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Personalisation and Dementia
A Guide for Person-Centred Practice
Personalisation builds on person-centred care to focus on how people with dementia can have more choice and control in their lives, and be supported to be part of their community. This practical guide explains how to deliver personalised services and support for people with dementia through simple, evidence-based person-centred practices and tools. more »
October 2013, Paperback: £25.00/ $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-379-2, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 192pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, carers, communication, community care, dementia, domicilary care, health care, nursing, older people, palliative care, person-centred, personalisation, residential care, social care, social work
Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care
An invaluable companion to practice for novice complementary and beauty therapists working with older people in care, this book offers unique practical advice on issues that are often overlooked in training. It offers guidance on tackling common pitfalls and difficulties, as well as a wealth of practical tips and techniques for practice. more »
September 2013, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-178-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 196pp
Keywords: acupuncture, adults, alternative therapies, Alzheimer's disease, aromatherapy, bodywork, carers, Chinese medicine, complementary therapies, dementia, diet, face diagnosis, health care, herbal treatment, massage, nursing, nutrition, older people, palliative care, residential care, tai chi
Activities for Older People in Care Homes
A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning
When tasked with providing activities for older people in care, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What constitutes an activity? How can you make sure activities are positive and person-centred? What can you actually do? Offering advice, encouragement and a wealth of practical suggestions, this is an indispensable companion for carers. more »
July 2013, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-429-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, carers, creativity, dementia, nursing, older people, person-centred, residential care, sensory stimulation, social care
Puppetry in Dementia Care
Connecting through Creativity and Joy
This book demonstrates how puppetry and associated art forms such as singing and story-telling can be used to nurture and support connections with people with dementia. Strategies for using puppetry in daily care are suggested and step-by-step instructions for making the puppets are included. more »
July 2013, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-392-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, arts therapies, carers, communication, creative therapies, creativity, dementia, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, person-centred, relationships, residential care, storymaking
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of the condition. Covering everything from assessment and diagnostic processes to drug and psychosocial treatments, community and residential care options, assistive technology, support for carers, ethical and legal... more »
July 2013, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-374-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, carers, community care, dementia, health care, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, psychiatry, residential care, social care, social work
The Essential Guide to Life After Bereavement
Beyond Tomorrow
The period following the death of a loved one can be a time of great turmoil. This sensitive book acts as a helpful and supportive road map through the initial period of loss, and the weeks and months that follow. As well as the emotional and spiritual aspects of bereavement, it covers important practical considerations, which are often overlooked. more »
June 2013, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-335-8, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, bereavement, cancer, carers, children, counselling, death, dementia, depression, families, grief, health care, intellectual disabilities, suicide
Safeguarding Adults and the Law
2nd edition
The safeguarding of vulnerable adults continues to increase in importance. Now in its second edition, this book sets this complex area of work within an extensive legal framework, providing many useful pointers for practitioners and students. It comprehensively reflects recent changes to the law, and includes many new case studies. more »
2013, Paperback: £40.00/ $69.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-300-6, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 672pp
Keywords: adult protection, adults, advocacy, carers, community care, dementia, disability, elder abuse, law, mental health, older people, residential care, social care, social work, social work law
Dementia - Support for Family and Friends
This comprehensive yet accessible book, written specifically for friends and relatives, offers practical advice and support that can help ensure the best possible quality of life for people with dementia and the people around them. more »
2012, Paperback: £13.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-243-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, bereavement, carers, challenging behaviour, communication, death, dementia, families, older people, person-centred, relationships, residential care
Leadership for Person-Centred Dementia Care
With a practical focus, this book will equip readers with the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to lead person-centred dementia care. The areas explored are relevant across a range of care settings, and to all those in, or starting, either a managerial or non-managerial leadership role within a dementia care service. more »
2012, Paperback: £16.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-229-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, carers, communication, dementia, employment, health care, nursing, older people, person-centred, residential care, social care
Playfulness and Dementia
A Practice Guide
John Killick explores the nature of playfulness and the many ways in which it can enrich the lives of people with dementia. Specific approaches and ideas for practice are described, and personal accounts of playfulness by those with dementia and their carers offer rich first-hand insights into its transformative potential. more »
2012, Paperback: £16.99/ $27.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-223-8, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 120pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, arts therapies, carers, communication, creativity, dance and movement therapy, dementia, dramatherapy, nursing, older people, person-centred, play, play therapy, relationships, residential care
Finding Meaning in the Experience of Dementia
The Place of Spiritual Reminiscence Work
This groundbreaking book reveals the findings of the first major study on spiritual reminiscence with people with dementia. The authors present evidence for the efficacy of spiritual reminiscence with this group, and drawing on examples demonstrate its many benefits, as revealed by the study. more »
2012, Paperback: £22.99/ $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-248-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 304pp
Keywords: adults, carers, communication, dementia, nursing, older people, palliative care, pastoral care, person-centred, practical theology, spirituality
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing
Biographical Approaches for Inclusive Care and Support
This book explores the lives and perspectives of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. As their distinct needs are often overlooked due to lack of understanding, this book demonstrates how life course approaches can offer insights into their support needs as they grow older, from housing and health care to community support. more »
2012, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-257-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: adults, carers, counselling, dementia, health care, nursing, older people, palliative care, person-centred, residential care, sexuality, social care, social work
Palliative Care, Ageing and Spirituality
A Guide for Older People, Carers and Families
This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying. more »
2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-290-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 144pp
Keywords: bereavement, carers, counselling, death, dementia, grief, health care, mental health, nursing, older people, palliative care, pastoral care, social care, spirituality
Who will I be when I die?
Christine Bryden was 46 when she was diagnosed with dementia, and in this book she describes her remarkable emotional, physical and spiritual journey in the three years immediately following. Originally published in Australia in 1998, the book is brought completely up-to-date with new material and photographs, and is a truly inspirational read. more »
2012, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-312-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 176pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, autobiography, carers, dementia, families, memoirs, mental health, older people, practical theology, spirituality
A Practical Guide to Delivering Personalisation
Person-Centred Practice in Health and Social Care
This is the comprehensive guide to delivering personalisation in health and social care using person centred approaches. It covers what personalisation and person centred approaches are, the different elements involved, and how to carry it out with all those receiving care and support, from people with disabilities to people at the end of life. more »
2011, Paperback: £21.99/ $35.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-194-1, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 240pp
Keywords: carers, community care, dementia, disability, health care, intellectual disabilities, mental health, nursing, palliative care, person-centred, relationships, residential care, risk assessment, social care, social policy, social work, supported living
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