatever your challenges, this text is a treasure that can lead you into a new understanding about your life and how to live it fully." --Rebecca Tolin, Journalist "This book is a bright beacon of practical wisdom and guidance, inspiring us to reach for greatness and reminding us that we each posses an amazing capacity to achieve a more healthy and joyful life as well as our most heartfelt dreams. Read it and you too will be emboldened to soar." --Rod Stryker, Para Yoga "Remarkable recoveries and miraculous healings of incurable cancers ... Brad Willis has written the most exciting, original, and vividly relevant book yet on this topic. Its concise, hard-hitting prose makes a page turner about the shockingly grim world behind the nightly news as revealed to a top television reporter." --Candace Pert, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, RAPID Laboratories, Inc.; author, Everything You Need to Know to Feel Go(o)d and Molecules of Emotion: The Scientific Basis Behind Mind-Body Medicine "Warrior Pose is riveting, beautiful, informative, inspiring, compelling, honest, and so very stirring to my heart strings. I'm recommending it to everyone. And I will be putting it on my reading list for my next semester's class on the History of Yoga. It feels like The Autobiography of a (Modern) Yogi..." --Marcy Braverman Goldstein, founder of Sanskrit Revolution "An often engrossing and uplifting story, well written, that conveys his struggle to break free of the prison of pain." --ForeWord Reviews
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Daylight Books Her Too
Book SynopsisUnable to find imagery that was relatable and authentic about a young family navigating cancer, photographers Anna and Jordan Rathkopf turned the camera on each other and themselves after Anna''s diagnosis at the age of 37 with an aggressive form of breast cancer. HER2 is an ongoing visual conversation told through the utterly unique dual perspective of the experience as a husband- and-wife team, showing both the ways in which there is a deep bond in shared survival while also highlighting their parallel, isolated traumas amidst layers of grief and joy.The Rathkopfs'' project includes intimate photographs taken at home, in hospital settings, and with their son, providing a raw look at how a chronic serious diagnosis impacts every aspect of life - relationships, parenting, marriage, work and childhood. These images offer a fuller picture of the emotional and daily realities of illness, from the perspective of the diagnosed, the caregiver and the chi
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Bold Story Press A Breast Cancer Journey: Living It One Step at a
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Waterside Productions La Caligrafía del Tao Para Sanar y Rejuvenecer la Espalda
£15.68
Phil Dawson Neuropathy: Conditions of Nerve Pain and Dysfunction (Get Rid of Diabetic Neuropathy and Get Your Life Back)
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Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht Reise mit Mut
Book SynopsisMutige Reise mit und nach Krebs
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Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Handbuch der Krankenhausseelsorge
Book SynopsisDas Handbuch nimmt eine Standortbestimmung gegenwärtiger Seelsorge im Krankenhaus vor. Dargestellt werden Zielsetzungen, Konzepte und Arbeitsweisen der Seelsorge in der medizinisch-ökonomischen Institution Krankenhaus - aus Sicht von praktizierenden Seelsorgerinnen, Supervisoren, in der Aus- und Fortbildung Tätigen ebenso wie Forschenden und Lehrenden aus Theologie, zentralen Bezugswissenschaften sowie aus Leitungs- und Trägerperspektive. Es bietet sowohl einen Überblick ëber Praxis und Theorie aktueller Krankenhausseelsorge als auch vertiefte Einblicke in konkrete Kontexte und Situationen.Das Buch schließt dabei an das Konzept der vorherigen Auflagen von Michael Klessmann an: Es geht um die Bedeutung der Seelsorge fër Patienten und Patientinnen, fër deren Bewältigung von Krankheit, Leiden und Sterben, aber auch um ihre Bedeutung fër das Personal des Krankenhauses und die Institution insgesamt. Schwerpunkte bilden dabei exemplarische Arbeitsfelder auf der einen sowie Krankenhausseelsorge als kirchliches Handeln auf der anderen Seite. Das Buch nimmt aktuelle Entwicklungen und Veränderungen in Kirche und Gesellschaft, Gesundheitswesen und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Praktischer Theologie sowie Seelsorgetheorie auf. Traugott Roser bietet damit all jenen Klärung und Orientierung, die sich das erste Mal mit den Eigenheiten seelsorgerlicher Praxis in klinischen Einrichtungen befassen, ebenso wie denjenigen, die mitten in der beruflichen Praxis stehen, und nicht zuletzt Verantwortliche in Kirche und Gesundheitswesen.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Ratgeber neue Hüfte, neues Knie: Aktiv nach der
