Geriatric nursing Books

Book SynopsisEnsure you thoroughly understand the intricate details of providing effective care for adults as they age. Ebersole & Hess'' Toward Healthy Aging, 10th Edition is the only comprehensive gerontological nursing text that effectively communicates how to provide holistic care, promote healthy lives, and address end-of-life issues and concerns. Grounded in the core competencies recommended by the AACN in collaboration with the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, the tenth edition has been extensively revised and updated with shorter, more streamlined chapters and pedagogical features to facilitate learning. It covers the areas of safety and ethical considerations, genetics, communication with the patient and caregiver, promoting health in persons with conditions commonly occurring in later-life world-wide addressing loss and palliative care and much more. Special sections provide an honest look at the universal experience of aging and the nurse''s role in the reductio

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1 Foundations of Healthy Aging 1. Introduction to Healthy Aging 2. Cross-Cultural Caring and Aging 3. Biological Theories of Aging and Age-Related Physical Changes 4. Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging Section 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing 5. Gerontological Nursing and Promotion of Healthy Aging 6. Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care 7. Economic and Legal Issues Section 3 Fundamentals of Caring 8. Assessment and Documentation for Optimal Care 9. Safe Medication Use 10. Nutrition 11. Hydration and Oral Care 12. Elimination 13. Rest, Sleep, and Activity 14. Promoting Healthy Skin 15. Falls and Fall Risk Reduction 16. Promoting Safety Section 4 Promoting Health in Chronic Illness 17. Living with Chronic Illness 18. Pain and Comfort 19. Diseases Affecting Vision and Hearing 20. Metabolic Disorders 21. Bone and Joint Problems 22. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders 23. Neurological Disorders 24. Mental Health Section 5 Caring for Elders and Their Caregivers 25. Care of Individuals with Neurocognitive Disorders 26. Relationships, Roles, and Transitions 27. Caregiving 28. Loss, Death, and Palliative Care

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1 Ageing and Old Age 1 Introduction, 3 Fiona M. Ross, Ruth Harris, Joanne M. Fitzpatrick, Clare Abley 2 What Is Old Age?, 7 Christina Victor 3 Demographic and Epidemiological Trends in Ageing, 15 Christina Victor 4 The Psychology of Human Ageing, 23 Maria Teresa Ponto 5 The Biology of Human Ageing, 39 Brendan Garry, Laura Green, Jane Griffiths, Emma Stanmore 6 Nursing the Older Person Living With Frailty, 53 Caroline Nicholson, Abigail Barkham SECTION 2 People, Policy and the Place of Care 7 Policy Context of Nursing in Health and Social Care, 71 Fiona M. Ross 8 Public Health: Healthy Ageing and Well-Being, 87 Sarah Ann Cowley, Vasiliki Tzouvara, Tiago Manuel Horta Reis da Silva 9 Health and Social Care for Older People in the Community, 107 Caroline McGraw 10 Nursing Older People in Hospital, 121 Antony Arthur 11 Care Home Nursing Is 'Maxi-Nursing': The Value and Contribution of Nursing Older People in Long- Term Care Settings, 133 Richard Adams, Karen Spilsbury Meeting the Health Needs of Older People Experiencing Homelessness and Other Inclusion Health Groups, 149 Samantha Dorney-Smith, Caroline Shulman, Briony F. Hudson, Fenella Jolly, Elizabeth Keat, Raphael Rogans-Watson, Krishna Misra 13 Informal, Unpaid Carers, 171 Nan Greenwood 14 Abuse and Safeguarding, 187 Bridget Penhale SECTION 3 Independence and Maintaining Function 15 Communication Challenges and Skills, 205 Andrée C. le May, Heather M. Fillmore Elbourne 16 Older People and Hearing, 223 Helen Pryce, Nisha Dhanda 17 Older People's Eye Health, 237 Penelope Stanford 18 Promoting Safe Mobility for Older People, 251 Julie Whitney 19 Care of the Foot, 269 Joanne Paton 20 Breathing, 285 Janelle Yorke 21 Eating and Drinking, 301 Sue M. Green 22 Bladder and Bowel Health, 315 Sue Woodward 23 Infection Prevention and Control and Thermoregulation in Older People, 339 Edward Purssell, Dinah Gould 24 Maintaining Healthy Skin, 355 Gillian Elizabeth Pedley 25 Sleep and Rest, 375 Irene Gilsenan 26 Sexuality and Relationships in Later Life, 397 Tommy Dickinson, Roy Litvin, Maria Horne, Christine Brown Wilson, Paul Simpson, Sharron Hinchliff 27 Pain and Older People, 417 Pat Schofield, Margaret Dunham 28 Delirium: Diagnosis, Management and Care for Older People, 435 Emma Vardy, Rachel Kirby, Lindsay Dingwall 29 Care of the Person Living With Dementia, 455 Katie A. Davis, Rachel S. Price 30 Depression in Older People, 473 Colin Hughes 31 Medicine Management, 499 Sue Latter, Rebecca Henry 32 Alcohol Misuse and Ageing, 515 Margaret Orange 33 Nursing Older People With Intellectual Disabilities, 535 Daniel Marsden 34 End-of-Life Care: Dying, Bereavement and Loss, 553 Jane Berg 35 The Role of Technology and Digital Tools in the Care and Support of Older People, 571 Rebecca Jarvis, Jonathan Darley, Caroline Chill, Fay Sibley, Denis Duignan SECTION 4 Postscript: New Directions and Reflections on Caring for Older People 36 New Directions and Reflections on Caring for Older People, 585 Fiona M. Ross, Ruth Harris, Joanne M. Fitzpatrick, Clare Abley Index, 603

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Book SynopsisDementia Care at a Glance is the perfect companion for health and social care professionals, nurses, students as well as family members and voluntary workers needing information and guidance about dementia care.Table of ContentsPreface viii Acknowledgements ix About the companion website x Part 1 Setting the scene 1 1 Introduction 2 2 The experiences of people with dementia 4 Part 2 Dementia causes and types 7 3 Brain basics 8 4 Progression of dementia 10 5 Alzheimer’s disease 12 6 Vascular dementia 14 7 Less common forms of dementia 16 8 Younger people with dementia 18 9 People with learning disabilities and dementia 20 Part 3 Well-being and response in early stages 23 10 Promoting health to reduce risk of dementia 24 11 Recognition and assessment 26 12 Post-diagnostic advice 28 13 Signposting 30 Part 4 Underpinning principles and skills 33 14 Values: Compassion and dignity 34 15 The work of Tom Kitwood 36 16 Cultural issues 38 17 Spirituality 40 18 Communication 42 19 Common dementia-related problems 44 Part 5 Mental health problems 47 20 Depression in people with dementia 48 21 Delirium in dementia 50 22 Psychosis in people with dementia 52 Part 6 Physical health problems 55 23 Sensory impairment 56 24 Falls 58 25 Nutrition 60 26 Protecting and caring for skin 62 27 Continence 64 28 Constipation 66 Part 7 Interventions 69 29 Exercise and dementia 70 30 Dementia-friendly communities 72 31 Medication for dementia-related problems 74 32 Anti dementia medication 76 33 Medication management 78 34 Cognitive interventions 80 35 Activities for people with dementia 82 36 Creativity and people with dementia 84 37 Music therapy 86 38 Reminiscence 88 39 Life stories and memory boxes 90 40 Reality orientation 92 41 Validation 94 Part 8 The physical environment 97 42 Sensory environments 98 43 Pets: animals as therapy 100 44 Assistive technology 102 45 Design for dementia 104 Part 9 Carers and relationships 107 46 Relationships and dementia 108 47 Sex and sexuality 110 48 Carers’ issues and carer support 112 49 Reducing stress levels for family carers 114 50 Having difficult conversations 116 Part 10 Responding to dementia-related difficulties 119 51 The multi-disciplinary team 120 52 Care planning 122 53 Personal care 124 54 Resistance to care 126 55 Sundowning syndrome and sleep 128 56 Transitions 130 57 Walking 132 58 End-of-life care 134 Part 11 Ethical and legal issues 137 59 Abuse, neglect and safeguarding 138 60 Ethical issues 140 61 Advocacy 142 62 Mental capacity 144 Part 12 The future 147 63 Leadership issues 148 64 Research 150 65 Conclusion 152 References 155 Further reading 156 Index 158

