Care of the Elderly

How does a polar bear pooping on a rug turn into a lesson on Alzheimers behaviors of paranoia and hallucinations? Or a pregnant aunt turn into a le...

Carrie, a business manager who always wanted to be a dancer, has two commitments today. She made a promise to her late father to move Cousin Ella, ...

A very topical subject as our population ages and increasingly the pressure falls in a contracting state, on the middle aged children of older peop...

There comes a time in life when it is difficult to live independently, and homes of many years and many memories must be left behind. But despite t...

Come through the doors of the care homes with the care home manager, the home to our elderly, vulnerable adults, their final home. Experience the d...

With over 3.5 million copies sold, the bestselling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now completely revised and updated...

A surprise inheritance and a failing care home might hold the unlikely makings for true loveKates husband has not only left her, hes also left her ...

Growing older is a process with numerous gradual or sudden changes over time. For staff supporting people with learning disabilities (intellectual ...

While bringing joy to others, can these two Christmas helpers also find some for themselves?Serens great aunt Nelly hates being in a care home, esp...

What's happening to me?'Successful translator and linguist Helga Rohra was understandably good with words - that is, until she found herself gettin...

People with dementia need increasingly specialised support as they approach the end of life, and so too do their families and the professionals wor...

In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, trea...

How do you choose a care home for a relative or friend? The care home may look perfect in the brochure, but is that a true reflection of what it's ...

Slow and delay the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, from memory loss to disorientation, with this practical activity bo...

This innovative book is a theoretical, reflexive and critical overview of the key issues connected to aging in contemporary society. The book explo...

With today's availability of Social Security and Medicare, we typically think of the older years as a stage in life where people are supported fina...

Every person living with dementia is entitled to the highest standards of wellbeing and health and social care services. This in-depth, evidence-ba...

The global population is ageing rapidly yet there is a shortage of skilled professionals able to support the wellbeing of older people in care. Old...

Caring for an elderly family member can be overwhelming. But fulfilling life experiences are still possible for both caregivers and their loved one...

Caring for an elderly family member can be overwhelming. But fulfilling life experiences are still possible for both caregivers and their loved one...

This much-anticipated new title forms part of the American Institute of Architect''s esteemed Design for Aging Review program by the AIA Design for...

Providing guidance and advice on the challenging art of listening, this book responds directly to the expressed learning needs of hospice and palli...

Reminiscence is a valuable tool for the professional carer as well as those who are looking after a family member or friend. It enhances and enrich...

Proven to enhance wellbeing, posture, breathing and sleep, and reduce anxiety and agitation, this programme shows how yoga can be adapted to benefi...

How are individual and social ideas of late-onset dementia shaped and negotiated in film, literature, the arts, and the media? And how can the symb...

The mistreatment of older people is increasingly recognised internationally as a significant abuse of elders human rights. Scandals and inquiries i...

To provide high quality dementia care, professionals need to be both knowledgeable about dementia and skilled in the provision of care. This book i...

The innovative Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Model for dementia care has recently been updated, leading to new advances in the field. This revise...

A History of the Royal Hospital Chelsea looks at the hospital's beginnings, with its Royal patronage and heritage which dates back to King Charles ...