Older people and care homes
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Supporting Older People Using Attachment-Informed and Strengths-Based Approaches
Imogen Blood and Lydia Guthrie
The first practical guide to cover the basics of attachment theory and how it can be applied to improve the wellbeing of older adults in care. The Care Act 2014 proposed a radical shift to a preventative, strengths-based approach to social care, and this book includes tools for frontline health and care workers to adapt this policy into practice. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.06in / 228mm x 154mm, 248pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 97817859212302018, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-387-1 -
Developing a Relational Model of Care for Older People
Creating Environments for Shared Living
James Woodward and Jenny Kartupelis
This book clears away the misconceptions surrounding the care of the elderly and persuasively argues for a new approach based on interpersonal relationships. It brings together a vast array of evidence and incisive theory to generate a new understanding of how we can tackle some of the most pressing questions in our society. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.10in / 228mm x 155mm, 168pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 97817859233402018, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-655-1 -
Moving into Residential Care
A Practical Guide for Older People and Their Families
Colleen Doyle and Gail Roberts
Written for people making the move in to a care home, or the families and staff about to assist them, this book is an antidote to the psychological stress this transition can have on older people. It provides essential tips to guide people along the way from deciding to move to settling in to their new surroundings. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.46in / 216mm x 164mm, 176pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 97817859218962017, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-462-5 -
Counselling and Psychotherapy with Older People in Care
A Support Guide
Felicity Chapman
Evidence-based practice and specific interventions are described in order to address the growing rate of mental health issues in older adults in care. This professional support guide for psychotherapists, counsellors and carers explains how to approach and work with this specific demographic along with integrated case studies. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.18in / 228mm x 157mm, 240pp, CA$59.00ISBN: 97817859239682017, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, CA$59.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-751-0 -
The Multi-Sensory Reminiscence Activity Book
52 Weekly Group Session Plans for Working with Older Adults
Sophie Jopling and Sarah Mousley
These multi-sensory group sessions, one for each week of the year, are ideal for working with older adults. Focusing on reminiscence to stimulate memory and sensory functioning, and enhance wellbeing, these activities bring a fresh approach to group sessions. Supporting colour photographs and cards are available to download. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 10.91in x 8.39in / 277mm x 213mm, 240pp, CA$54.00ISBN: 97817859223982017, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, CA$54.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-521-9 -
Positive Communication
Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults
Robin Dynes
A collection of over 100 structured activities for use with groups of older people that are designed to improve overall physical health and emotional wellbeing. Each activity comes with specific instructions for delivery along with helpful handouts and additional resources. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 10.91in x 8.43in / 277mm x 214mm, 200pp, CA$54.00ISBN: 97817859218102017, Ebook, PDF, 200pp, CA$54.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-449-6 -
Person-Centred Thinking with Older People
6 Essential Practices
Helen Sanderson, Helen Bown and Gill Bailey
Practical and accessible, this book pares person-centred thinking down to 8 essential practices, and gives real-life examples of how to use them in the care of older people. With useful ideas for learning what is important to each individual - and acting on it - this book shows how to help older people regain control of their care. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 8.54in x 6.10in / 217mm x 155mm, 96pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-612-02015, Ebook, ePUB, 96pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-082-5 -
Dance and Movement Sessions for Older People
A Handbook for Activity Coordinators and Carers
Delia Silvester with Susan Frampton
This handbook will empower carers to run safe, rewarding and health-giving dance sessions with older people, including those who are wheelchair-bound or living with dementia. It covers risk assessment, preparing the venue and choosing props and music, and includes instructions for 20 dances drawn from a range of cultures and traditions. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 9.92in x 7.52in / 252mm x 191mm, 160pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-470-62013, Ebook, ePUB, 112pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-846-6 -
Preventing the Emotional Abuse and Neglect of People with Intellectual Disability
Stopping Insult and Injury
Sally Robinson
Preventing the Emotional Abuse and Neglect of People with Intellectual Disability aims to throw light into the traumatic experiences faced by people with intellectual disability living in disability accommodation services, to make changes to policy and practice, and to offer strategies and tools for capacity building for practitioners. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.06in / 228mm x 154mm, 224pp, CA$45.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-230-62013, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, CA$45.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-472-7 -
Providing Good Care at Night for Older People
Practical Approaches for Use in Nursing and Care Homes
Diana Kerr and Heather Wilkinson
This book provides night staff, their managers and anyone else with an interest in care homes with the information and practical skills they need to deliver appropriate care at night. The authors look at nutrition and hydration, continence, challenging behaviour, medication, night time checking, pain management and end of life care. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 192pp, CA$48.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-064-72011, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, CA$48.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-249-5
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