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Book SynopsisSharing and evaluating a series of relationship-centred approaches to dementia care, this book enables practitioners to have hands-on involvement in improving the quality of this care. Fostering a critical approach to our understanding of how we do relationship-centred dementia care, Reid shows how experiences of living with dementia, family awareness of dementia, professional knowledge of providing dementia care, and the health, social care and housing system are linked, and how good dementia care arises from the relationships between these groups. The book encourages thinking about the stigma attached to dementia, and how a focus on living well with dementia helps shape policies about people with dementia, with their voices included. Practical steps for carrying out relationship-centred dementia care are also explained, with examples of common obstacles and how to overcome them.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Communication and Dementia. 3. People with Dementia's Experience of Living with Dementia. 4. Families' Experiences of Living with Dementia. 5. Care Practitioners' Experiences of Living with Dementia. 6. Creativity and Relationship-Centred Care. 7. Being Part of the Dementia Community. 8. The Dementia 'Passionista' and Relationship-Centred Dementia Care. 9. The Problem with Dementia Care Education. 10. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisTo provide high quality dementia care, professionals need to be both knowledgeable about dementia and skilled in the provision of care. This book is an introductory reference guide that will help students, professionals and practitioners develop their skills and expertise to better respond to the needs of people with dementia. It sets out information and advice on essential topics, research and evidence-based practice within dementia care in a clear, sensible way. Based on the standard course structure for higher and further dementia education, this wide-ranging textbook covers topics including dementia diagnosis, person-centred care and law, ethics and safeguarding. The new go-to book for the dementia curriculum, it is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to improve the required core skills and values needed to care for those affected by dementia.Trade ReviewDr Shibley Rahman is a stalwart in the field of dementia care and few others have managed to make such consistent and important contributions. In this book, together with Professor Robert Howard, Dr Rahman does set out to provide the 'everything you ever needed to know' guide for supporting people living with a dementia. With the 'Dementia Core Skills Education and Training Framework' as a structure for the book, Rahman and Howard take the reader on a practical and integrated person-centred journey of discovery. The book is a must read for anyone who works with people living with a dementia and its accessible format can only help in improving their lives. -- Professor Brendan McCormack, Head of the Division of Nursing, Associate Director Centre for Person-centred Practice Research, Queen Margaret UniversityDr Rahman and Professor Howard provide an engaging and eloquent guide to dementia care in their text. In my opinion, the text is a must-read for those who are supporting or caring for people living with dementia, both in a professional or personal capacity. Sui generis. -- Dr Gary Mitchell, Lecturer, Queen’s University BelfastEssential of Dementia fills a much needed gap in the literature for professionals working with people with dementia, but also for those who care for friends or relatives with the condition, and even those who have the diagnosis themselves. Written in accessible language, all aspects of the condition are considered, ranging from complex brain pathology to the practicalities of understanding why people with dementia may respond in certain ways. The book can be read from start to finish, but each chapter also acts as a stand-alone guide to the subject covered. I would recommend this for healthcare professionals from any setting or background who work with people with dementia, and it should be mandated reading for medical students. I would also recommend it for carers of those with dementia who want to understand more about the condition. -- Dr Zoe Wyrko, Consultant Physician, University Hospital BirminghamIt is a wonderfully comprehensive book, which I would confidently recommend to every Old Age Psychiatry trainee and Dementia health care professional. Chapters 4,5 and the Palliative care chapter were particularly inspiring to me and hopefully to all health care professionals who read it. -- Dr Karel Wildschut, Cambridge and Peterborough Foundation NHS TrustThis is a book that is refreshingly centred on meeting the needs of people with dementia. It provides the technical background information that clinicians need whilst not losing sight of the purpose of caring. -- Prof Alison Leary, PhD FRCN FQNI, Chair of Healthcare & Workforce ModellingRahman and Howard's excellent primer on the essentials of dementia absolutely lives up to the promise of its subtitle: "Everything you really need to know." Though its ambition is huge - to transform they way society thinks and acts about dementia by improving understanding and awareness among professionals and the public alike - it delivers with aplomb. The authors write with great clarity and succinctness, covering every aspect of good dementia care from ethics and law to best evidence-based care and, above all, treating patients with respect and dignity. An excellent read for doctors, nurses, carers and the interested public. -- Dr Rachel Clarke, speciality doctor in palliative medicineTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction. 1. Dementia awareness. 2. Dementia identification, assessment and diagnosis. 3. Dementia risk reduction and prevention. 4. Person-centred dementia care. 5. Communication, interaction and behaviour in dementia care. 6. Health and well-being in dementia care. 7. Pharmacological interventions in dementia care. 8. Living well with dementia and promoting independence. 9. Families and carers as partners in dementia care. 10. Equality diversity and inclusion in dementia care. 11. Law, ethics and safeguarding in dementia care. 12. End of life dementia. 13. Research and evidence-based practice in dementia care. 14. Leadership in transforming dementia care. Afterword.

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Book SynopsisChristine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia by campaigning for self-advocacy, writing articles and speaking at national conferences.This book is a vivid account of the author's experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks. She describes how, with the support of her husband Paul, she continues to lead an active life nevertheless, and explains how professionals and carers can help.Christine Bryden makes an outspoken attempt to change prevailing attitudes and misconceptions about the disease. Arguing for greater empowerment and respect for people with dementia as individuals, she also reflects on the importance of spirituality in her life and how it has helped her better understand who she is and who she is becoming.Dancing with Dementia is a thoughtful exploration of how dementia challenges our ideas of personal identity and of the process of self-discovery it can bring about.Trade ReviewReading this book is a poignant, uplifting, indeed "spiritual" experience. It also raises questions, for example about the possible withdrawal of dementia-treating drugs in UK. It offers helpful guidance about communicating with people with dementia. It challenges us to ask how we might react in the face of a similar diagnosis. Most of all it will change our perceptions quite radically. The final chapter explains why Christine Bryden chose the title she did. However, readers will need to find this out for themselves! -- Methodist RecorderAn enthralling account of one woman's multiple journeys or as she prefers to call it her "roller coaster ride" as she confronts, endures, surmounts and learns to live with the challenges posed by her condition... [it joins] just a handful of other dementia publications which I would describe as riveting; they have dramatically extended my understanding and influenced my attitudes. I have been amazed, moved and profoundly challenged... This book is highly relevant to everyone whose lives are touched by dementia in whatever way... Christine, we thank you for your courage, and salute your persistent labour and achievements. We wish you and those you love perseverance and patience throughout the remainder of the journey and "peace at the last". -- Journal of Dementia CareThis book, written "from the inside", is truly inspirational whilst remaining totally realistic... This book is immensely practical. There is wonderful guidance on how to communicate with someone with dementia, and a further appendix on frequently asked questions includes such issues as "Should the person with dementia continue to drive". -- Christian Council on AgeingThis book is very well done. The audience is people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers. They will benefit by reading Christine's experience. People with dementia will feel that they are not alone with their problems and caregivers will be able to see how a person with dementia feels. -- Alzheimer Society of British ColumbiaDancing with Dementia is a powerful account of Christine Bryden's personal journey in living with dementia, in which she continues to explore her potential despite the disabling effect of the illness. The book continually challenges stereotypes of dementia, and contains much information on how it feels to live with a condition that can often rob sufferers of dignity and respect... This is an excellent book, full of insights into the emotional, spiritual and social aspects of living with dementia, and what can be achieved if the rest of us accept that dementia is as much about abilities as disabilities. -- Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy JournalIn Dancing with Dementia, Christine Bryden provides a highly personal odyssey of her 10 year journey with dementia. This inspirational book is at once a love story, an eloquent testament to the power of faith, an entreaty to think positively in the face of adversity, a challenge to complacency, and an example of successful international advocacy to include, validate and respect a person with dementia…Bryden offers herself as an example of someone who has overcome the negative stereotype of dementia. She believes that people with dementia need to create an image of who they are and who they are becoming. How they do this depends on their personality, their life story, their health, their spirituality and their social environment -- Ageing and SocietyChristine's Writing is clear and engaging as she tells the story of her activism, initially at local then national level, and finally through her membership of Alzheimer's Disease International where she had been elected member of the board for the past two years. Along the way she has setbacks, and struggles to communicate – but the message of this book is very positive, and will repay the time you spend reading it. -- Community CareThe book is clear and engaging. It is written in a combination of plain English and technical terminology that has clarity, but remains non-patronising and easy to read. It challenges the way any professional in this field may view dementia and leads the way in suggesting there are positive things that people can achieve, and that there should be a focus on what the person with dementia is becoming, rather than the skills they have lost… a valuable introduction to dementia for the recently diagnosed and their families. It would also be a useful introduction to an occupational therapist new to this area of work. It is also an inspiring and motivating read for anyone working in this field. -- College of Occupational TherapistsTable of ContentsPreface. 1. A `Roller-coaster' journey since early 1998. 2. `Coming out' with dementia. 3. Let's talk about having dementia. 4. I know who I'll be when I die. Afterword. Appendix 1. Do you believe in miracles? Appendix 2. Frequently asked questions. Appendix 3. Where to go for help. Endnotes.

