Care of the Elderly

This book aims to open up discussion of research findings on ageing issues in Malaysia. The increasing ageing population is an issue across all nat...

Exploring the key issues around anti-discriminatory practice for professionals working in mental health services, this book looks at ways to improv...

Detailed knowledge and specific awareness of delirium is crucial in elderly care, due in part to the overlap with delirium and dementia. This intro...

This practice-focussed resource shows dementia care professionals how to harness resilience in their daily practice when working with people living...

Clinical dilemmas in dementia contexts are often not because the clinical facts are in doubt, but because the ethical and legal underpinnings are u...

Dementia not only affects the person presented with the diagnosis, but their family and friends too. This book provides practitioners with strategi...

Effective communication is critical for everyone, and this insightful book teaches the skills needed by healthcare staff in their day-to-day intera...

The book outlines a range of non-pharmacological therapies clinicians can adopt in their daily practice and sets out information and advice on each...

Despite being integral parts of all our identities, sexuality, sex and intimacy are what many would call the Last Taboo in dementia care, usually s...

The way in which dementia is understood and treated is changing, with a growing focus on the individual's experience and person-centred approaches ...

Creative activities can support people with dementia, leading to moments of reconnection and joy. This book shows how the Montessori method - with ...

Examining recent research and practice on reminiscence, life review and life story work, this book offers critical accounts of the rapidly growing ...

Music is an essential tool in dementia care. This accessible guide embraces ways in which music can enhance the daily lives of those with dementia....

Creating dementia-friendly communities can give people with dementia the chance to continue meaningful lives with reciprocal personal relationship...

Christine Bryden was 46 years old when she was diagnosed with dementia, and in this book she describes her remarkable emotional, physical and spiri...

The dental needs of people living with dementia are often overlooked, particularly in the care home and hospital community. It is challenging to ma...

This innovative book sets out practical guidance for people with dementia, their families and carers on reducing the symptoms of Alzheimer's diseas...

The QCS Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument is widely used as the framework for providing activity-based care for people with cognitive impairment...