Dementia Care A Care Worker Handbook

Author : Belinda Goode,Gayle Booth
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781444189490

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Dementia Care A Care Worker Handbook by Belinda Goode,Gayle Booth Pdf

Working with people with dementia? Training in adult or dementia care? You don't have to go it alone! Caring for people with dementia is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles in Health and Social Care. But with a range of awards, certificates and pathways for work-based learners it can be a confusing area for qualifications. That's why we've put together a one-stop handbook to support your training and continuing professional development in demential care. Here in one place is all the topic knowledge, assessment support and practical advice you will need for a range of dementia care qualifications. Core topics are linked to the specific learning and assessment objectives you need to cover for 16 QCF dementia units. Case studies tie learning into the many different settings and roles across Home Care, Residential Care, NHS and Private Settings. This book is especially useful for candidates taking the: Level 2 Award or Certificate in Awareness of Dementia Level 3 Award or Certificate in Awareness of Dementia Level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care Dementia Pathway Level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care Dementia Pathway. It's also a must have reference for those who want to brush up skills and knowledge from previous qualifications. So whatever your level of specialism, give yourself the tools you need to survive and even flourish in dementia care.

Author : Cantley, Caroline
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2001-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335203833

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A Handbook Of Dementia Care by Cantley, Caroline Pdf

This handbook provides a multidisciplinary and critical guide to what we know about dementia and dementia care. It is written by leading academics, practitioners and managers involved in the development of dementia care.

Author : Emerson J. Jones
Publisher : ShieldCrest Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781912505609

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Dementia Carers' Handbook by Emerson J. Jones Pdf

Emerson Jones has years of experience looking after someone with dementia and this experience as a carer, together with consultation with experts, other practitioners and families has prompted him to write this comprehensive handbook for the benefit of both professional carers and those looking after family members with dementia. It provides valuable advice and information for the delivery of care and support along all stages of the dementia care pathway. It also provides strategies for coping with various forms of behavioural challenges, cognitive impairment and functional disabilities that may occur. The handbook also describes tools to help the delivery of compassionate, sustainable and responsive quality care with a focus on building the resilience of carers and geared towards enhancing their quality of life. The challenges carers might face in safeguarding and upholding the dignity and self-respect of those with dementia are also covered. This book is a must read for all those involved with this debilitating disease.

Author : Fiona Goudie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351702720

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The Essential Dementia Care Handbook by Fiona Goudie Pdf

Replacing the successful "Working with Dementia", this edition draws together many new ideas and practical approaches from a wide variety of professionals working at the leading edge of the provision of services to people with dementia and provides a comprehensive account of current best practice. Beginning with the diagnosis of dementia and other problems associated with aging, this book considers assessment, the person centered model of dementia, rehabilitation and therapy. It outlines practical interventions, illustrated with case studies that provide a stimulating insight into contemporary understanding and practice. Nursing staff, occupational therapists, residential care workers, social workers and all those in day-to-day contact with elderly people will be inspired by this vital handbook for all care staff.

Author : Judy Cornish
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-13
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 1541326555

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The Dementia Handbook by Judy Cornish Pdf

Providing dementia care is profoundly stressful for families and caregivers. People with dementia or Alzheimer's experience emotional distress, which leads to behavioral complications and the need for institutional care. However, if families and caregivers are able to identify the emotional needs caused by dementia and understand which skills are lost and which remain, they can lower the behavioral complications and their own stress. Dementia and Alzheimer's are very personal and individual experiences they vary from person to person. However, Cornish has identified a pattern in the abilities and disabilities of people living with dementia. Based on her findings, Cornish was able to develop methods for caregivers to ease emotional distress, which can quickly and safely resolve behavioral complications. Though people with dementia lose a sense of self, they are still the same person you always loved. Judy Cornish understands this. The Dementia Handbook: How to Provide Dementia Care at Home is the supportive guide you've been looking for as you walk alongside your loved one on this difficult but potentially rewarding new path.

Author : Alan Chapman,Donna Gilmour,Iain McIntosh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Dementia
ISBN : 0862423139

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Dementia Care by Alan Chapman,Donna Gilmour,Iain McIntosh Pdf

This revised edition stresses a more holistic approach to the support of people with dementia: in essence, dementia, as an illness, does not rob the person of the influence of their past life. There is now a greater understanding of the experience of dementia for individuals and its impact on families and partners, and working with people with dementia can be challenging. Topics include: The individual and their previous lifestyle; Approaches to the person; What is dementia and what is not?; Health matters; Behaviour as a response to the living environment; Behaviour as a response to the daily routine and staff actions; Dilemmas and challenges; Feelings of loss, pain and palliative care; Issues for day care; and Staff teamwork. There are suggested training exercises linked to case studies, which are contained at the end of each chapter.