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Book SynopsisWhether you provide care for older people, or you are simply interested in ageing, this complete primer on the psychology of ageing explains the key issues clearly and concisely. Beginning with explanations of ageing, life expectancy and demographics, it goes on to discuss the aspects of ageing that have the most impact on people's lives. From changes in intelligence and personality to mental health and sexuality, the author explains the psychology involved and focuses on the points that have most impact on people's lives. Drawing on the latest findings in the field, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.The book will be a key resource for anyone interested in what happens as we age, as well as social workers, care workers, nurses, medical professionals.Trade ReviewProf Stuart-Hamilton has expertly crafted this easily accessible introduction to the psychology of ageing. His keen use of everyday terminology blends comprehensible prose with core concepts to open the field to interested novices seeking to expand their understanding or indeed enter into the world of psycho-gerontology. He addresses some of the main issues in the field with an equal and balanced evidence-based approach, no doubt an excellent entry level book for international bookshelves. -- Dr Paul Nash, Centre for Innovative Ageing, Swansea UniversityA knowledge of the psychology of ageing is crucial to understanding the implications for us all of living in an ageing society. This book admirably fulfils its aim of providing a lively introduction to the subject. Not only is the author an acknowledged expert on ageing, he also writes in a highly readable and memorable style. -- Peter G. Coleman, Emeritus Professor of Psychogerontology, University of Southampton, UKStuart-Hamilton (developmental psychology, Univ. of Glamorgan, Wales) has written an accessible, user-friendly, and exceptionally helpful book. Despite the fact that aging is one of the only truisms in the world, family members are often left to their own devices in terms of understanding the aging of loved ones. A respected authority on the subject, Stuart-Hamilton is an excellent choice for crafting a book that demystifies and simplifies what is known about this topic from the psychological literature. He successfully challenges the layperson perception that aging is about large, systemic, and general declines in cognitive performance--change is broad and encompassing. For example, in discussing reaction time he looks at differences between "simple reaction time" and "choice reaction time," demonstrating that though age-related declines do occur, they are not necessarily as systemic or dramatic as general perceptions suggest. A valuable resource for those who work with family members of aging individuals, or are interested in exploring this subject. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers. -- CHOICE MagazineTable of ContentsForeword. 1. Some Basic Information about Ageing. 2. Intelligence. 3. Memory. 4. Language. 5. Ageing, Personality and Lifestyle. 6. Mental Health in Later Life. References.

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Book SynopsisWhen tasked with providing activities for older people in care homes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What constitutes an activity? How can you make sure activities are as positive and person-centred as possible? What can you actually do? Written by an experienced activity coordinator, this handbook is an indispensable companion for others in this role. The author provides useful background information on dementia, the importance of activities and how to get to know residents through life story work. She addresses important practical considerations such as how to assess a resident for suitable activities, activity planning, timetabling, budgeting and money-stretching, as well as more subtle issues such as how to enthuse residents and staff to join in and how to deal with resistance from colleagues. An A-Z of inventive ideas and step-by-step instructions for activities as wide-ranging as arts and crafts, cooking, exercise, gardening, meditation, music, reminiscence, themed days and trips out is also included. Offering peer-to-peer advice and encouragement as well as a wealth of practical ideas and suggestions, this is essential reading for all those involved in activity planning for older people, including those with dementia, in care homes.Trade ReviewCovers everything from crafts to gradening, knitting, exercise games and cooking, and is a pick for any working in a care home who wants adult-oriented activities. -- Midwest Book ReviewThrough this book, Sarah is able to effectively blend a working practical knowledge of the experience of the person living with dementia and her own creative process. This blend culminates in a practical, creative, hands-on approach to activity coordination. -- Robin Willmott MA, B.Sc., RMN, MBACP, Dementia Education NurseThis book is predominantly aimed at those tasked with providing activities to residents in care homes. It aims to give an overview of the importance of activities, how to go about planning and implementing them and gives practical ideas for a range of activity sessions. The book is well-structured, straightforward and easy to read. The comprehensive resources section at the back of the book is extremely useful Whilst aimed at activity providers, this book has resonance for Occupational Therapists who provide or oversee staff providing group activities for older people and would be useful departmental resource, particularly where there are students or new graduates seeking ideas and inspiration. -- Maggie Lee, Inpatient Lead OT, Older People and Healthy Ageing, CNWL NHS Foundation TrustThe realistic and highly practical emphasis of the book and the way it is written in a very user-friendly style, means that everyone working in residential Care Homes would find this book an invaluable tool for their work... This book could comfortably replace endless shelves of notes on activities and is of course much more portable and compact than file pages... this book is a really excellent tool for every Care Home for Older People and is highly recommended to all those who are building a person-centered approach to dementia care. -- Margot Lindsay, Research Department of Mental Health Sciences * European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare *Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Part I: The Importance of Activities and How to Get Started. 1. Dementia: The Basics. 2. What Are Activities For? 3. Getting to Know Your Audience. 4. How to Assess a Resident for Activities. 5. Life Stories. 6. Care Planning Activity. 7. The Value of Timetables. 8. Getting People to Join In. 9. Recording What You've Done. 10. Sensory Activity. 11. Environment and Reality Orientation. 12. Using Activity to "Solve Problems. 13. Assessing the Risks. 13. Budgeting and Money Stretching. 15. Trouble. Part II: But What Can I Actually Do? Art. Books. Cooking. Crafts. Daily Living. Exercise. Games. Gardening. Knitting. Linking with the Community. Music. Reminiscence. Rummage. Sensory. Spiritual. Theme Days. Trips Out. Afterword. Resources. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisWithin the last decade music therapists have developed their work with the elderly and with people with dementia. Drawing on the diverse research and considerable personal experience of contributors from around the world, Music Therapy in Dementia Care takes a comprehensive look at music therapy as a means of improving memory, health and identity in those suffering from dementia - particularly the Alzheimer's type. It explores the issues which may arise in working with this group, such as coping with wartime memories, and shows how music therapy facilitates and enables communication through sound and movement. This fresh, original book is an interesting and informative read for the caregivers and families of dementia sufferers, and an essential resource for music therapists and all those involved in psychogeriatry.Trade ReviewThis is an interesting book that spans a range of areas not initially evident from the title. Specialised and non-specialised audiences alike can usefully utilise this book. Two chapters provide detail by way of notation to consider the interesting role of music therapy as a mode of assessment and as a means of engaging creatively with the person with dementia. Consideration of more focused outcomes such as reminiscing and managing agitation are explored as is the whole role of music in addressing post traumatic stress. At the other end of the continuum, the place of singing and the appropriateness of this mode of engagement for people with dementia are clearly made. -- Kevin Hope, The University of ManchesterThe book is well referenced, covering a wide range of clinical interest. The clinical benefits of music therapy are clearly expounded upon, with various chapters covering worldwide approaches. Personal case studies and narratives help to illustrate the value of communication in its various forms. The behavioural characteristics of people with dementia are discussed and research underpins the benefits of music therapy with specific groups. Having no musical education personally, I was not deterred when rhythmical patterns were illustrated within the text. For those individuals using music in treatment programming, there would be definite advantages to using this book as an example of good practice. Poetry, dance and other therapeutic media are included in the text making this a valuable addition to clinical practice. -- British Journal of Occupational TherapyTable of Contents1. Overture: It's not what you do, it's the way that you do it, David Aldridge. 2. An overview of the music therapy literature relating to the elderly, Melissa Brotons, USA. 3. Working with words: People with dementia and the significance of narratives, Trisha Kotai-Ewers, Australia. 4. The importance of singing with elderly patients, Alicia Clair, USA. 5. The problem of agitation in the elderly and the potential benefit of music therapy, Annemiek Vink, Netherlands. 6. A survey of music therapy practice with the elderly in the Netherlands, Annemiek Vink, Netherlands. 7. Improvisation as an assessment of potential in early Alzheimer's disease, Gudrun Aldridge, Germany. 8. Creative music therapy: A last resort? Fraser Simpson, England. 9. Remembering and forgiving, Susan Weber, Germany. 10. Working with images and recollection with elderly patients, Connie Tomaino, USA. 11. We'll survive: An experiential view of dance movement therapy for people with dementia, Marion Violets. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUnit One Overview of Aging Chapter 1 Trends and Issues Chapter 2 Theories of Aging Chapter 3 Physiologic Changes Unit Two Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing Chapter 4 Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations Chapter 5 Communicating with Older Adults Chapter 6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs Chapter 7 Medications and Older Adults Chapter 8 Health Assessment for Older Adults Chapter 9 Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults Unit Three Psychosocial Care of the Elderly Chapter 10 Cognition and Perception Chapter 11 Self-Perception and Self-Concept Chapter 12 Roles and Relationships Chapter 13 Coping and Stress Chapter 14 Values and Beliefs Chapter 15 End-of-Life Care Chapter 16 Sexuality and Aging Unit Four Physical Care of the Elderly Chapter 17 Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes Chapter 18 Elimination Chapter 19 Activity and Exercise Chapter 20 Sleep and Rest Appendix A Laboratory Values for Older Adults Appendix B The Geriatric Depression Scale Appendix C Daily Nutritional Goals for Older Adults Appendix D Resources for Older Adults Glossary References

