Care of the Elderly

A new textbook for the Care of the Older Person FETAC award 5N2706, covering a wide range of issues related to the care of the older person, while ...

Poetry is an engaging and inclusive activity for older people that can help develop memory, imagination and identity. This book provides guidance o...

Providing people with dementia with opportunities to engage in creative activity can play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing communication...

Focusing on theoretical, policy and practice issues which are increasingly identified as key priorities, the contributors to this important book ex...

Positive shifts in attitudes mean that emphasis is now being placed on the person with dementia and their personal relationships, rather than the i...

Demonstrating that it is essential to be sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of people with dementia in order to provide truly person-centred car...

This book is a must read for those wanting to understand, design and improve our approach to workforce knowledge in dementia care.Paul Edwards, Dir...

When tasked with providing activities for older people in care homes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What constitutes an activity? How...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people often face unique challenges as they grow older. It is vital that those providing them with ca...