Working with Older People
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Key Issues in Evolving Dementia Care
International Theory-based Policy and Practice
Focusing on theoretical, policy and practice issues predicted to become increasingly important, this book looks at dementia care across the globe, including how policy is developed, and the range of approaches that can be taken, with insight from clinicians, policy influencers and researchers who discuss case studies and effective strategies. more »
2012, Paperback: £24.99/ $42.50ISBN: 978-1-84905-242-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 264pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, community care, dementia, health care, nursing, older people, person-centred, residential care, social care, social policy, social work
Health and Safety
A Workbook for Social Care Workers
This book provides guidance on the responsibilities and risk assessments involved in maintaining a clean, safe and secure work environment, covering subjects such as first aid, safety in the kitchen, infection control, safe handling of adults, issues surrounding medication, how to react in an emergency and how to respond to challenging behaviour. more »
2009, Paperback: £14.99/ $28.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-929-7, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 128pp
Keywords: adult protection, dementia, health care, older people, residential care, risk assessment, safeguarding children, social care, social policy, social work
The Carer's Cosmetic Handbook
Simple Health and Beauty Tips for Older Persons
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 gives easy to follow instructions on appropriate cosmetic techniques. more »
2009, Paperback: £16.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-973-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, carers, dementia, emotions, health care, older people, residential care, social care, social policy, social work, supported living
The Care Homes Legal Handbook
This handbook provides care home managers and related social work professionals with guidance and practical instruction in understanding the procedures and regulations involved in the Care Standards Act 2000. This is an indispensable and user-friendly guide for all those managing and working in residential care homes for older people. more »
2002, Paperback: £29.99/ $47.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-064-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, carers, dementia, health care, mental health, older people, residential care, social care, social policy, social work, supported living
Care Services for Later Life
Transformations and Critiques
Social and demographic changes have led to traditional areas of welfare being transformed. The contributors to this book take a critical look at the current situation and assess the implications for future practice. They debate the assumptions and values underlying established welfare programmes and consider the case for change. more »
2001, Paperback: £29.99/ $47.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-852-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 352pp
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, carers, dementia, health care, older people, residential care, social care, social policy, social work, supervision, supported living
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- adult protection,
- adults,
- alternative therapies,
- Alzheimer's disease,
- anxiety,
- art therapy,
- arts therapies,
- Asperger syndrome,
- augmentative communication,
- autism,
- autobiography,
- bereavement,
- bodywork,
- brain injury,
- carers,
- challenging behaviour,
- chi kung,
- child protection,
- child psychology,
- children,
- cognitive behavioural therapy,
- communication,
- community care,
- complementary therapies,
- counselling,
- creative therapies,
- creativity,
- dance and movement therapy,
- death,
- dementia,
- depression,
- disability,
- disability law,
- domestic abuse,
- domicilary care,
- dramatherapy,
- drugs,
- education,
- elder abuse,
- emotions,
- employment,
- energy work,
- expressive therapies,
- families,
- fiction,
- grief,
- group psychotherapy,
- health care,
- intellectual disabilities,
- interdisciplinary arts therapies,
- joint working,
- life skills,
- massage,
- memoirs,
- mental health,
- mental illness,
- meridians,
- movement,
- music therapy,
- nonverbal learning disabilities,
- nursing,
- occupational therapy,
- offenders,
- palliative care,
- pastoral care,
- person-centred,
- personalisation,
- play,
- play therapy,
- poetry,
- practical theology,
- psychiatry,
- psychoanalysis,
- psychodrama,
- psychology,
- psychotherapy,
- qigong,
- relationships,
- risk assessment,
- safeguarding children,
- sensory stimulation,
- sexual abuse,
- social care,
- social skills,
- social work,
- social work law,
- special education,
- speech and language therapy,
- spirituality,
- storymaking,
- supervision,
- supported living,
- tai chi,
- taiji jian,
- taiji quan,
- theology,
- trauma,
- violence