Author : Morris, Gary,Morris, Jack
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335234318

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The Dementia Care Workbook by Morris, Gary,Morris, Jack Pdf

The Dementia Care Workbook is a workbook style text on dementia, aimed at pre-registration level students training to be Mental Health or Adult nurses. By using reflective exercises and other tools, the book is designed to help readers get to grips with the key issues of dementia care, with a focus on the felt experience for all involved. Topics covered include: the felt experience (the patient), the felt experience (the carer/family), attitudes to caring, environment of care, the person, engagement, ways of working, empowerment and the future.

Author : Frosini Rubertino
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Dementia
ISBN : 1556451334

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Dementia Care by Frosini Rubertino Pdf

Author : David Moore
Publisher : Straightforward co Ltd
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-25
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1847160980

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A Guide to Dementia Care by David Moore Pdf

With an increasingly aging population, the area of dementia and dementia care is of growing concern to many people, whether layperson or professional. A GUIDE TO DEMENTIA CARE is a wide ranging introduction to the nature of dementia and also the existing support framework. Now revised and updated to 2009, it is the perfect book for all those who wish to develop their knowledge of this area. Includes information on the brain, behaviour, causes and symptoms, treatments, therapies, and financial support.

Author : Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Dementia
ISBN : 0772663416

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Dementia by Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia Pdf

Author : Jean M. Stehman
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0801852773

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Handbook of Dementia Care by Jean M. Stehman Pdf

Even in the earliest stages of progressive dementia, patients have difficulty evaluating their own needs and engaging in appropriate activities. A therapeutic program of care, including constructive activities and behavior management, is necessary for maximizing patients' functioning and quality of life. The Handbook of Dementia Care and its companion Training Manual and Video for Dementia Care Specialists offer a complete training system for teachers and students providing dementia care in a variety of settings. Developed at the well-known George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, the program's instructor's manual and student handbook are organized into six teaching modules: basic information on dementia, positive interaction techniques, supportive physical environment, therapeutic activities, group activities, and family support. Each module is accompanied by a videotaped lecture and demonstration presentation to further illustrate the topic being discussed. This exciting project is a comprehensive instructional tool for dementia care professionals working in adult day centers, long-term care and residential settings, hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care agencies.

Author : Rachael Wonderlin
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781421444321

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The Caregiver's Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities by Rachael Wonderlin Pdf

"When is it time to move a person living with dementia into a senior living community? How do you avoid an argument with someone who no longer knows what year it is? What do you do if the person you're caring for has trouble recognizing you? How can you lessen the guilt and anxiety that come with dementia caregiving? All of these questions-and more-are answered in this helpful guide through the difficulties of dementia care. Care partners to those living with dementia will find this book a helpful guide into an unfamiliar and challenging world, and professionals in the industry will come away with dementia knowledge they have not gotten anywhere else"--

Author : Angela G. Gentile
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Caregivers
ISBN : 150556557X

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Caring for a Husband with Dementia by Angela G. Gentile Pdf

A dementia diagnosis can frighten and devastate all who are affected. When a husband is diagnosed with dementia, his wife is at risk of becoming the "hidden patient." Sometimes the responsibilities of caring for a husband with dementia causes stress leading to caregiver burnout. Caregiving wives may feel trapped, obligated or compelled to go it alone at the expense of their own well-being. Others find many rewards in caring and give of themselves to a fault - "until death do us part." Asking for help can be difficult for caregivers, for many reasons. Gaining knowledge about dementia and its emotional impacts can provide comfort and improve confidence. Practical tips and solutions can offer hope in challenging situations. This survival guide and workbook is a vital companion for caregivers. You will refer to "Caring for a Husband with Dementia" often on your caregiving journey.

Author : Jennifer Brush and Kerry Mills
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781452590738

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I Care by Jennifer Brush and Kerry Mills Pdf

"I Care is a comprehensive book that offers a greater understanding of how to manage the difficulties of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias ..."--Cover.

Author : A. Murphy
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781784620523

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Working with Elderly People by A. Murphy Pdf

Care staff and voluntary workers in day centres and residential homes for elderly people have often expressed a need for a comprehensive, readable book to guide them through their first days and help them cope with any problems that may arise. This practical and imaginative handbook draws on the long experience of an occupational therapist working with elderly people in day centres. It provides a fund of advice on caring for people who may be frail, have communication difficulties or mobility problems. It describes how to design and organise a centre, how to use mobility aids and handle wheelchairs, how to move old people and adjust their hearing aids. The author even explains how to repair a wheelchair in an emergency. The second part of the book describes a huge range of stimulating activities, from craftwork and games to cookery, music and gardening, outings and exchanging reminiscences. Old people left with nothing to do rapidly lose their mental agility and interest in life. With a little encouragement, despite any disabilities, they can continue to acquire new interests and play a useful role in the community, and the materials and resources needed will often be donated or acquired very cheaply. The fully updated second edition is copiously illustrated with practical line drawings, and there is an extensive appendix providing useful addresses, helpful books and a listing of some of the conditions that may affect elderly people.