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Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Social Construction of Dementia: Confused
Book SynopsisIn this study the social construction of dementia is examined closely for the first time. Nancy Harding and Colin Palfrey show how Western society sees dementia as a disease, rather than a natural part of the ageing process. They take issue with the constructed view of the body as a machine, whose parts 'break down' and need replacement. Furthermore, the authors argue, the various explanations of the causes of dementia are nothing but speculation dressed up as theories, which serve only to confuse the carers.Based on an intensive three-year-long evaluation of a community care service for older people with dementia, `The Social Construction of Dementia' looks at the experience of users and providers alike, and provides a refreshing new viewpoint on the `disease' of dementia.Trade ReviewThe book deserves to be widely read by sociologists, medical practioners, social workers, nurses, and others: it provides alternative understandings of dementia upon which new forms of practice might be developed. Most important, however is the challenge with which the book confronts its readers: to deconstruct their own fears of ageing, dying and death, and reflect upon embeddedness of these fears in the contemporary culture of late capitalism. -- International Social WorkThis book constitutes and important challenge to the dominance of the bio-medical paradigm in dementia care today... written by theorists for theorists [i]t is certainly not an easy read, but for dementia care specialists sufficiently interested in the social-psychological debate to wade through some of the academic turgidity, it is worth the effort. It will, in addition, be a worthwhile reference text for students, researchers, and others outside the dementia field, who are interested in general issues of clinical reasoning and diagnosis. -- British Journal of Occupational TherapyAn alternative framework for understanding dementia is particularly welcome; the medical model has been unchallenged for too long... The arguments are persuasive, and supported by a wealth of literature. It is a book of the highest academic quality and integrity... [I] would unreservedly recommend it. -- Mental Health CareHarding and Palfrey's enlightening book has at its core a desire to provide a "new conceptual lens" through which interested professionals can understand dementia... using a combination of well chosen social-constructionist approaches, Harding and Palfrey subject to scrutiny key components of the way dementia is understood by the medical profession and by society... Drawing on rich examples from the literature, the authors provide compelling evidence for their claim that a root and branch reappraisal of dementia concepts is required. Comment and discussion sessions accompany each set of arguments, encouraging reflection and comprehension. The authors succeed in offering alternative frameworks for contextualising the place of people with dementia in society. -- Community Care... a useful book for those involved in academic work to have as a reference base. -- Registered HomesIn a systematic, thought-provoking and contentious way, they examine the "knowledge" and "truths" of: the medical model, the scientific construction of dementia and the sociology of the dementing body. All are scrutinised in terms of irrefutable evidence, most are found wanting. [This book] is a welcome and long overdue contribution to the "knowledges" of dementia. -- The Journal of Dementia CareTable of Contents1. Evaluating the Care of People with Dementia: Beyond the Biomedical Paradigm. 2. Methodological Framework: Social Constructionism. 3. What is Dementia? The Medical Model. 4. Interpreting Dementia: Psychological and Linguistic Models. 5. The Scientific Construction of the `Disease' of Dementia. 6. Medical Diagnosis and the Construction of Dementia. 7. Society and the Construction of Dementia: The Sociology of the Dementing Body. 8. The Social Construction of Dementia. Appendix. References. Further Reading. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Hearing the Voice of People with Dementia:
Book SynopsisWritten for all those concerned with providing services for people with dementia and their families, this book explores the idea that communication is not only possible but also vital to the understanding and the development of services. Based on a series of interviews with sufferers and professionals working in the field, on an extensive literature search, and on a consultative document which was sent out to over a thousand people, Hearing the Voice of People with Dementia discusses ten key points:· the possibility of communication;· the disempowering experience of dementia;· the different ways in which people are affected;· the need to respect peoples' sense of sense of time and place;· the importance of knowing a person's `life story';· the effect of environmental and other factors on the process of communication;· the non-verbal ways in which people with dementia communicate;· the means of communicating through `challenging behaviour';· possibilities of group work;· the value or harm of sharing a diagnosis.Practical advice and suggestions based on the research into these key areas are offered to help professionals gain a greater understanding of dementia and develop skills which aid communication.Trade ReviewThis comprehensive, clear and compassionate book should be on the shelves of all counsellors and tutors... His welcome stress on the unique nature of each person permeates the book. -- CounsellingInformative and revealing a challenging and at times very moving book. -- The Health Service JournalThis is a fascinating book written as a result of some in-depth qualitative research and a process of consultation with in the United Kingdom. The literature has been reviewed extensively and the author of the book applies his interpretation sensitively and analytically. His wide use of the literature from both the sciences and the humanities and the analysis of responses from a small group of those involved in caring for persons with dementia. Written largely from a social perspective and of much use to social workers employed in the field of aged care, the book raises a number of interesting issues and poses an even larger number of intriguing questions that have yet to be pursued more fully. Suggestions are made throughout the book about how human service professionals an enter into the world of a person with dementia. Quoting from a wide range of sources, both primarily and from the literature, this discussion is sensitive and thoughtful and raises a number of issues particularly for health professionals. This book is written primarily for a general readership, but will be of much use to social workers, nurses, medical practitioners, and those with dementia and their families. It is a useful book for the reference library in all healthcare institutions and social services offices. -- International PsydrogeriatricsThis book focuses on the service response to older people with care needs and is a useful and accessible text that practitioners and trainers may wish to read themselves and recommend. The book is a mine of useful comments and observation and could stand as a model of how to translate research findings (the origin of his work) into a relevant practitioner text. I would not be surprised moreover if some families with relatives with dementia did not find this a most moving and helpful text. Goldsmith's work builds on practitioners' experiences to inform those working now or in the future about the possibilities for major advances in listening to the voice of people who have been stereotyped as beyond dialogue and discussion. -- British Journal of Social WorkThe reader is given a wide range of perspectives on how to communicate with people with dementia... this is an easy read and raises the reader's awareness about what it must be like to experience dementia. I feel this book would be very useful for people who want to know more about dementia and communication. -- Nursing TimesTable of ContentsPreface (Mary Marshall).Introduction. 1.The echoes return slow. 2.Hearing views about services. 3.Is there anyone in there? 4.Different people are affected in different ways. 5.Communication is possible. 6.Disempowerment. 7.A sense of time and pace. 8.The value of life story. 9.The effect of the environment. 10.Nonverbal communication. 11.Challenging behaviour. 12.Group work. 13.To tell or not to tell - is that the question? 14.A reflective conclusion.
