What You Really Want to Know About Working with Dementia - Real Issues and Expert Advice

Each section includes a case study to illustrate a common concern, followed by analysis of the underlying issues and suggested approaches or solutions from an experienced Admiral Nurse. Topics include distressed behaviours at home and in clinical settings, managing fall risk, supporting older carers or those with disabilities, and advance care planning. This evidence-based guide sets out skills and approaches for all health professionals to provide excellent person-centred care for people living with dementia.<

Zusammenfassung

Answers to key questions about supporting people with dementia from practitioners across the healthcare spectrum. From spotting early symptoms to managing distress and communication difficulties, this book explores the deeper elements underpinning interactions with people with dementia, and offers expert advice for person-centred support.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Karen Harrison Dening, Hilda Hayo, Amy Pepper
• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publications
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 19.12.2024
• EAN: 9781839976360
• ISBN: 978-1-83997-636-0
• Seiten: 240
• Abmessung: 138 mm x 214 mm x 16 mm
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Pädagogik > Sozialpädagogik, Soziale Arbeit; Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Medizin > Pflege