Book SynopsisDieser Ratgeber ist ein hilfreicher Begleiter für alle, die eine Gelenksersatzoperation an der Hüfte oder am Knie vor sich haben oder bereits eine Hüft- oder Knieprothese tragen. Sie können mit einfachen Maßnahmen und Übungen selbst dazu beitragen, dass der Eingriff Ihnen optimal nützt und Ihre Lebensqualität und Leistungsfähigkeit wieder hergestellt werden. Verständlich und ohne Umschweife erfahren Sie das Wichtigste über die Arthrose, die Gelenkersatzoperation und die anschließende Rehabilitation. Sie lernen, warum körperliche Bewegung und Fitness nach der Operation so wichtig sind. Anhand von kurzen Videoclips und zahlreichen Fotos demonstriert dieses Buch, welche Aktivitäten aus Alltag und Freizeit Sie als Hüft- oder Knieprothesenträger auf welche Weise ausführen können und gibt Tipps für jedes Alter u.a. zu Ernährung, Sport und Sexualität.Table of Contents1 Neue Hüfte, neues Knie – Was Sie grundlegend wissen sollten.- 2 Die Operation – Wie sie durchgeführt wird und welche Varianten es gibt.- 3 Ernährung – Worauf Sie achten sollten und was die Heilung unterstützt.- 4 Die Rehabilitation – Wie Sie wieder fit und aktiv werden.- 5 Körperliche Aktivität, Fitness und Gesundheit – Wie Sie diese positiv beeinflussen können.- 6 Sportlich aktiv mit einer Hüft- oder Knieprothese – Was Sie beachten sollten.- Anhang: Verwendete Literatur.- Glossar wichtiger Fachbegriffe.- Häufig gestellte Fragen.- Praktische Adressen
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Bremen University Press Diabetes und HerzKreislaufErkrankungen
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BoD - Books on Demand Krebs Angst und andere Monster
£21.20
Kehrer Verlag Semaphore
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Bloomsbury India Diabetes with Delight: A Joyful Guide to Managing
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£14.24
Gut Health Protocol The 4-Week Gut Health Protocol for Beginners: A
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£20.99
The University of Chicago Press Hearing Happiness
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Poetically weaving her own experiences as a deaf person into a history of hearing loss, Virdi makes a compelling argument that deafness is as much a cultural construct as it is a physical phenomenon. Rigorously researched and eminently readable, Hearing Happiness is packed with historical gems that will fascinate both academic and lay audiences."--Lindsey Fitzharris, author of 'The Butchering Art'
£24.00
The University of Chicago Press Rethinking Hypothyroidism
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Rethinking Hypothyroidism . . . offers an accessible overview of the treatment of hypothyroidism, and makes the case that the current approach is failing many patients. . . . Bianco's book goes to exhaustive lengths to help readers understand why some recommendations in the clinical guidelines are flawed; it details the history of the clinical characterization and treatment of hypothyroidism, starting with Napoleon Bonaparte and leading all the way up to the present; and provides scientific evidence supporting the claims and complaints of millions of patients over the past fifty years." * Endocrine News *"A landmark book [that] offers comprehensive hypothyroidism information for all. . . . Importantly, this book is not a textbook, rather it is a source meant for patients, patient advocates, and physicians. . . . I will encourage my patients to read this book, and I wouldn’t be surprised if patients start asking their clinicians about its text." -- Elizabeth A. McAninch, Stanford University Medical Center * Clinical Thyroidology *“Bianco explains why treating hypothyroidism isn’t always as simple as it seems. . . . About 15 to 20 percent [of patients] continue to suffer despite treatment. Some feel infuriated when the doctor tells them that their normal TSH levels mean they are fine. They don’t feel fine. They still feel exhausted, confused, and miserable. Researchers, including Bianco, have begun to recognize that people who do not convert T4 to T3 efficiently may suffer from residual symptoms of hypothyroidism. . . . For too long, patients have heard that their residual symptoms are psychological in nature." -- Terry Graedon * People's Pharmacy *"A former president of the American Thyroid Association and a consultant to pharmaceutical companies, Bianco’s a longtime member of the medical establishment, so it was a surprise to find that this book—a combination of detailed medical science history, patient user manual, and professional memoir—is unflinching in its analysis of why hypothyroidism now needs to be rethunk." -- Deanna Isaacs * Chicago Reader *"This book, released recently, has been highly anticipated and celebrated in the thyroid world. Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do looks to address why the standard treatment for hypothyroidism, T4-only synthetics, is letting many thyroid patients down, as well as why using the TSH test alone is contributing to this issue. Bianco calls for change, as a traditionally trained doctor who sees ‘the error of his ways’ and now promotes the use of more comprehensive thyroid testing as well as a wider range of treatment options. . . . It is a very informative book and confirmed what a lot of us are already feeling, but coming from a doctor in the thyroid field, it feels very refreshing and I do think it’s a valuable book. Many thyroid patients appreciate that a doctor has announced 'We may have got thyroid treatment wrong' with this book." -- Rachel Hill * Invisible Hypothyroidism *"The book is important because it is based on solid documentation and emphasizes that it is necessary to actively listen to the patient and recognize their symptoms. Take the book to your doctor and let him read it (or keep it!). It is a good starting point for a renewed review of your medical history." * stofskiftesygdom.dk *"Written by one of the leading experts on the topic, this book is a must-read for both healthcare providers and patients who struggle with hypothyroidism. Dr. Antonio C. Bianco is a clinician-translational scientist who has established his career exploring the pros and cons of different thyroid hormone replacement options. In this work, he provides his unique perspective on the diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism, toward the goal of improving the health of those with one of the most common chronic medical conditions globally." -- Angela M. Leung, MD, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine“Rethinking Hypothyroidism validates what many patients knew, but the science was not confirming before. It will open the door for all to consider alternate treatments.” -- Philip James, patient advocate, creator and host of "Doctor Thyroid"“A true ‘whodunit’—a famous scientist discovers we have it all wrong and offers a primer on the contrarian thinking at the heart of scientific discovery.” -- David A. Ansell, MD, author of "The Death Gap: How Inequality Kills"“Dr. Bianco reviews the replacement treatment of hypothyroidism in a historical perspective. The book is superbly written. . . . The review of the literature as well as of documents of, and personal participation in, the debate give the arguments a solid foundation. . . . In trying to explain the need of adding T3 to the treatment of some patients, Dr. Bianco invokes state-of-the-art science, to a good part of which he has made outstanding contributions. Rethinking Hypothyroidism is a book that should be on the bookshelf of every clinical endocrinologist, as well as physician-scientists specialized in the thyroid, and concerned patients.” -- J. Enrique Silva, MD, FACPTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Part One: The Crisis 1: Treatments and Controversies 2: Pharmaceutical Companies and Their Influence 3: Dogmas and Guidelines Part Two: The Science 4: How the Thyroid Gland and Its Hormones Work 5: How T4 Transforms into T3 Part Three: The History 6: Nature’s Cures 7: Pioneering a Purer Treatment 8: Dangers of Untested Treatments Part Four: The Patients 9: Those Left Behind 10: TSH Isn’t a Magic Bullet 11: Missing Clues and T3 12: There Is More to Hypothyroidism Than Just Low T3 Levels Part Five: The Treatments 13: Understanding Combination Therapy 14: Embracing Options 15: The Promising Future Epilogue Acknowledgments Notes Index
£76.00
The University of Chicago Press An Epidemic of Uncertainty Navigating HIV and
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An Epidemic of Uncertainty is dense and thorough in its engagement with the TLT study, interspersed with detailed ethnographic vignettes that give stories, names, and weight to the vast data collected and examined." * The Lancet *"The philosophy and history of mathematical probability and its applications have recently, and very evocatively, described it as ‘the taming of chance’. Trinitapoli reminds us that this is certainly not the case. The calculus of risk, however impressive its achievements, cannot dispel the uncertainty of life events as people actually experience them. In the course of her analysis, she builds a simple and powerful explanatory framework attentive not only to the findings of her own superb ethnography, but to other demographers’, anthropologists’, and sociologists’, contributions." -- Philip Kreager, Somerville College, Oxford University"Trinitapoli, with her storytelling, has