£19.94
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.
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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.
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Gordon & Breach Science Publishers SA Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled
Book SynopsisFirst Published in 1991. This is Volume 13 in a series of Transportation Studies. It contains 2 parts of the proceedings of a Conference held at Stockholmsmassan, Alvsjo, Sweden, 21-24 May 1989, organized by the Swedish Board of Transport in co-operation with the Department of Traffic Planning and Engineering, Lund Institute of Technology.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES, PLENARY SESSION I: EXPECTED CHANGES: SOCIETY, INDIVIDUAL. INDUSTRIALIZED AND DEVELOPING NATIONS, PLENARY SESSION II: APPROACHES - A STATE, PLENARY SESSION III: A CONFERENCE SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP SESSIONS, PLENARY SESSION IV: WHERE TO GO FOR THE NEXT DECADE - PANEL DISCUSSION SESSION A: POLITICAL PERSPECTIVES AND POLICIES Al: MOBILITY AS A HUMAN RIGHT: EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA : MOBILITY AS A HUMAN RIGHT: AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA A3: MISCELLANEOUS PERSPECTIVES A4: REGIONAL STRATEGIES SESSION B: ENHANCED MOBILITY Bl: TRAFFIC SAFETY B2: TRAFFIC SAFETY B3: ADAPTATION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE B4: TARGET GROUP NEEDS AND CAPACITIES B5: LOCATING THE TARGET GROUP SESSION C: PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION Cl: ADAPTATION OF PRIVATE VEHICLES C2: THE DISABLED DRIVER C3: THE ELDERLY DRIVER SESSION D: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DI: ADAPTATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS D2: ADAPTATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS D3: ADAPTATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS D4: ADAPTATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES D5: ADAPTATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES SESSION E: SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS El: SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS E2: SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS E3: OPERATION OF SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS SESSION F: TRAVEL NEEDS AND TRAVEL PATTERNS FI: TRAVEL NEEDS AND TRAVEL PATTERNS
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Kohlhammer Angewandte Gerontologie: Interventionen Fur Ein
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Kohlhammer W. Arbeitsbuch Fur Die Zusatzliche Betreuungskraft
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Urban & Fischer/Elsevier Malen Erinnern Leben
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Urban & Fischer/Elsevier Aktivitäten und Alltagsgestaltung in der Pflege älterer Menschen
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Experience of Alzheimers Disease
Book Synopsis* Helps readers to understand the experience of suffering Alzheimera s Disease. * Incorporates the actual words of afflicted persons. * Focuses on constructive ways of improving the lives of sufferers and their carers. * Examines the intact abilities of Alzheimera s sufferers. .Trade Review"Almost everything written about Alzheimer's Disease and its victims describes the condition, their condition, from outside, in terms of deficit and loss. The Experience of Alzheimer's Disease is quite different in that each patient is presented as a unique subject and emphasis is laid on what is strong and preserved, the ways in which the self and a sense of worth and meaning can be maintained, despite the progressive nature of the disease. Such an 'existential' perspective is radically different from the usual 'medical' or 'pathologizing' one, and one which is vitally needed, and complementary to it. I think The Experience of Alzheimer's Disease, while respecting scientific accuracy and avoiding sentimentality, has something of the beauty and feel of a novel." Oliver Sacks, M.D. "This is the finest book thus far written about the experience of Alzheimer's disease. Readers will be deeply impressed by Sabat's many detailed observations and interpretations of the psychological needs of persons with dementia, and with his case examples of how responding to these needs can be beneficial. This book is an immediate classic not only because it qualitatively defines the experience of dementia better than all previous attempts, but also because is humanely releases the reader from the grip of invalid and ultimately harmful assumptions about the deeply forgetful." Stephen G. Post, Center for Biomedical Ethics, CWRU "Steven Sabat's book points the way to a soundly based and eminently humane approach to dealing with the problems of language and communication that are encountered in Alzheimer's disease. Linguists and psycholinguists could learn a great deal from him." Roy Harris, Editor of the journal, Language and Communication "In this masterly and original study Steven Sabat introduces us to a cast of characters, each in his or her own way struggling to maintain a sense of self and to preserve a place of dignity and value in what remains of their life worlds. As we follow Dr. B, Mrs. D and Dr. M and the others through various real life episodes we begin to see that there are possibilities for the enhancement of the lives of even the most seriously disadvantaged, provided we continue to view them as people who are, in all that really matters, like ourselves." Rom Harré, Linacre College Oxford "In his deep commitment to discovering and honoring the experience of selfhood, Sabat has penetrated the tangled veil of Alzheimer's to reveal with illuminating scholarship, uncommon empathy, and profoundly skilled listening, the enduring humanity of persons with the disease." Lisa Snyder, MSW, University of California, San Diego and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. "Rarely has a book so amply fulfilled