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

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Book SynopsisDemographic trends confirm what clinicians already know - they are spending increasing amounts of time dealing with older people. This new ABC provides an introduction to the new and increasing challenges of treating older patients in a variety of settings. ABC of Geriatric Medicine provides an overview of geriatric medicine in practice.Table of ContentsContributors vi Preface vii Acknowledgements viii 1 Introducing Geriatric Medicine 1Nicola Cooper & Graham Mulley 2 Prescribing in Older People 5Jon Cooper & Julia Howarth 3 Delirium 11John Holmes 4 Falls 16Nicola Cooper 5 Bone Health 23Katrina Topp 6 Syncope 28Raja Hussain 7 Transient Ischaemic Attack and Stroke 34Jon Cooper 8 Dementia 39John Wattis & Stephen Curran 9 Urinary Incontinence 43Eileen Burns & Anne Siddle 10 Peri-operative Problems 48Kirsty Forrest 11 Rehabilitation 53Lauren Ralston & John Young 12 Palliative Care 59Lucy Nicholson & Suzanne Kite 13 Discharge Planning 64Mamoun Elmamoun & Graham Mulley 14 Intermediate Care 69Nicola Turner & Catherine Tandy 15 Benefits and Social Services 73John Pearn & Rosemary Young Index 77

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

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Book Synopsis"The first lesson is that success looks like whatever your patient describes it as ... Some want to be pain free, to breathe a little easier, to make it to their grand-daughter's wedding ... to be with their cats. Some want me to do everything I can to cure them, while others want to die soon."Geriatric care and the frailty of old age can sometimes be reduced to a pain score chart rather than an inevitability that needs to be approached with humanity and empathy. Dr Riaz Dharamshi combines his expertise knowledge as a nationally recognised geriatrician with the relatable, deeply empathetic stories of his patients in order to reframe the way we approach care for our elderly population.This empowering and socio-politically conscious book delves into theoretical discussions around death and old age, drawing light on how many issues arise from social and political factors that take root decades earlier. It presents practical details of an integrated model of care allowing for expert, personalised healthcare to be delivered within our communities and outside of the hospital.This is a book that encourages the question 'Who is the person to whom this is happening?' rather than just 'What is the medical problem?'. It is ultimately this approach that imbues meaning, purpose, and justice into the work of geriatric medicine and care.Trade ReviewA practising doctor in the field of medicine for older people, Dr Dharamshi gives an informed and deeply compassionate view of the art of medicine for those in later life, why we so often get it wrong and dares to suggest how we might get right. Recommended for anyone thinking of entering the field, and a tonic for those who are in it. -- Dr Nick Kosky, consultant psychiatrist

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

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

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Book Synopsis"I regard this as a long overdue and highly relevant addition to the literature on dementia care. Its grounding in the reality of practice and realistic approach will make it a very valuable workbook for a wide range of car workers. The book will play a large part in helping to improve dementia care by presenting a vision and manual for 'best fit' realistic practice."Danny Walsh, University of Nottingham, UK"This is an excellent text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The strong emphasis on person centred approaches and relationships permeates throughout the book and the activities presented provide the reader with the opportunity to reflect upon their own practice and the best fit options identify interventions for consideration."Sandra Fleming, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland"I thought this book was a very useful and detailed text exploring the world of the person with dementia and their Table of ContentsDedicationAcknowledgementsThe dementia care workbookThe felt experience: The person with dementiaThe felt experience: Carers Attitudes The environment of careThe person with dementiaEngagement - connecting with the personEmpowerment and disempowermentFacilitating person-centred care: Worksheets and activitiesAppendicesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisClinical ethicist Dianne Godkin offers deeper understanding of the experience of preparing for end-of-life (advance directive).Trade Review"No one is immortal, and the best way to deal with the unfortunate is preparation. "Living Will, Living Well" is a guide to responsibly dealing with the event of death. Aimed at those in their later years, the book speaks of the importance of a living will and how the document isn't enough. "Living Will" offers advice on encouraging communication with loved ones and friends, assistance in dealing with the legal paperwork of wills and other complications that arise, and dealing with oneself after a loved one has passed on. "Living Will" is a solid compendium of knowledge on one's own death, and should be highly considered by those who don't want complications for themselves or their loved ones." Internet Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review, Nov. 2008"Godkin draws from her nursing experience and research in her advocacy of advanced directives. The five substantive chapters in this concise, clearly written volume are titled 'Protecting Self and Others,' 'Facing One's Mortality,' 'Talking about Death,' 'Choosing an Agent,' and 'Getting It Done.' In contrast with many such works, this volume is practical and concrete, noting that the general public became aware of the concept of advaced directives through legal cases like those of Karen Ann Quinlan and Terry Schiavo. These cases highlighted living wills' potential for protecting patient autonomy and supporting family, friends, and caregivers in making medical decisions for dying patients. To illustrate her message, Godkin introduces two fictitious individuals dying of leukemia: 'Alice,' 84, learns about advanced directives from a church workshop, prepares for her own death by preparing a legacy scrapbook, and dies peacefully in accord with her expressed wishes; and 'Martha,' 65. Godkin, a young nurse, is called in as Martha is dying, and is horrified by the quasi-violence of medical efforts to resuscitate Martha before she is 'efficiently pronounced dead.' Appendixes include 'Guiding Interview Questions,' 'Sample Advanced Directives,' and 'Educational Resources.' Valuable for health facility patients, staff, and visitors." H. J. John, Choice, April 2009"Minimally, the "publish or perish" world of the academy expects that the contents of doctoral dissertations will be mined for conference papers and/or articles in refereed journals. The academic ideal, however, is the dissertation's transformation into a book, something that Godkin, currently Regional Ethicist with Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga and a University of Toronto assistant professor, has done with "Apprehending Death: The Older Adult's Experience of Preparing an Advance Directive," her 2002 dissertation completed at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing. Readers seeking a how-to book on preparing their own living will, aka an advance directive, will eventually get that information, but Godkin's doctoral research was more concerned about the process that seniors used in arriving at the creation of a living will than she was in its exact contents. Drawing heavily from the structure and content of chapters 4-8 of her dissertation, Godkin explores five themes which serve as the book's chapter titles: "Protecting Self and Others"; "Facing One's Mortality"; "Talking about Death"; "Choosing an Ally"; and "Getting It Done." In her study, Godkin interviewed 15 seniors whose reflections on preparing an advance directive are given voice through the narration of Godkin's composite creation, Alice Dawson, 84, whose "conversations" appear in italics while Godkin's analysis is in regular print. The book concludes with an eight-page Reference List and four appendices, with one being her interview questions, the second a "Sample Advance Directive," and the final two "Legislative Guidelines" and "Educational Resources." Godkin saw three audiences for Living Will, Living Well: individuals, especially older adults, who are considering preparing an advance directive; their family members or friends who would play a supportive role, including being the ally who would endeavour to ensure that the advance directive's terms were actualized; and health care providers. Godkin believes members of the last group because they see their goal as preserving life, often find themselves in conflict with living wills and, therefore, need to become better informed. Though the book is generally quite readable, given that two of the audiences are just average Canadians, Godkin needed to abandon some of the academic writing style, especially the reference citations within the text. Recommended." - Dave Jenkinson, University of Manitoba"This text sets out the matters to be considered and done in preparation for departure from this mortal coil. The highlight is the sample directives that will assist the reader in his or her testamentary decisions. A useful book for trial lawyers who have reached 65 years of age." Ronald F. MacIsaac, The Saskatchewan Advocate, December 2008