successfully opened a window for the reader to look into village life in Balaka district in Malawi, and she has at the same time, addressed demographic phenomena of fertility, migration, and mortality in a context of rapidly changing local HIV epidemic. The sensitive and accurate portrayal of village life and its chatter, interwoven with uncertainty in decision-making over partnerships, parenthood, and divorce has given me a fresh perspective on how I will read HIV and demographic statistics in the future." -- Nyovani Madise, Director of Research and Sustainable Development Policies and Head of the Malawi office of the African Institute for Development Policy"An Epidemic of Uncertainty is a multicourse gourmet meal for demographers. It is a book to settle into, chew on, and ruminate over with good friends. Empirically dense, theoretically rich, and analytically smart, the book moves the reader effortlessly between sophisticated quantitative analyses and everyday village and town life in and around Balaka, Malawi. And it brings demography, in all its interdisciplinary and conceptual splendor, to bear on the new subfield, Jenny Trinitapoli, the book's author, wants to usher in: Uncertainty Demography." -- Sanyu A. Mojola * Population and Development Review *Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations 1 Introduction: Surveying the Shadows of Uncertainty 2 Ten Years in Balaka: The Excellent and Imperfect Data of Longitudinal Studies 3 Uncertainty Demography 4 The Scope of HIV Uncertainty 5 HIV Uncertainty and the Limits of Testing 6 Relationship Uncertainty and Marriage Instability 7 Call the Ankhoswe 8 Ultimate Uncertainties and the Mortality Landscape 9 Conclusion: Varieties of Uncertainty in Balaka Acknowledgments Appendix: Mortality Trends in Malawi, 1990–2020 Glossary of Chichewa and Technical Terms Notes References Index
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Columbia University Press The Caregivers Tale
Book SynopsisOffers insight and comfort to individuals caring for a loved one and is useful for health care professionals. This book describes how the illness career and social meaning of cancer, dementia, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and chemical dependence affect the caregiving experience. It provides a bibliography of various memoirs.Trade ReviewReadable and well researched... The Caregiver's Tale: Loss and Renewal in Memoirs of Family Life is a useful book. -- Delese Wear, PhD Journal of the American Medical Association A unique and useful contribution to the knowledge of the family caregiver experience... A useful educational tool. -- Nicole A. Graves Journal of Marriage and Family A unique and valuable contribution to the social work literature and offers a deeply human view of... of caregiving. -- Michelle Estile The New Social Worker Online
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Columbia University Press The Curious History of the Heart
Book SynopsisThis book traces the evolution of our understanding of the heart from the dawn of civilization to the present. Vincent M. Figueredo—an accomplished cardiologist and expert on the history of the human heart—explores the role and significance of the heart in art, culture, religion, philosophy, and science across time and place.Trade ReviewVincent Figueredo helps us to understand the heart as a cultural symbol, biological miracle, and central theme in human history. A tour-de-force of scholarship and storytelling, The Curious History of the Heart is a great read and an important one. -- Daniel Weiss, president and CEO, Metropolitan Museum of ArtWhat a wonderful reading experience. This book takes you on a fascinating historical journey of heart; from first being considered the vessel of our soul, to being a simple pump, to perhaps the heart is a bit of both. A must read to stimulate your brain and warm your heart. -- Ted W. Love, president and CEO, Global Blood TherapeuticsAs a cardiologist, I know the heart inside and out. However, I learned even more about this amazing organ by reading my colleague’s book. You will, also! -- Thad F. Waites, chairman, Mississippi State Board of HealthFor those compelled by the mysteries of the human heart, Vincent Figueredo has written the definitive guide and done so with diligence and panache, teaching us about the heart’s place in history, literature, music and science. Figueredo is a renowned cardiologist, but he’s an equally gifted storyteller. The Curious History of the Heart is a gem. -- Tom Barbash, New York Times bestselling author of On Top of the World and The Dakota WintersProvocative and broad in scope, this offers much food for thought. * Publishers Weekly *The Curious History of the Heart tops the nonfiction list in Book Riot's May 2023 