the promise of its title! Steven Sabat's unique ability to interpret the life worlds of his patients, his scholarly grasp of the research literature, and his vivid case histories, set a new standard in understanding the experience of Alzheimer's Disease. In an age of neuroscience and genetic determinism, his book is a timely reminder that mental disorder, even in cases of obvious "brain disease", may be a product as much of dysfunctional treatments as of dysfunctional brains. " K.W.M. Fulford, University of Oxford & University of Warwick. "This is truly a humane and scholarly treatise on the lived experience of Alzheimer's disease. Sabat guides us beyond the shattered biomedical world of patients diagnosed with dementia to reveal them still as people with intact capabilities. A "must read" for anyone involved in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of AD." Phyllis Braudy Harris, John Carroll University. "This is a "must read" for any practitioner whose clientele includes patients with Alzheimer's disease. It combines humanity, humility and a clear conceptual framework that can be put to practical use. While captivating the reader, Sabat provides insights that can be extremely helpful in clinical practice and program development". Michael Gordon, University of Toronto, Canadian Medical Association Journal, February 2002 "Sabat has written a complex, thought-provoking book which aims to give some insight into the subjective experience of Alzheimer's disease. [...] The book is interspersed with the voices of Alzheimer's disease patients and Sabat displays warmth, empathy and respect for the individuals described." R Clafferty, Forth Valley Primary Care NHS Trust, Psychiatric Bulletin, January 2003 "this book is a rich source of people with dementias’ experiences of having the condition, described using many examples of their own words and conversations ... provides a useful insight into what it might feel like to have dementia, and challenges us to reflect on how we interact with people with the condition. It is thus a useful text for psychiatrists and students alike who want a basic grounding in social theories as applicable to dementia and an evidence base for person-centred approaches to dementia care, and is a rich source of data for those who already ascribe to this philosophy." Claire Surr, Bradford Dementia Group, Bulletin of Mental Health in Old Age, September 2004Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowlegments. Chapter 1. Ways of Understanding the Effects of the Disease. Chapter 2. Language and Communication. Chapter 3. Excess Disability: The Potential Impact of Others in the Afflicted Person's Social World. Chapter 4. The Maintenance of Self-Esteem. Chapter 5. The Alzheimer's Disease Sufferer as a Semiotic Subject. Chapter 6. Goals, Intentions, and the Alzheimer's Disease Sufferer's Predicament in Light of Critical Personalism. Chapter 7. Selfhood and the Alzheimer's Disease Sufferer. Chapter 8. The Tangled Veil is Also a Mirror. References. Index.
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Johns Hopkins University Press Doing Things A Guide to Programing Activities for
Book SynopsisThroughout, Zgola's emphasis is on treating persons who have Alzheimer's disease with empathy, courtesy, and dignity.Trade ReviewA valuable resource for professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members working with Alzheimer's disease patients. Educational Gerontology This guide shows how to establish a positive environment for Alzheimer's patients by providing social interaction and productive activity, with an emphasis on treating patients with empathy, courtesy, and dignity. Health Progress This material provides useful suggestions for the Alzheimer's patient at home. Zgola's program would work best in the community setting where the patient with a disease of the Alzheimer's type (DAT) is transported to a center or health care facility. Doing Things provides step-by-step alternatives to a dull vegetative existence, and should be particularly helpful to the primary care provider who desperately needs a 'day off.'. Summer The book's greatest strength is that it serves as a source of dozens of ideas for meaningful activities for persons with dementing illness... This book should be required reading for the adult day-care staff with an interest in dementia. But this reviewer hopes the book will find a wider audience. Patient educators and counselors will find this a valuable reference and teaching guide; the book will be especially helpful to those counselors who work with families caring for persons with dementing illness. Families living with the day-to-day stress of caregiving will find hope in the book's optimism and viewed that we can strive to bring out the best in persons with dementia. Patient Education and CounselingTable of ContentsForewordPreface and AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: A Program Specifically for Persons with Alzheimer's DiseasePart I: The Neurobehavioral Aspects of Alzheimer's DiseaseChapter 1. MemoryChapter 2. LanguageChapter 3. PerceptionChapter 4. The Organization of MovementChapter 5. Abstract ThoughtChapter 6. AttentionChapter 7. JudgmentPart II: EvaluationChapter 8. Medical ExaminationChapter 9. Neuropsychological TestingChapter 10. Psychiatric ReviewChapter 11. Functional EvaluationChapter 12. Social HistoryChapter 13. EnvironmentChapter 14. Ongoing EvaluationPart III: Programing to the Clients' StrengthsChapter 15. Habitual SkillsChapter 16. Primary Motor FunctionChapter 17. Primary Sensory FunctionChapter 18. EmotionsChapter 19. Remote MemoryChapter 20. PerseverationPart IV: Programing for the Clients' NeedsChapter 21. A Hierarchy of NeedsChapter 22. The Need for SecurityChapter 23.Psychosocial NeedsPart V: Designing a ProgramChapter 24. The Physical EnvironmentChapter 25. Selecting Meaningful ActivitiesChapter 26. Grading ActivitiesChapter 27. Analyzing ActivitiesChapter 28. Schedule and