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Book SynopsisYour best tool to optimize patient care by minimizing restraint use Frontline nurses face fraught decisions every day about whether and how to use restraints in dementia care. They need to consider many complicated issues: legislation governing the use of restraints, the policies of health-care facilities, the expectations of families, and--most importantly--the well-being, dignity, and safety of patients and care providers. Frontline nurses need the right support to navigate decisions about restraint use. Dr. Atul Sunny Luthra and his colleagues have developed an algorithm to provide that support. Their work comes from focus-group consultations with frontline staff, a review of current literature on restraint use, and a clear summary of key legislation. The algorithm's systematic approach ensures restraints are a last-resort measure, and puts the right steps in place when restraints are necessary. This short guide includes: A review of nurses' perspectives on restraint use. Alternatives to restraints in patient management and assessment of clinical indicators for restraint use. Procedures to ensure informed consent when restraints are necessary. A reference on appropriate and inappropriate restraint use in everyday clinical situations.

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Book SynopsisThe growing geriatric population in the United States has created an increasing need for palliative medicine services across the range of medical and surgical specialties. Yet, palliative medicine lacks the resources to carry such a workload itself. Geriatric Palliative Care addresses this need by encouraging individual specialties to own the management of elderly with the same vigor as they own other key management competencies within their specialty. This clinically focused and highly practical handbook, which compliments the more comprehensive text Geriatric Palliative Care by Sean Morrison and Diane Meier (Oxford University Press, 2003), encourages this process of learning and ownership across many medical specialties. Designed to be readable and easily accessible to a range of health care providers, Geriatric Palliative Care outlines specific strategies for caring for specific palliative care issues common in elderly patients. The handbook also provides evidence based advice for hTrade ReviewAny member of the health care team who is engaging with geriatric patients in need of palliative care would benefit from having this guide on the bookshelf. * R. Kevin Mallinson, Oxford University Press Journals: Gerontologist *This is a well-written, easy-to-read book. It covers many topics at a very basic level, making it an exceptional reference for students, trainees, and generalists. There are many other books specific to palliative care and to geriatrics, but none that blend the two. * Doody's Notes *I think this book provides a good coverage and it is very practical and useable. Given that we are encountering an increasing number of older adults in palliative care, this would be a useful book to have on the shelf for quick day-to-day reference, providing the geriatric perspective on the problems we encounter... Palliative Care Book of the Month * IAHPC Newsletter *Table of ContentsSection 1: Overview ; 1. Introduction to Geriatric Palliative Care ; 2. Principles of Care ; 3. Medication Management ; 4. Introduction to Caregiving ; 5. Financing Palliative Care and Hospice ; 6. Ethical Decision-Making ; 7. Prognostication ; 8. Advance Care Planning ; 9. Communication Skills ; 10. Managing Conflict ; 11. Care Transitions ; 12. The Hospice Model of Palliative Care ; 13. Insurance ; Section 2: Special Issues in Geriatric Palliative Care ; 14. Palliative Care Emergencies ; 15. Dying at Home ; 16. Cultural Considerations ; 17. Complementary and Alternative Therapies ; 18. Clinician Self Care ; 19. Last Hours of Living ; 20. Bereavement ; 21. Spirituality ; 22. Palliative Sedation ; 23. Requests for Hastened Death ; 24. Assistive Aids and Devices ; 25. Rehabilitation ; 26. Mechanical Ventilation ; 27. Artificial Nutrition and Hydration ; Section 3: Caregivers ; 28. Caregiving ; Section 4: Symptoms ; 29. Pain Management ; 30. Fatigue ; 31. Failure to Thrive ; 32. Sweating and Fever ; 33. Behavioral Disorders in Dementia ; 34. Delirium ; 35. Terminal Delirium ; 36. Sleep Disorders ; 37. Dizziness ; 38. Headache ; 39. Myoclonus ; 40. Cough and Secretion ; 41. Dyspnea ; 42. Anorexia and Cachexia ; 43. Ascites ; 44. Bowel Obstruction ; 45. Constipation ; 46. Diarrhea and Fecal Incontinence ; 47. Mucositis ; 48. Dyspepsia ; 49. Dysphagia ; 50. Encephalopathy ; 51. Gastroparesis ; 52. Hiccups ; 53. Nausea and Vomiting ; 54. Urinary Retention ; 55. Urinary Incontinence ; 56. Bleeding ; 57. Thromboses ; 58. Lymphoedema ; 59. Pressure Ulcers ; 60. Pruritus ; 61. Malodorous Wounds ; Section 5: Diseases and Syndromes ; 62. Frailty ; 63. Falls ; 64. Depression ; 65. Anxiety ; 66. Alcohol Abuse and Dependence ; 67. Dementia ; 68. Seizure ; 69. Stroke ; 70. Parkinson Disease and Essential Tremor ; 71. Malignant Spinal Cord Compression ; 72. End Stage Lung Disease ; 73. Aspiration Pneumonia ; 74. Diverticulitis ; 75. Mesentric Ischemia ; 76. End Stage Liver Disease ; 77. Feeding Tube Management ; 78. End Stage Renal Disease ; 79. Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection ; 80. Diabetic Management in Advanced Illness ; 81. End Stage Heart Disease ; 82. Arrhythmias ; 83. Valvular Heart Disease ; 84. Peripheral Arterial Disease ; 85. Hip Fracture Management ; 86. Osteoarthritis ; 87. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis ; 88. Osteoporotic Fracture ; 89. Polymyalgia Rheumatica ; 90. Rheumatoid Arthritis ; 91. Osteomyelitis ; 92. Herpes Zoster ; 93. HIV-AIDS ; 94. Skin Cancers ; 95. Colorectal Cancer ; 96. Head and Neck Cancer ; 97. Breast Cancer ; 98. Prostate Cancer ; 99. Lung Cancer ; 100. Leukemia ; 101. Lymphoma ; 102. Intracranial Malignancies ; Section 6: The Interdisciplinary Team ; 103. Clinical Psychologist ; 104. Complementary and Alternative Practitioners ; 105. Dietician ; 106. Massage Therapist ; 107. Music Therapist ; 108. Registered Nurse ; 109. Physical Therapist ; 110. Pharmacist ; 111. Physician ; 112. Social ; 113. Speech and Language Pathologist ; 114. Chaplain