round up of exciting titles. * Book Riot newsletter *The title is accurate: understanding of the heart from early civilization to the present has indeed followed a “curious” path, and the book provides, through its short descriptions of events enabling the current understanding, a lighthearted tour of culture and science interactions through time. Recommended. * Choice Reviews, American Library Association (ALA) *Overall, The Curious History of the Heart was an educational and entertaining read that blended history with science in ways that kept me engaged throughout the entire book. Highly recommended if you’re interested in history or medicine or both. * For the Novel Lovers blog *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: The Ancient Heart1. The Heart Means Life2. Heart and Soul3. The Heart and God4. An Emotional Heart 5. Ancient Understanding of the Physical Heart6. Ancient Heart DiseasePart II: The Heart Goes Into the Darkness and Comes Out in the Light7. The Dark Ages8. The Islamic Golden Age9. The Viking Cold Hjarta10. American Heart Sacrifice11. The Heart Renaissance12. Hither and ThitherPart III: heART13. The Heart in Art14. The Heart in Literature15. The Heart in Music16. Heart RitualsPart IV: Heart 10117. The Pump18. Heart Anatomy19. Heart Sounds20. The Color of Blood21. The Heart’s Electrical System22. What Is an EKG?23. What Is Blood Pressure?24. What Is Heart Failure?25. What Is “Having a Coronary”26. Sex, Race, and Ethnicity in Heart Disease27. Sudden Death of an Athlete28. The Word “Heart”Part V: The Modern Heart29. Enlightenment and the Age of Revolution30. The Twentieth Century and Heart Disease31. Aspirin32. The Twentieth Century and Heart Surgery33. The Heart Now34. Broken Heart Syndrome35. The Heart-Brain Connection36. The Future HeartAfterwordAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyFurther ReadingIndex
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University of Illinois Press Mary Lincolns Insanity Case
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAward of Superior Achievement, Illinois State Historical Society (ISHS), 2013."Mary Lincoln's Insanity Case makes a valuable contribution to the story of Mrs. Lincoln and her son Robert. This volume will enable scholars and students to write about Lincoln and his family with ever greater authority." --Michael Burlingame, author of Abraham Lincoln: A Life "This book is the first to capture and provide in one resource all of the documentation relevant to Mary Lincoln's long-controversial insanity trial and treatment. Jason Emerson distils the full body of evidentiary material into an easily accessible chronology. An essential reference for anyone interested in the subject."--Harold Holzer, author of Father Abraham: Lincoln and His Sons “An impressive array of material, arranged chronologically, stemming from the insanity trial, including private correspondence, progress reports from Lincoln's attending physician at the Bellevue Place Sanitarium, newspaper articles, diaries, and interviews. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Lincoln family.”--Register of the Kentucky Historical Society
£16.14
Indiana University Press Forgetting Items
Book Synopsis This book proposes a critique of mainstream ethics in dementia care. It provides a new way of understanding dementia by viewing it, not solely through a medical lens, but also as a social experience. The book provides an immersive, person-focused exploration of the disease through interviews and observational excerpts. Trade ReviewForgetting Items is in the upper echelons of social dementia research and deserves substantial positive attention for an entertaining and revelatory contribution to the field. * Symbolic Interaction *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter One: The Organization of Repairing ExchangesChapter Two: Losing CredibilityChapter Three: The Deference IndustryChapter Four: Reconstituting PeopleConclusionNotes
£45.00
Indiana University Press Forgetting Items
Book Synopsis This book proposes a critique of mainstream ethics in dementia care. It provides a new way of understanding dementia by viewing it, not solely through a medical lens, but also as a social experience. The book provides an immersive, person-focused exploration of the disease through interviews and observational excerpts. Trade ReviewForgetting Items is in the upper echelons of social dementia research and deserves substantial positive attention for an entertaining and revelatory contribution to the field. * Symbolic Interaction *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter One: The Organization of Repairing ExchangesChapter Two: Losing CredibilityChapter Three: The Deference IndustryChapter Four: Reconstituting PeopleConclusionNotes
£17.99