RoutineChapter 29. StaffingChapter 30. A Schedule of Daily ActivitiesPart VI: ActivitiesChapter 31. ExerciseChapter 32. Other Gross Motor ActivitiesChapter 33. Grooming and HygieneChapter 34. Times for SocializingChapter 35. Housekeeping and Meal PreparationChapter 36. CraftsChapter 37. WoodworkChapter 38. Work-oriented ActivitiesChapter 39. Special Events and OutingsChapter 40. List of ActivitiesPart VII: The Presentation of ActivitiesChapter 41. Organizing the ActivityChapter 42. Initiating the Activity Chapter 43. Guiding Clients Through an ActivityChapter 44. Coping with Problems or FailureChapter 45. Providing Positive ReinforcementPart VIII: Clients' Reactions to the ProgramChapter 46. Introducing the ProgramChapter 47. Helping Clients Leave HomeChapter 48. Dealing with Client's Negative Reactions Chapter 49. Providing Support for CaregiversChapter 50. A Case HistoryPart IX: MobilityChapter 51. WalkingChapter 52. Rising From a ChairChapter 53. Seating a Client in a Chair or on the ToiletConclusionAppendixesNotes GlossaryAnnotated BibliographyIndex
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MP-FAD F.A. Davis AdultGerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Book SynopsisAssure that you have the in-depth understanding of advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision making, and the interplay between these concepts that are required for exam success.Table of Contents 1. Successful Test Taking Strategies 2. Professional Role of the AGACNP 3. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 4. Integumentary Disorders 5. Neurological Disorders 6. Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, and Throat Disorders 7. Pulmonary Disorders 8. Cardiovascular Disorders 9. Gastrointestinal Disorders 10. Renal and Genitourinary Disorders 11. Musculoskeletal Disorders 12. Endocrine Disorders 13. Hematologic Disorders 14. Immunological and Oncological Disorders 15. Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Cognitive Disorders 16. Complex and Multisystem Disorders 17. The Geriatric Population
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care
Book SynopsisHome health care is an important aspect of community health and a growing area of healthcare services. Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care uses a case-based approach to provide home healthcare professionals, educators, and students with a useful tool for thoughtful, holistic care. The book begins with a thorough and accessible introduction to the principles of home health care, including a discussion of supporting theoretical frameworks and information on managing complexities, transitioning patients to home care, and preparation for the home visit. Subsequent sections are comprised entirely of case studies organized by body system. Though cases are diverse in content, each is presented in a consistent manner, incorporating relevant data about the patient and caregivers and the approach to patient care and promoting a logical approach to patient presentation. Cases also include helpful tips aboutreimbursement practices, cultural competence, community resourTable of ContentsContributors ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xvii Section 1 Introduction 3 Chapter 1 Theoretical Frameworks That Support Home Care 5By Leslie Neal-Boylan, PhD, RN, CRRN, APRN-BC, FNP Chapter 2 Managing the Complexities of Home Health Care 13By Mary Curry Narayan, MSN, RN, HHCNS-BC, COS-C Chapter 3 Transitioning 23By Jeanie Stoker, MPA, RN, BC Chapter 4 The Home Visit 33By Pamela Teenier, RN, BSN, MBA, CHCE, HCS-D, COS-C, and Lelah R. Marzi, RN, MBA, BSN, COS-C, HCS-D Section 2 Cardiac 43 Case 2.1 Congestive Heart Failure 45By Jeanie Stoker, MPA, RN, BC Case 2.2 Atrial Fibrillation 55By Jeanie Stoker, MPA, RN, BC Case 2.3 Wound following a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) 65By Jeanie Stoker, MPA, RN, BC Section 3 Peripheral Vascular Disease 75 Case 3.1 Peripheral Vascular Disease 77By Linda Royer, PhD, RN Section 4 Pulmonary 87 Case 4.1 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 89By Lisa A. Gorski, MS, HHCNS, BC, CRNI, FAAN Case 4.2 Pneumonia 99By Leigh Ann Howard, RN, MSN Case 4.3 Tuberculosis 107By Leigh Ann Howard, RN, MSN Section 5 Gastrointestinal 113 Case 5.1 Stomach Cancer 115By Sharron E. Guillett, PhD, RN Case 5.2 Malnutrition/Anemia 123By Linda Royer, PhD, RN Section 6 Genitourinary 135 Case 6.1 Neurogenic Bladder 137By Kathleen Francis, RN, MSN, CWOCN Case 6.2 Urostomy Care 151By Kathleen Francis, RN, MSN, CWOCN Case 6.3 Urinary Tract Infection and Functional Incontinence 163By Kathleen Francis, RN, MSN, CWOCN Section 7 Psychiatric/Mental Health 173 Case 7.1 Bipolar Disorder 175By Joanne DeSanto Iennaco, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, APRN Case 7.2 Personality Disorders 185By Debra Riendeau, MN, APRN, BC, PMHNP-BC Case 7.3 Schizophrenia 195By Joanne DeSanto Iennaco, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, APRN Case 7.4 Schizoaffective Disorder 203By Joanne DeSanto Iennaco, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, APRN Section 8 Musculoskeletal 215 Case 8.1 Muscular Dystrophy 217By Sharron E. Guillett, PhD, RN Case 8.2 Cerebral Palsy 225By Sharron E. Guillett, PhD, RN Case 8.3 Osteomyelitis, Decubitus Ulcer, and Paraplegia 235By Linda Royer, PhD, RN Section 9 Neurological 247 Case 9.1 Brain Stem Infarct 249By Shelia Spurlock-White, MSN, RN Case 9.2 Multiple Sclerosis 259By Leslie Neal-Boylan, PhD, RN, CRRN, APRN-BC, FNP Section 10 Maternal Health 267 Case 10.1 Antepartum Care 269By Ruth Smillie, RN, MSN Case 10.2 Postpartum Care following Uncomplicated Delivery 281By Ruth Smillie, RN, MSN Case 10.3 Postpartum Care following Complicated Delivery 291By Ruth Smillie, RN, MSN Section 11 Pediatrics 299 Case 11.1 Premature Infant with Apnea and Reflux 301By Teresa LaMonica, PhD, MSN, RN, CPNP Case 11.2 Asthma 311By Teresa LaMonica, PhD, MSN, RN, CPNP Case 11.3 Adolescent with Neurodevelopmental Disability 