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Book SynopsisAmerica is quickly going grey. There are more Americans alive today over the age of 80 than ever before in our history; by 2030, that number is expected to almost triple. But when we discuss how long people live, we must also consider how well they live. Aging Our Way follows the everyday lives of 30 elders (ages 85-102) living at home and mostly alone to understand how they create and maintain meaningful lives for themselves. Through extensive interviews, Meika Loe explores how elders navigate the practical challenges of living as independently as possible while staying healthy, connected, and comfortable. Aging Our Way celebrates these men and women as they really are: lively, complicated, engaging people finding creative ways to make their aging as meaningful and manageable as possible. Written with remarkable warmth and depth of understanding, Aging Our Way offers a vivid look at a group of people who too often remain invisible--those who have lived the longest - and all they have Trade ReviewAmericans are living longer lives today than ever before. But are these quality years? How are we experiencing 'these additional years' in our 80s, 90s, and even 100s? In Meika Loe's Aging Our Way, men and women tell how they are making the best of their time, even with personal limitations. These 'ways of aging' are summed up as lessons for reflection and action. I urge you to read and share this inspiring book with others for it enriches understanding of life paths that many will follow. * Glen H. Elder, Jr., Howard W. Odum Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill *Loe's writing is clear, jargon-free, and warm-she clearly likes and often admires her subjects. She has done an excellent job in organizing her book topically and lets her subjects speak for themselves, then distills their most important points. While there are few startling revelations, there is a great deal of wisdom. * Publisher's Weekly *Useful for its thoroughness, examples of resiliency, and attention to this growing phenomenon. * CHOICE *A lively, engaging, and moving read. Loe shows how the personal resources needed to cope with aging are closely tied to structural factors like race, class, gender, birth cohort, and socioeconomic status. Nearly any reader will find Aging Our Way relevant to their own life or the lives of their aging parents or relatives. * Deborah Carr, Professor of Sociology, Rutgers University *In this delightfully written book, Meika Loe illustrates how we continue to develop and become more diverse as we age. Aging Our Way is an engagingly written introduction to this new understanding of aging and will serve its readers well. * Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, co-author of The 36-Hour Day *Table of ContentsPrologue: 30-60-90: A Short Meditation on Age and Perspective ; Introduction: Living at Home and Making it Work ; Lesson 1: Continue to Do What You Did ; Lesson 2: (Re) Design Your Living Space ; Lesson 3: Live in Moderation ; Lesson 4: Take Time for Self ; Lesson 5: Ask for Help; Mobilize Resources ; Lesson 6: Connect with Peers ; Lesson 7: Resort to Tomfoolery ; Lesson 8: Care for Others ; Lesson 9: Reach out to Family ; Lesson 10: Get Intergenerational; Redefine Family ; Lesson 11: Insist on Hugs ; Lesson 12: Be Adaptable ; Lesson 13: Accept and Prepare for Death ; Conclusion: New Perspectives on the Oldest Old ; Postscript: On Doing Ninety (by Ann, research participant) ; Epilogue: Updates on Study Participants ; Appendix: Best Practices in Supporting Aging in Place ; References ; Index

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Book SynopsisMetaphern bzw. sprachlich übertragene Bilder sind im beruflichen Kontext von zentraler Bedeutung, da mit ihnen komplexe Sachverhalte durch leicht zu vermittelnde Erfahrungen übersetzt werden. Im Zuge dessen erfolgt auch eine Übertragung entsprechender Eigenschaften, sodass anzunehmen ist, dass Metaphern das Denken und letztlich auch das Handeln prägen. Dennoch weisen vorliegende Arbeiten darauf hin, dass Metaphern nicht systematisch pflegewissenschaftlich erforscht sind. In diesem Buch werden literaturbasierte Metaphern pflegerischen Handelns im Setting der Altenpflege, metaphorische Konzepte sowie zentrale Motive von sechs interviewten Pflegefachpersonen vorgestellt und Implikationen für das pflegerische Handeln abgeleitet. Primäres Erkenntnisinteresse der Datenanalyse stellte das Verständnis pflegerischen Handelns dar, welches unterstützt durch die Triangulation von zwei Methoden beleuchtet wurde. Im Zuge dessen wurde die Metaphernanalyse nach Schmitt (u.a. 1995) sowie das Integrative Basisverfahren nach Kruse et al. (2011) angewendet. Zudem werden wohnbereichsformspezifische Kontraste herausgearbeitet, Rückschlüsse auf das jeweilige Pflegeverständnis gezogen und in seinen vielfältigen Facetten abgebildet, die von der Bewältigung von Lasten und einem Kampf bis hin zu einer Herzensangelegenheit reichen. Ziel ist es, für die sprachlich übertragenen Bilder bzw. die „Macht der Sprache“ zu sensibilisieren und Impulse zur positiven Umdeutung negativer Betrachtungsweisen zu geben.Table of ContentsEinführung und Aufbau der Arbeit.- Theoretischer Hintergrund und Problemdarlegung.- Methodische Vorgehensweise.- 62Ergebnisdarstellung und Diskussion.- Abschließendes Fazit und Ausblick.

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Book SynopsisAltenpflege ist Beziehungs- und Gefühlsarbeit. Sie erfordert Mut und Kompetenz, mit der Vergangenheit alter Menschen umzugehen, mit erlebtem Lebensglück ebenso wie mit Trauer und Verzweiflung. Bei vielen Pflegenden gibt es eine Sehnsucht nach Begegnungen mit alten Menschen. Trotzdem bleiben viele Kontakte, aus Unsicherheit oder Angst, an der Oberfläche. Eine wesentliche empathische Erfahrung geht damit verloren. Denn es können besondere Begegnungen entstehen, wenn Pflegepersonen es wagen, sich wirklich auf alte Menschen einzulassen. Genau diese magischen Momente sind es, die Altenpflege für viele Pflegende so spannend machen. Sie stärken die Berufszufriedenheit, geben Kraft für schwierige berufliche Zeiten und sind ein, bis dato völlig unterschätzter Grund, warum Pflegende im Beruf bleiben. Sonja Schiff erzählt ihre eigenen Schlüsselerlebnisse mit alten Menschen und lässt auch andere Personen - unterschiedliche Professionisten aus der Altenpflege- und Altenbetreuung - in Form von strukturierten Interviews zu Wort kommen. Es entstanden Geschichten, die die Leserin/den Leser tief berühren und Kraft geben. Gepaart mit einem leidenschaftlichen Plädoyer für eine dringende Weiterentwicklung der Altenpflege und Kritik am bestehenden System, geht sie auch der Frage nach, welchen Anteil Pflegepersonen selbst an der Erreichung eines magischen Moments haben und wie sie diese umsetzen können. Jedes Kapitel wird eingeleitet und mit Aufgaben beendet, die zum Ausprobieren motivieren. Ein "Mutmach-Buch" für alle Pflege- und Betreuungskräfte der Altenpflege. Es richtet sich aber auch an Führungskräfte von Altenpflegeeinrichtungen, Angehörige und sozialpolitisch tätige Personen. Trade Review“... Das Buch richtet sich an alle Pflege- und Betreuungskräfte der Altenpflege, wie auch ans Management, Einrichtungsträger und sozialpolitisch tätige Personen. Und natürlich an alle Menschen, die in der Altenpflege magische Momente möglich machen wollen.” (Pflege Professionell, pflege-professionell.at, 11. Januar 2020)“... Das Buch richtet sich an alle Pflege- und Betreuungskräfte der Altenpflege, wie auch ans Management, Einrichtungsträger und sozialpolitisch tätige Personen. Und natürlich an alle Menschen, die in der Altenpflege magische Momente möglich machen wollen.” (Pflege Professionell, pflege-professionell.at, 11. Januar 2020)“Dieses Buch ist ein wahrer Schatz! Es gehört in die Hand einer jeden, die mit Altenpflege zu tun hat, egal ob in Ausbildung/Studium, in der Praxis, im Alten pflegemanagement oder in Verwaltung, Trägerschaft oder gar in der Politik. Ich habe noch nie ein Buch gelesen, welches so feinsinnig und kompetent über Pflegearbeit spricht – ja, eigentlich gehört das Buch in die Gesellschaft ...” (Prof. Dr. Angelika Zegelin, in: Lebenswelt Heim, Jg. 22, Heft 84, Dezember 2019)Table of ContentsWie ich die magischen Momente in der Altenpflege entdeckte und daraus ein Buch entstand.- Vom Wert und Wesen magischer Momente in der Altenpflege.- Menschen und ihre magischen Momente in der Arbeit mit alten Menschen.- Warum Altenpflege dringend mehr magische Momente braucht.- Auf zu mehr magischen Momente in der Altenpflege!

