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Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2001
Offering practical advice for arts therapists and health care professionals, this book emphasizes the importance of putting the individual before the illness to provide holistic, person-centred support for people with dementia.
The contributors are all practising healing arts therapists who...
Moving into Residential Care
A Practical Guide for Older People and Their Families
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2017
Moving into care is a significant life event for older people and their families and often occurs at a time when other life stresses such as deaths of loved ones and health complications are paramount. This book directly addresses the psychological impact that move can have, and offers tips for making...
A Guide to the Spiritual Dimension of Care for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia
More than Body, Brain and Breath
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2003
This is a book for those actively engaged in or interested in spiritual ministry to persons with dementia. Shamy draws heavily upon her experience, making this book very personal in its approach. I appreciated this style, feeling that the anecdotes anchor the book in the realm of what can be done...
Living Better with Dementia
Good Practice and Innovation for the Future
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2015
What do national dementia strategies, constantly evolving policy and ongoing funding difficulties mean for people living well with dementia?
Adopting a broad and inclusive approach, Shibley Rahman presents a thorough critical analysis of existing dementia policy, and tackles head-on current...
End of Life Care for People with Dementia
A Person-Centred Approach
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2016
People with dementia need increasingly specialised support as they approach the end of life, and so too do their families and the professionals working with them. This book describes not only what can be done to ensure maximum quality of life for those in the final stages of the illness, but also...
Person-Centred Thinking with Older People
6 Essential Practices
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2015
Person-centred practices are a key way to provide the best possible care and support for older people and help them to be active and valued members of the community. Drawing on a wealth of experience of working with older people, the authors present the 6 essential person-centred practices.
Each...
Life Story Work with People with Dementia
Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary People
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2016
Introducing life story work, a way for people with dementia to connect with their relatives, carers and the professionals working with them. This evidence-based book explains the many benefits of life story work, with practical guidance for introducing it in a variety of settings.
The authors...
Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
How Seeking a Diagnosis in Adulthood Can Change Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2014
As awareness and understanding of Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder increases, more adults are identifying themselves as being on the spectrum and seeking formal diagnosis. This book discusses the process, the pros and cons, and the after-effects of receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood.
Outlining...
Mastering Whole Family Assessment in Social Work
Balancing the Needs of Children, Adults and Their Families
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2014
How do you keep the whole family in mind when carrying out social work assessment? How do you balance the needs of adults and children? How do you ensure that children's welfare and safety are everyone's priority when families face complex difficulties?
Mastering Whole Family Assessment in...
Arts Therapies in Schools
Research and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2009
As arts therapists are increasingly working in schools, there is growing interest in identifying applicable therapeutic approaches and expanding on relevant research evidence. This book outlines the potential uses of music, art, drama and dance movement therapies in educational settings, and the contribution...
by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2006
Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life explores the spiritual dimension of ageing and investigates the role of pastoral and spiritual care in helping the frail elderly cope with end-of-life issues.
Focusing on the experience of nursing home residents and anecdotes gathered in interviews,...
Arts Therapists in Multidisciplinary Settings
Working Together for Better Outcomes
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015
In a multidisciplinary setting or team, competing perspectives and principles can be challenging to negotiate, but supportive working relationships and effective collaboration can ultimately lead to an enriched experience and innovative outcomes for both professionals and clients.
Drawing on...
Key Issues in Evolving Dementia Care
International Theory-based Policy and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2012
Focusing on theoretical, policy and practice issues which are predicted to become fundamental priorities in the near future, the contributors to this important book examine how dementia care works around the globe. They explore the theory underpinning dementia care, the applications of this theory...
Children, Youth and Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Integrating Multiple Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2004
This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social work, psychiatry, genetics, sexology and vocational counselling.
It includes first-hand accounts...