319By Teresa LaMonica, PhD, MSN, RN, CPNP Section 12 Pediatric Intensive Care 329 Case 12.1 Alpha-Thalassemia X-Linked Mental Retardation Syndrome 331By Lannette Johnston, RN, BSN, MS, CPST Case 12.2 Anoxic Brain Damage/Achondroplasia 341By Lannette Johnston, RN, BSN, MS, CPST Case 12.3 Cerebral Palsy/Acute Respiratory Failure 353By Lannette Johnston, RN, BSN, MS, CPST Section 13 Infectious Disease 365 Case 13.1 Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDAD) 367By Debra Riendeau, MN, APRN, BC, PMHNP-BC Case 13.2 Community-Associated, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) 377By Debra Riendeau, MN, APRN, BC, PMHNP-BC Case 13.3 Influenza 387By Sharon D. Martin, RN, MSN, PhD(c) Section 14 Endocrine 399 Case 14.1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 401By Caryl Ann O’Reilly, CNS, CDE, MBA Case 14.2 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 411By Caryl Ann O’Reilly, CNS, CDE, MBA Section 15 End-of-Life Care 421Case 15.1 Grief 423By Debra Riendeau, MN, APRN, BC, PMHNP-BC Case 15.2 Palliative Care 437By Susan Breakwell, APHN-BC, DNP Case 15.3 Hospice 447By Susan Breakwell, APHN-BC, DNP Case 15.4 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 459By Susan Breakwell, APHN-BC, DNP Index 467
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Medication Management in Care of Older People
Book SynopsisMedication Management in Care of Older People is an accessible introduction to medication management and its role in the management of older people and their medicines. It addresses key issues in medication management, evaluates professional roles and clinical practice initiatives and explores healthcare policy and prescribing initiatives.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Older People and Their Medicines: Health Objectives and Health Initiatives. Development of the National Service Framework (NSF) for older people. Management of medicines. The NHS Improvement Plan. Building a safer NHS for patients; the role of medication safety. Prescribing drugs. Dispensing medicines. Access to medicines- out of hours. The administration of drugs. Helping patients and carers to safely self administer medicines at home or in care homes. Community Matrons and the management of medicines. Patient case study. Chapter 2: The Physiology of Human Ageing. Homeostasis and ageing. Ageing and the cardiovascular system. Changes to the vascular system. Changes to cardiac tissue. Changes to cardiovascular function and control. Changes to cardiovascular cells. Implications for practice. Hepatic ageing. Changes to hepatic tissue. Changes to hepatic cells. Changes to hepatic molecular biology. Implications for practice. Renal ageing. Changes to tubular function. Implications for practice. Ageing and the immune system. Changes to organs and tissues. Changes to immune cells. Changes to immune molecules. Ageing and the inflammatory response. Chapter 3: The Application of Applied Pharmacology to the Older Person. Drug absorption. Factors that alter the absorption of drugs. Drug distribution. Drug metabolism. Factors affecting drug metabolism. Drug excretion. Biliary excretion. Pharmacodynamics. Receptor agonism. Pharmacodynamics and the effects of ageing. Chapter 4: Medication Management and the Older Person. Medication review and the older person. Medication review structure. The Single Assessment Process. Trigger questions. Care plans. Health care professional involvement. Prescribing practice. Principles of prescribing for the older person. Rational prescribing and prescribing support. Conclusions. Implications for practice. Chapter 5: Medication Errors and the Older Person. Introduction. The extent of the problem. The UK perspective. The potential dangers of medication errors. Definitions of medication error. Classification of medication errors. Causes of medication error. Forms of medication error. Medication errors that arise due to the supply and administration of medicines. Factors contributing to the development of medication errors. The nurse prescriber’s role in the prevention of medication errors. Prescription writing education. Preventative measures involving prescriptions. Computerised prescribing systems. Conclusions. Implications for practice. Chapter 6: Concordance with Medication and Older People. Introduction. Difficulties establishing a rationale. Characteristics of the non-concordant individual. Psychological theory. Medication related issues that underpin non-concordance. i. Polypharmacy and complicated medication regimens. ii. Lack of education. iii.Patient comprehension of the need to adhere to prescribed medication. administration protocols. Promoting concordance with medication regimens. Patient self-medication schemes. The prescriber’s role in the augmentation of concordance with medication for. older people. The art of teaching. Teaching practicalities. Reinforcing education. Barriers to teaching. Time management difficulties. Planning early discharge. Comprehension of applied pharmacology and therapeutics. Conclusions. Implications for practice. Chapter 7: Neurophysiology, and Neuropathology of Ageing. Introduction. In search of a nerve cell. Neurochemicals and synaptic transmission. Major neurotransmitters in the brain. The dynamic neurone, plasticity and memory. Changes in neuronal activity and communication in the ageing brain. What causes cellular damage with ageing. Neuropathology of Alzheimer’s disease. Pharmacological strategies. Neuropathology of Parkinson’s disease. Pharmacological approach in the treatment of PD. Conclusions. Implications for practice. Chapter 8: The Management of the Older Person with a Long-term Condition. Introduction. Government policy and long-term conditions. The NHS Improvement Plan. The evolvement of the community matron. The education and training of the community matron. Case finding and case management. Interprofessional working. Lay carer’s role. The future management of older people with long-term conditions. Conclusions. Implications for practice. Chapter 9: The Community Pharmacist’s Role in the Management of Older People and their Medicines. Introduction. Education and training Community pharmacy contractual framework. Repeat dispensing. Medicine Use Reviews (MUR’s). Medication Review. Services to residential homes Swallowing difficulties Domiciliary visiting schemes. Compliance aids. Physical problems. Prescribing support Multidisciplinary working. Conclusions. Implications for practice.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Ethics of Caring for Older People