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Book SynopsisEvery person living with dementia is entitled to the highest standards of wellbeing and health and social care services. This in-depth, evidence-based book identifies how outstanding quality integrated care might be achieved, whether in residential or home-based settings.Experienced dementia researcher Dr Shibley Rahman highlights the key contemporary underpinnings of integrated care that are required for wellbeing for living with dementia, including technology, staff performance, leadership, and intelligent regulation of services. The book addresses the major challenges to promoting person-centred care, and tackles difficult conversations around spirituality, sexuality and dying well. The crucial importance of promoting physical and mental health is emphasised. Taking into account recent developments in NICE guidelines and Cochrane reviews for dementia, this book presents an opportunity for all those involved in the provision of care for people with dementia to maintain a focus on delivering the best care possible, and to engage with the wider issues surrounding wellbeing. This book will be especially useful to commissioners following the NHS 'new models of care' "vanguards".Trade ReviewThis is a complex and difficult journey and Dr Rahman's book is like having an informed, interested, intelligent and profoundly humane friend by your side on the journey through. This book is a friend that is encyclopaedic in knowledge and who is not afraid to have opinions and to express them. We are part-way along the journey, we have come a long way but we have far to go. This book helps us reflect on where we are and the road we have travelled, all the better to plan and travel the road ahead. -- from the foreword by Sube Banerjee, Professor of Dementia, Brighton and Sussex Medical SchoolDr Shibley Rahman sets out what is best practice in language and attitude as well as care and support. He writes with great authority and humility about what people who have dementia, and their loved ones, face and how we could all do a great deal more to help them...This is a wonderful book, for students, health professionals, researchers, policy makers, politicians, families, and for people who may be in the early stages of the diseases that cause dementia. This is a book that challenges but also gives hope. Which I think is the greatest gift of all. -- from the foreword by Lisa Rodrigues CBE, writer, coach and mental health campaignerAs a nurse, specialising in the care of people with dementia, and those who care for and support them, this will be a 'go to' text; for reference and for revisiting important topics relating to practice...This book is an important milestone in the Dementia Care literature as it provides information to help us answer the difficult questions we face as professionals helping to support people and families. -- from the Afterword by Lucy Frost, Dementia Lead (Nurse Consultant)The third of Rahman's books on issues relating to dementia. Another must-read text that discusses the many and varied elements of what is required to enhance the lives and wellbeing of people with dementia. I particularly like his style of telling us what we can expect to learn from each section and suggestions for further reading. This, as well as the first two books from the author, is an essential read for all health and social care students in gaining an overview of caring in dementia -- Dr Karen Harrison Dening, Head of Research & Evaluation, Dementia UKShibley Rahman's last book in his trilogy on dementia represents a comprehensive and thought provoking tour de force through the subject matter - great reading for any health and social care professional, academic and interested lay person. Here is a perspective from an author who in himself integrates academic qualifications in medicine, law and management with a lived experience of disability. A unique read! -- Reinhard Guss, Chair, Faculty of the Psychology of Older PeoplePractitioners, family carers and people with dementia looking for a comprehensive resource about dementia need look no further. Few books combine detailed explanations about clinical aspects of dementia with policy analysis and yet remain so centred on people's individual experiences. This is an important resource for anyone who wants to understand more about providing better dementia support. -- Jo Moriarty, Senior Research Fellow, King’s College LondonAn absolute gem of a book. Through his career, Shibley Raman has been sequentially academic neurologist, service user, family carer and blogging activist. His learning and wisdom have been distilled into a highly readable, comprehensively referenced and bang up-to-date companion for anyone who needs to learn and understand about people with dementia and what can be done to help them, their families and professional carers to get the very best out of life. -- Robert Howard, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University College LondonThere can be no doubt that Enhancing Health and Wellbeing in Dementia should be essential reading for anyone with an interest in improving the lives, and rights, of people living with dementia. It is an important book which is both comprehensive and practical - no easy matter to achieve! His encyclopaedic span concludes appropriately with the primacy of person-centred approaches, the importance of dignity, quality and leadership - yes, yes, yes! -- Des Kelly OBE, Chair, The Centre for Policy on AgeingShibley's voice has emerged as an important one to take notice of within dementia care. His ability to draw together a huge range of knowledge from many different spheres of research, practice and policy and to use it to light our way rather than confuse us further is unique. -- Prof Dawn Brooker, Director of the Association for Dementia Studies at the Worcester University, UKThis important book continues our journey of what it means to see the person beyond their diagnosis of dementia, with a fresh focus on freedom, dignity and human rights. Dr Shibley challenges the idea that nothing can be done to improve dementia care. He brings practical thinking around how we can move towards truly integrated, person-centred ways of working - making a timely and valuable contribution to our collective understanding. -- Dr Helen Sanderson, author of Person-Centred Thinking with Older PeopleGreat book on integrated, person-centred dementia care. Clearly identifies issues often overlooked: importance of relationships in delivering good care; pivotal role of care homes in caring for people with dementia; and value of addressing staff needs so they can be in good relationship with others. It's not rocket science! -- Julienne Meyer CBE, PhD, RN, RNT, Professor of Nursing: Care for Older People City, University of London, Executive Director, My Home Life programmeTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Professor Sube Banerjee. Foreword by Lisa Rodrigues. Preface. 1. Preventing well and diagnosing well. 3. Overview of caring well. 4. Caring well: physical health and medication reviews. 4. Caring well: mental health. 5. Cognitive stimulation, cognitive rehabilitation and life story. 6. Oral health and swallowing difficulties. 7. Promoting wellbeing. 8. Sexuality and spirituality. 9. Research, regulation and staff. 10. Care homes and integrated care. 11. Supporting well and independence. 12. Dying well and end of life. 13. Living well at home. 14. Conclusion. Afterword by Lucy Frost. Index.

