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Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Carer's Cosmetic Handbook: Simple Health and Beauty Tips for Older Persons
Maintaining a healthy appearance and good hygiene is an important factor in a person's sense of wellbeing. As people age, this does not diminish but the body becomes more sensitive and deserves to be treated in a different way. This practical handbook is specifically designed to assist carers in looking after their clients' appearances as well as their health, providing a wealth of information on health and beauty care for older people.Throughout the book, Sharon Tay, an experienced beauty therapist, gives detailed and easy to follow instructions on appropriate cosmetic techniques such as manicures, pedicures, herbal remedies, hair removal, skin care and makeup application. These techniques avoid damaging treatments and the overuse of harmful products that often cause unwanted skin, nail and hair problems. Question and answer sections are also included, highlighting some of the common concerns and queries. Brimming with beauty and health care tips, this book is ideal for carers looking to improve quality of life for their clients and will also be of interest to anyone needing advice on sensitive beauty treatments.
£18.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care
An invaluable companion for complementary and beauty therapists working with older people in care, this book offers helpful information and advice on practical issues that are often overlooked in training, including: · Assessing older clients for appropriate treatments· Communicating effectively with older clients, relatives and care staff· Adapting treatments for older clients with particular health conditions, including dementia· Working around beds, wheelchairs, walking frames and medical equipment· Hygiene, safety and ethical considerations· Guidance on using specific complementary therapies and techniques with older clients, including reflexology, aromatherapy and massage· Common pitfalls and difficulties practitioners may encounter, offering encouragement and down-to-earth advice for tackling them. With useful case examples and explanatory photographs throughout, this is an essential handbook for practitioners who have recently started working, or who are training to work with, older people in care, including in care homes, hospitals and in palliative care.
£17.53