Book SynopsisThis book is the British Medical Association's statement on the ethics related to care of the elderly, written and reviewed by a panel of renowned medical ethicists. As such it is an authoritative and considered reference, written in an accessible, non jargon so as to be useful for anyone charged with looking after the elderly. The book includes useful case examples so that it can be used by a range of health professionals and carers who need to know the law and ethics of looking after older people. The authors focus on practical issues such as helping older people stick to their treatment regimes, the sort of information they should be given to give valid consent, and their rights to confidentiality, as well as discussion about where they want to end their lives when it comes to that point.Trade Review?This is beautifully written and edited in the precise, elegant, and economical style that characterizes the best of British medical writing. Clear examples help make it easy to understand.? (Doody?s, 2009)Table of ContentsExecutive summary. 1 Introduction. 2 Importance of communication and barriers to it. 3 Ethical issues regarding consent and refusal. 4 Legal issues regarding consent and refusal. 5 Privacy and confidentiality. 6 Consent in relation to use of restraint and other protective measures. 7 Helping people make decisions in advance. 8 Care at the end of life and preparing for a good death. Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Dignity in Care for Older People
Book SynopsisHighlights the importance of dignity within the care of the elderly, focusing on the importance of theoretical concepts International in focus, it provides a contemporary discussion of the care of older people Of use to qualified nurses and social care practitioners working with older people, as well as those on ethics and gerontology courses.Table of ContentsPreface viii Contributors x An Outline of the Book xii Preamble: the Case of David and Rebecca xviii Part I Theoretical and Conceptual Considerations 1 1. Health, Autonomy and Quality of Life: Some Basic Concepts in the Theory of Health Care and the Care of Older People 3 Lennart Nordenfelt Introduction 3 1.1 Health 3 1.2 Quality of life 8 1.3 Autonomy 18 1.4 Integrity 23 1.5 Final remarks on the basic values 24 References 24 2. The Concept of Dignity 26 Lennart Nordenfelt Introduction 26 2.1 The definition of dignity 27 2.2 Dignity: towards an analysis 30 2.3 Relationships between the notions of dignity 40 2.4 Further explorations on dignity. A commentary on some other authors 42 2.5 Dignity and older people 46 References 52 3. Being Body: The Dignity of Human Embodiment 54 Jennifer Bullington Introduction 54 3.1 The objective body and the lived body 56 3.2 The dignity of the human body 64 3.3 Implications for health care 74 References 75 Part II Dignity and Older People: Some Empirical Findings 77 4. Dignity and Dementia: An Analysis of Dignity of Identity and Dignity Work in a Small Residential Home 79 Magnus Öhlander Introduction 79 4.1 Living together in a residential home 81 4.2 The homelike nature of the residential home 84 4.3 Activities and routines 87 4.4 Identity 89 4.5 Home, sweet home 91 4.6 Dignity, normality and culture 93 4.7 Summary and concluding remarks on dignity work, normality and power 94 References 97 5. Dignity and Older Spouses with Dementia 99 Ingrid Hellström Introduction 99 5.1 Dignity in spousal relationships 105 5.2 Conclusions 115 Acknowledgements 116 References 116 6. Caring for Older People: Why Dignity Matters – the European Experience 119 Win Tadd and Michael Calnan Introduction 119 6.1 The Dignity and Older Europeans study 121 6.2 Findings 126 6.3 Discussion 138 6.4 Conclusion 142 Acknowledgements 142 References 142 7. A Dignified Death and Identity-Promoting Care 146 Britt-Marie Ternestedt Introduction 146 7.1 A dignified or good death 148 7.2 Being allowed to be the person one is and to decide for oneself 149 7.3 Death as a religious, medical and private event 151 7.4 Extended identity close to death 155 7.5 Threats to identity close to death 157 7.6 Identity-promoting care 159 7.7 Conclusion and reflections 164 References 165 8. Dignity and the Dead 168 Göran Lantz Introduction 168 8.1 The view of the dead person 168 8.2 The dead as persons 172 8.3 Change and continuity 173 8.4 The necessary psychological change 174 8.5 Brain death as a special category 175 8.6 Fear of the dead person 175 8.7 The rights of the dead 177 8.8 Who owns the dead? 181 8.9 Religious aspects 181 8.10 The dignity of the dead 186 References 188 9. Dignity as an Object of Empirical Study: Experiences from Two Research Programmes 190 Lennart Nordenfelt 9.1 General considerations 190 9.2 Basic ethical concepts: a comparison between the DOE project and the Home project 193 9.3 Salient aspects of the care of seriously ill older people in the Swedish context 200 9.4 Conclusions 204 References 205 Index 207
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MP-WBK World Bank Group Publ Silver Opportunity
Book SynopsisWe live in a rapidly aging world, in which people who are 60 years and older outnumber children under the age of five. This book reveals growing gaps in care for older adults in countries at all income levels and shows how to leverage reforms for improving health outcomes for older adults and create healthier, more prosperous communities.