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Book SynopsisMeaningful touch is an essential part of truly person-centred dementia care, yet its value is often viewed as secondary to its perceived risks. This book restores trust in the power of touch, demonstrating the vital role it plays in supporting personhood, relationships and wellbeing, and challenging the barriers preventing staff from using touch in meaningful ways.Using many examples from practice, Luke Tanner demonstrates that touch and other forms of non-verbal communication are essential for 'being with' and not just 'doing to' people living with a dementia, and explains how and when to use touch effectively in everyday interactions, and in all stages of dementia. He places touch in the context of consent and safeguarding, whilst emphasising the need for positive attitudes to touch to be at the heart of care cultures.Offering perspectives, ideas, training exercises and culture change actions to maximise the benefits of touch in dementia care settings, this practical guide will enable practitioners to reflect on their own use of touch and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to place meaningful touch at the heart of their work.Trade ReviewIndividual person-centred care is a key aspect of improving the quality of life for people with dementia. There are many approaches to this and having a range of techniques available that can help, where appropriate, to improve relationships are key. Luke Tanner should be congratulated at describing, so adroitly, touch as one such approach. -- Alistair Burns, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University of ManchesterExtremely thought-provoking and informative ... I look forward to sharing this book with my team. -- Anita Astle MBE, Registered Nurse & Manager of Wren Hall Nursing Home, NottinghamLuke Tanner has discovered a profound and deep appreciation of the use of touch to sustain and regain human connection through all stages of dementia. He uses his knowledge and skill to help others develop new awareness, knowledge, and ability. He provides practical and effective strategies to help a community leader guide individual staff from caregiving to care partnering with individuals living with dementia through structured personal learning opportunities. Luke's work supports authentic person-centered dementia care culture training! -- Teepa Snow, Internationally respected educator on dementia and creator of the dementia care consultancy, Positive Approach™ to CareThis book on 'embracing touch' is a welcome addition to our field. It celebrates the potential of touch while also confronting its challenges. This books helps to ensure that touch takes its rightful places as integral to person-centred care. -- Dr Murna Downs, Head of the School of Dementia Studies, University of BradfordEmbracing Touch in Dementia Care challenges the reader to explore their current practice, thoughts, and feelings about the experience of touch and relationships in dementia caregiving. This book isn't just about when and where it is appropriate to offer someone receiving care a hug. Readers are encouraged and supported with practical examples and exercises they can use with their colleagues, to explore the wide variety and symbolism of the types of touch we experience daily as human beings, and its relevance and importance to our wellbeing and sense of self. [...] This book will be referred to and revisited by readers as they develop their skills and understanding. -- Suzanne Mumford, principal consultant, The Journal of Dementia CareTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction. 1. Models of Care and Cultures of Touch. 2. Talking About Touch in Care. 3. The Experience of Touch and a Cognitive Impairment. 4. A Sense of Touch and the Experience of Attachment. 5. Touch, Confusion and Uncertainty. 6. Non Verbal Consent to Touch. 7. Touch, Emotional Needs and Personhood. 8. Touch, Relationships and Intimacy. 9. Touch in Care Tasks. 10. Resistance to Touch in Care Tasks. 11. Erotic Touch and Sexual Intimacy. 12. Touching Stuff. Conclusion. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisWith a key theme for every week of the year, this resource contains extended multi-sensory reminiscence group session plans for older adults.Written by experienced occupational therapists, it provides detailed session plans for running successful and therapeutically-valuable activities within group sessions, from remembering school days to celebrating the natural wonders of the British Isles. Each plan has been developed to be suitable for people with a variety of abilities, including for those with dementia, and help to support memory, sensory function, confidence, communication, connection, as well as overall physical and emotional wellbeing. Activities range from cognitive activities such as word games, food tasting, music and poetry to group discussions. Session plans are accompanied by downloadable colour photographs and word cards to be used as tools for discussion.Trade ReviewThis book has a year's worth of well-chosen topics rather than relying on past events, which makes it much more inclusive and sustainable than many similar resources. The detailed descriptions of each session are very easy for anyone to follow. -- Rayya Ghul, Occupational Therapy Educator, Canterbury Christ Church UniversityThis book offers the activity provider with access to the wealth of experience of the occupational therapist authors. With 52 multi-sensory reminiscence group session plans it provides group facilitators with the ideas and resources to run seasonally-themed activities that support reminiscence through the use of all the senses, stimulating not only long term memory but also sensory-motor skills and function. This will be a great resource for care homes and day services for older adults, particularly those living with memory loss and cognitive difficulties. -- Jackie Pool DipCOT, UK Head of Memory Care and Programming, Sunrise Senior LivingFrom experienced group facilitators to those who are new to the role, these sessions are invaluable. They are practical and easy to use and the topics covered are diverse and stimulating. They would appeal to a wide age range within older adults.I have worked for 20 years facilitating groups for older adults and I would snap up this book. -- Marion Betts, Senior Occupational Therapy Technical InstructorTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Getting to Know You. 2. New Year Traditions. 3. Winter. 4. Keeping Well and Old Remedies. 5. Pancake Day. 6. The Library. 7. Birds in the Winter. 8. The Post Office. 9. Spring. 10. Food from around the British Isles. 11. Simple Pleasures. 12. Train Travel. 13. Easter. 14. Starting Work. 15. The Milkman. 16. Coffee. 17. Flowers. 18. Biscuits. 19. The Zoo. 20. Birthday Traditions. 21. The Paperboy. 22. The Queen and Her Coronation. 23. The Queen's Birthday and Trooping the Colour. 24. Sport and Ascot. 25. Time for Tea. 26. Bees. 27. Summer. 28. Castles. 29. London. 30. Swan-Upping. 31. Holidays and Day Trips. 32. Summer Fetes. 33. The Seaside. 34. The Natural Wonders of the British Isles. 35. The Motor Car. 36. School Days. 37. Countryside Traditions. 38. Harvest Time. 39. Apples. 40. Pets. 41. The World and Its Wonders. 42. Autumn. 43. The Baker. 44. Passing on Skills. 45. Music. 46. Bonfire Night. 47. A Sweet Tooth. 48. Around and About in London. 49. Chocolate. 50. Christmas Outings. 51. Advent. 52. Christmas.

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Book SynopsisActivity and engagement are vital to our well-being throughout our lives and this continues to be just as true of people living with dementia.The activities presented in this book have been designed to provide meaningful engagement for residents, while respecting each individual resident's readiness to engage and participate. This approach to person-centred care has proven to be extremely effective: activities such as Namaste Care and Memory Cafés have engaged residents who had previously not responded to interventions, demonstrably showing an increase in their levels of well-being.Supported by case studies, each chapter will also recommend the best way to implement the ideas discussed in the care home environment and beyond.Trade ReviewVisiting the Memory Café and Other Dementia Activities is a very clear and practical guide to delivering support to people living with a range of dementias. The authors of this book have significant experience of supporting people living with dementia, and they have written a very practical and easily accessible resource. I recommend this book to both family carers and professionals. -- Professor Martin Green, OBE Chief Executive Care England, DH Independent Sector Dementia ChampionVisiting the Memory Café is much more than a roster of programs and therapies; it is a guide to a new way of thinking about how to best serve the individuals in our communities...practical, compelling, and highly readable. -- G. Allen Power MD, FACP, Geriatrician, Author, EducatorIt is admirable that Caroline Baker and Barchester Healthcare have committed themselves at both a national and local level to enriching the lives of the people they care for and Visiting the Memory Café serves as both their handbook and manifesto. Let us consider it a pledge. -- Matthew Berrisford, Charge Nurse at The Meadows Community Hospital * British Geriatrics Society blog *Table of ContentsIntroduction, Caroline Baker, Director of Dementia Care at Four Seasons Health Care. 1. The Importance of Getting to Know ME, Ann Marie Harmer. 2. Reminiscence in the Digital Age and its Influence, Claire Peart. 3. Namaste Care for Residents Living with Advanced Dementia, David Owen. 4. The Use of Dolls in Dementia Care, Jason Corrigan, Deputy Director of Dementia Care for Barchester Healthcare. 5. Memory Cafes - Educating and Involving Residents, Relatives and Friends, Jason Corrigan, Deputy Director of Dementia Care for Barchester Healthcare. 6. Linking Exercise and Wellbeing for People Living with Dementia, Phil Harper. 7. Imagination Gyms, Leon Smith. 8. Creativity: Incorporating Activity into Everyday Life in the Care Home, Deena Heaney. 9. Energising and Relaxing Environments, Caroline Baker, Director of Dementia Care at Four Seasons Health Care and Holly Rance.

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