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Sharing Sensory Stories and Conversations with People with Dementia
A Practical Guide
Joanna Grace
Sensory Stories are highly effective in caring for people with dementia, helping them to engage with the wider world, and improves cognitive function. This accessibly written book provides everything needed to implement Sensory Stories as an everyday part of care for people with dementia. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.42in / 230mm x 163mm, 192pp, £19.99ISBN: 97817859240952018, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-769-5 -
Sensory Modulation in Dementia Care
Assessment and Activities for Sensory-Enriched Care
Tina Champagne
Explaining how to modify the Sensory Modulation Program for people with dementia, this practical resource covers assessment of sensory issues to implementation of effective sensory activities. This approach can be used with adults at all stages of dementia, in individual and group settings. A supporting assessment tool is available to download. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.14in / 229mm x 156mm, 168pp, £15.99ISBN: 97817859273312018, Ebook, ePUB, 168pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-427-4 -
Yoga for Dementia
A Guide for People with Dementia, Their Families and Caregivers
Tania Plahay. Foreword by Professor Martin Green OBE.
With yoga sequences, breathing exercises and meditations, this book shows care home staff and family carers how to use yoga to help people with dementia reduce the negative effects of their symptoms. The programme can be used with both individuals and groups, and can adapted for a range of abilities. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 10.08in x 7.09in / 256mm x 180mm, 264pp, £17.99ISBN: 97817859215992018, Ebook, ePUB, 264pp, £17.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-433-5 -
Poetry and Dementia
A Practical Guide
John Killick
A practical guide to reading and writing poetry with older people living with dementia to improve mental health and wellbeing. Tips and techniques are included for facilitating poetry projects with groups or individuals for professional care workers or personal family members. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.39in x 6.22in / 213mm x 158mm, 144pp, £16.99ISBN: 97817859217662017, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, £16.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-448-9 -
Visiting the Memory Café and other Dementia Care Activities
Evidence-based Interventions for Care Homes
Edited by Caroline Baker and Jason Corrigan-Charlesworth. Foreword by Dr G. Allen Power.
Outlining the enhancing dementia care programme developed by the editors, this book looks at the activities trialled within care homes and gives evidence of their success. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.58in x 6.34in / 218mm x 161mm, 208pp, £16.99ISBN: 97817859225272017, Ebook, ePUB, 200pp, £16.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-535-6 -
Life Story Work with People with Dementia
Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary People
Edited by Polly Kaiser and Ruth Eley
Supporting the current focus on living well with dementia, this book shows how to carry out Life Story Work with people with dementia in a variety of settings. Focusing on the practicalities of carrying out life story work and highlighting its benefits, this book also includes case studies which will inspire the provision of individualised care. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.02in / 228mm x 153mm, 280pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-505-52016, Ebook, ePUB, 280pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-914-2 -
Doll Therapy in Dementia Care
Evidence and Practice
Gary Mitchell. Foreword by Sally Knocker
Doll therapy can be a comforting intervention for people with dementia, but ethical issues make it a hotly debated topic. This is the first book to look closely at the issues, using theory and current research to advocate the use of dolls in therapeutic practice. With guidelines for practice, this is a must read for all dementia care professionals. Learn More2016, 136pp -
A Creative Toolkit for Communication in Dementia Care
Karrie Marshall
Overflowing with creative activities, this toolkit will help carers and relatives support and communicate effectively with people with dementia. Portraits, parlour games, puppets and more can be used to build relationships with people who may no longer be able to rely upon words and memories. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.65in / 229mm x 169mm, 200pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-694-62015, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-206-5 -
Qigong for Wellbeing in Dementia and Aging
Stephen Rath, illustrated by LauRha Frankfort
This book presents easy-to-follow Qigong exercises and key nutritional information that can help older people, who may be frail or have limited mobility, to improve and maintain their health and mobility, and to address symptoms associated with dementia. Accompanying illustrations guide the reader through each exercise. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 10.00in x 7.17in / 254mm x 182mm, 168pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-1-84819-253-92015, Ebook, ePUB, 168pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-0-85701-199-2 -
Facilitating Spiritual Reminiscence for People with Dementia
A Learning Guide
Elizabeth MacKinlay and Corinne Trevitt
This practical guide teaches carers how to facilitate engaging spiritual reminiscence sessions with people with dementia. Carers will learn about the many benefits of spiritual reminiscence, and develop the skills, confidence and communication techniques needed to support people with dementia in this activity. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 10.87in x 8.50in / 276mm x 216mm, 112pp, £22.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-573-42015, Ebook, ePUB, 88pp, £22.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-018-4
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