£999.99
F.A. Davis Company Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older
Book SynopsisMeet the diverse health care needs of older adults!Explore effective ways to enhance the wellness and independence of older adults across the wellness-illness continuum, including acute, primary, and long-term care. From an overview of the theories of aging and assessment through the treatment of disorders, including complex illnesses, this evidence-based book provides the comprehensive gerontological coverage you need to prepare for your role as an Advanced Practice Nurse. With information on healthy aging, comprehensive geriatric assessment, and common symptoms and illnesses that present in older adults, this text serves as a guide for students preparing for boards, as well as a reliable source of information for practicing nurses. Expanded, Revised & Updated! Thoroughly updated to reflect the art and the science of care of the older adult as well as the newest evidence and changes in health care Expanded! Coverage of approximately 20 new disorders New Chapter!Settings of Care New Chapter Online! Infectious Diseases with coverage of COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, and more New! Coverage of LGBTQ+ and transgender issues in Chapter 2 Body systems chapters covering common disorders in the older adult Coverage of psychosocial issues that can affect the health and wellness of the older adult, family, and society. Polypharmacy information to guide you through the complexity of prescribing for older adults taking multiple medications “Signal Symptoms” feature to help you quickly target potential differential diagnoses Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT), a patient-centered approach to grading evidence in medical literature which provides a direct reference to evidence-based practice recommendations for clinicians to consider in the care of older adults In-text case studies to provide further practice and review Trade ReviewFive Stars "To the point resources on geriatric conditions/syndromes. Very easy to read/access the content you need…bulleted and formatted for quick reference. Helpful sections on evidence-based guidelines." - Ben, Online Reviewer"Should be titled "GET THIS BOOK NOW!" GREAT book for my new job...I've been an NP to college students and in urgent care, but this is the first time I've been a nurse practitioner for a geriatric house call practice and this book is perfect. I am really enjoying the format, the timely and research backed treatment protocols and the compassionate, well written style for advising anyone in the business of taking care of old folks! This is a must-read for all medical people but is especially suited to a Geriatric NP or Family Practice NP who see elderly patients regularly." - Online ReviewerTable of Contents Unit I: The Healthy Older Adult CHAPTER 1 Changes with Aging CHAPTER 2 Health Promotion CHAPTER 3 Exercise in Older Adults CHAPTER 4 Nutritional Support in the Older Adult CHAPTER 5 Settings of Care Unit II: Assessment CHAPTER 6 Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment CHAPTER 7 Symptoms and Syndromes Unit III: Treating Disorders CHAPTER 8 Dermatologic Disorders CHAPTER 9 Head, Neck, and Face Disorders CHAPTER 10 Cardiovascular Disorders CHAPTER 11 Respiratory Disorders CHAPTER 12 Peripheral Vascular Disorders CHAPTER 13 Gastrointestinal Disorders CHAPTER 14 Urologic and Renal Disorders CHAPTER 15 Gynecologic Disorders CHAPTER 16 Musculoskeletal Disorders CHAPTER 17 Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders CHAPTER 18 Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders CHAPTER 19 Hematologic Disorders CHAPTER 20 Psychosocial Disorders Unit IV: Complex Illness CHAPTER 21 Polypharmacy CHAPTER 22 Chronic Illness and the APRN CHAPTER 23 Palliative Care and End-of-Life Bonus Chapter (online): Infectious Disease Care Index
£81.00
Allied Health Press Handbook of Gerontology
Book Synopsis
£142.20
John Wiley & Sons Inc Complementary Therapies in the Care of Older
Book SynopsisThe need to address the many health care needs of an ageing population increases daily. This text should give nurses an insight into using complementary therapies safely with older people. It is divided into four parts. Part 1 considers the implications for safe practice. Part 2 gives an overview of the four main therapies: massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and flower remedies. Part 3 is the heart of the book and looks at practical applications of the therapies. There is a sound theoretical component to inform safe practice and realistic examples of the integration of such therapies into orthodox care. In a changing world where nurses are reaching out and incorporating different approaches to enhance their practice, this comprehensive resourse should be a useful tool in the care of the older person.Table of ContentsThe Author. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. PART I: CONSIDERATIONS FOR SAFE PRACTICE. Chapter 1. Integrating Complementary Therapies Into The Nursing Care of The older Person. Chapter 2. The Appropriateness of Touch. PART II: AN OVERVIEW OF THE THERAPIES. Chapter 3. Massage. Chapter 4. Aromatherapy. Chapter 5. Reflexology (reflex zone therapy). Chapter 6. Flower Remedies. PART III: APPLICATION TO PRACTICE. Chapter 7. The Mental, Emotional and Neurological State. Chapter 8. Respiratory and Circulatory Conditions. Chapter 9. Alimentary Disorders. Chapter 10. Genitourinary Systems. Chapter 11. Mobility Problems. Chapter 12. Sleeping and Resting. Chapter 13. The Cancer Patient. Chapter 14. Dying. Chapter 15. The Way Forward. Appendix I: Essential Oils. Appendix II: Hazardous Essential Oils. Appendix III: Additional Information. Useful Addresses. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Ageing: Issues for Physical, Psychological, and
Book SynopsisMuch has been written about healthcare for older people, but the ageing process affects people of all ages. Ageing, rather than old people, has received scant attention within healthcare literature. This book addresses this paucity. It explores key perspectives of the ageing process. Ageing and old age are not necessarily synonymous. Ageing is a complex, multi-faceted concept and therefore is explored through three different perspectives: chronological, sociological and physiological. Although the majority of chapter authors are nurses, topics covered in this book extend beyond purely nursing issues.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. What is Ageing? Theories of Biological ageing. Skin. Muscles & Bones. The Cardiovascular System. Other Main Body systems. The Special Senses. Normal Psychology and Ageing. Abnormal Psychology and Ageing. The Sociology of Later Life. Ethical Aspects of Ageing. Ageing in minority Ethinic Groups. Attitudes of Professionals to Older People. Living well in old Age. Conclusions. Glossary.
