Description
Dementia Care at a Glance is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and families navigating the complexities of dementia care. Delve into 176 pages of expert knowledge and compassionate guidance, specifically designed to enhance understanding of dementia. This comprehensive guide emphasizes a person-centered approach, enabling health and social care professionals to effectively support individuals living with dementia in diverse settings, from hospitals to home care.
Each chapter of this brand-new edition provides insights into various aspects of dementia care, addressing common forms and manifestations of dementia, their underlying causes, and practical strategies for effective interventions. Topics covered include communication techniques, care planning, medication management, therapy options, and ethical considerations, ensuring you are equipped with the latest best practices in dementia support.
The engaging, visually appealing format allows readers to absorb complex information quickly, supported by superb illustrations and a user-friendly design. Additionally, a companion website offers extra resources, including multiple-choice questions and reflective exercises, making this book suitable for students and professionals alike.
With a holistic view that integrates physical, mental, social, and spiritual health aspects, Dementia Care at a Glance is your go-to guide for compassionate dementia support. This invaluable resource will not only help you respond empathetically but also enhance the quality of care provided to those living with dementia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118859988
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 176
Description:
Dementia Care at a Glance is the perfect companion for health and social care professionals, nurses, students as well as family members and voluntary workers needing information and guidance about dementia care Taking a person-centred and interpersonal approach, each chapter outlines an aspect of the experience of living with dementia and the steps that the nurse or healthcare professional can take to support them.
This comprehensive book will assist readers to respond effectively, sensitively and with compassion to people living with dementia in acute settings, as well as in care environments and at home. It acknowledges the challenges that arise for people with dementia, family members and professionals and offers practical solutions based on current thinking and best practice.
Presented in the bestselling at a Glance format, with superb illustrations and a concise approach
Covers the common forms and manifestations of dementia, their causes, and how to address them
Addresses a wide range of topics including, interventions, communication, care planning, medication, therapy, leadership as well as ethical and legal issues
Takes a positive holistic approach, including not only physical and mental health issues but social and spiritual implications and a person-centred focus throughout
Suitable for students on a range of healthcare courses
Supported by a companion website with multiple-choice questions and reflective questions
Each chapter of this brand-new edition provides insights into various aspects of dementia care, addressing common forms and manifestations of dementia, their underlying causes, and practical strategies for effective interventions. Topics covered include communication techniques, care planning, medication management, therapy options, and ethical considerations, ensuring you are equipped with the latest best practices in dementia support.
The engaging, visually appealing format allows readers to absorb complex information quickly, supported by superb illustrations and a user-friendly design. Additionally, a companion website offers extra resources, including multiple-choice questions and reflective exercises, making this book suitable for students and professionals alike.
With a holistic view that integrates physical, mental, social, and spiritual health aspects, Dementia Care at a Glance is your go-to guide for compassionate dementia support. This invaluable resource will not only help you respond empathetically but also enhance the quality of care provided to those living with dementia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118859988
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 176
Description:
Dementia Care at a Glance is the perfect companion for health and social care professionals, nurses, students as well as family members and voluntary workers needing information and guidance about dementia care Taking a person-centred and interpersonal approach, each chapter outlines an aspect of the experience of living with dementia and the steps that the nurse or healthcare professional can take to support them.
This comprehensive book will assist readers to respond effectively, sensitively and with compassion to people living with dementia in acute settings, as well as in care environments and at home. It acknowledges the challenges that arise for people with dementia, family members and professionals and offers practical solutions based on current thinking and best practice.
Presented in the bestselling at a Glance format, with superb illustrations and a concise approach
Covers the common forms and manifestations of dementia, their causes, and how to address them
Addresses a wide range of topics including, interventions, communication, care planning, medication, therapy, leadership as well as ethical and legal issues
Takes a positive holistic approach, including not only physical and mental health issues but social and spiritual implications and a person-centred focus throughout
Suitable for students on a range of healthcare courses
Supported by a companion website with multiple-choice questions and reflective questions