£47.45
Health Professions Press,U.S. ECAT Sequencing Cue Cards
Book SynopsisAs communication skills decline in people with dementia, a supportive environment becomes crucial to a resident’s ability to express needs and desires. But how do you recognise what physical and social changes will help improve functioning, communication, and quality of life? The Environment & Communication Assessment Toolkit (ECAT) for Dementia Care is your answer. This evidence-based toolkit includes the tools you need to assess, intervene, and modify on an individualised basis to ensure the quality of life for people with dementia. Use the validated Assessment Forms, and in three easy-to-follow steps you will be able to assess activity performance with quick yes/no questions; evaluate the environment to identify barriers and problems; and pinpoint individualised recommendations for intervention. ECAT’s developers are researchers and experienced clinicians who have made sure that ECAT integrates effortlessly into evaluation and treatment sessions; helps keep up case load demands with creative solutions; satisfies regulatory requirements; leads to straightforward functional therapeutic interventions; and identifies low-cost, person-centred environmental modifications. ECAT for Dementia Care has more than 300 specific recommendations for interventions and modifications that will reduce typical problems encountered during routine activities of daily living for people with dementia. With the ECAT’s functionally based assessment and intervention system, you will be fully equipped with solutions. Environment & Communication Assessment Toolkit for Dementia Care Toolkit (ECAT) Card Pack contains 25 cards (24 full-colour Sequencing Cue Cards and 1 double-sided single colour card (Gray Scale Contrast Tool and Type Size Reading Test).
£39.52
Health Professions Press,U.S. The Connections Activity Program for People with
Book SynopsisEnjoy the benefits and reduced stress that come from reconnecting people with dementia to lifelong activities they love. Using a strength-based approach, this guide shows step by step how to design meaningful, individualized activities that can be performed by a person with memory loss as independently as possible. Helpful assessment and implementation tools guide your efforts to identify a person’s optimal leisure activities and then tailor them to current skill levels. The resulting activity plans will effectively promote the well-being and self-identity of each person with memory loss. Downloadable resources include: Communication strategies and conversations starters Assessment forms Step-by-step implementation guides Sample activities adapted for early, middle, and late stages of dementia.
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Health Professions Press,U.S. The End-of-Life Namaste Care™ Program for People
Book SynopsisThis innovative care program blends nursing care and meaningful activities to promote peaceful and relaxing end-of-life experiences for older adults with late-stage dementia. The first program created specifically for this hardest-to-serve population, Namaste Care also meets the latest regulatory guidelines for person-centered activity programming. The author has developed the program to be adaptable to individual as well as group settings, from nursing home to bedside at home. With this practical guide, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living settings, memory care communities, and hospices can easily and affordably implement a Namaste Care program not only to improve resident quality of life but also to increase family involvement and strengthen staff morale. New to the revised edition: Detailed descriptions of Namaste Care (NC) Group Program and the NC Individual Program, and instructions for implementing NC in any setting More case studies and stories to illustrate creative uses of Namaste Care and effective results Further international focus, incorporating programs and perspectives from Australia, the U.K., Europe, as well as Singapore and Indonesia. In-depth description of the physical setting and supplies needed for an effective NC program. Completely updated references Trade Review“Voted ‘Book of the Year, in 2013 by the American Journal of Nursing, Professor Joyce Simard’s 3rd edition of Namaste Care has been eagerly awaited. Full of the wisdom and practicalities of its original purpose for people isolated with advanced dementia, it has been expanded to include individual care at the bedside in the last days of life and at home. It remains a 'must.'" - Jo Hockley, RN, Ph.D., OBE Senior Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh“It is with great pleasure and honor that I endorse Joyce Simard’s 3rd edition of The End-of-Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia. Namaste began at the Vermont Veterans’ Home in Bennington, VT over 20 years ago, and was developed to meet the unique needs of people with advanced dementia who often fall through the cracks in long-term care. This sacred programs embraces the person’s humanity and ensures that the person living with advanced dementia or end of life issues fully lives until their last breath.” - Christina M. Cosgrove, LICSW, Behavioral Health Director, Vermont Veterans’ Home, and designated Namaste Care International Champion in the U.S.Table of ContentsAbout the AuthorForeword, by Rishi JawaheerPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The BeginningPART I: THE NEED FOR NAMASTE CAREWhat is Namaste Care?End-of-Life Dementia Care and HospicePART II: NAMASTE CARE IN PRACTICEBeginning the Namaste Care DayThe Namaste Care Group ProgramThe Namaste Care Individual ProgramThe Physical SettingPlanning and Implementing Namaste CarePART III: DEATH AND DYING CAREQuality of Life at the End of LifeMaking the TransitionAfter a DeathAppendixesNamaste Care Nursing SuppliesNamaste Care Activity SuppliesNamaste Care ResourcesNamaste Care Activities of Daily Living ChecklistDementia Bill of RightsPain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) ScaleReferencesIndex
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