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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 experienc……続きを見る

With contributions from experienced dementia practitioners and care researchers, this book examines the impact of culture and ethnicity on the experience of dementia and on the provision of support ……続きを見る

Aging Parents: A Guide on How to Care for Aging Parents. This is volume 3 in a series of 3 Aging books. If you want to understand aging parents and want to know the secrets of aging parents, caregiv……続きを見る

Aging Parents: A Guide on How to Care for Aging Parents. This is volume 3 in a series of 3 Aging books. If you want to understand aging parents and want to know the secrets of aging parents, caregiv……続きを見る

Aging: The Boxed Set by Kristy Clark Three Unabridged Volumes in One Comprehensive Collection Book #1 Aging With Health: Making the Beset of the Golden Years This unique guide is intended for people……続きを見る

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 supp……続きを見る

The number of elderly people relying on formal long-term care services is dramatically increasing year after year, and the challenge of ensuring the quality and financial stability of care provision……続きを見る

The demographic and social structure of most industrialized and developing countries are changing rapidly as infant mortality is reduced and population life span has increased in dramatic ways. In p……続きを見る

Demonstrating that it is essential to be sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of people with dementia in order to provide truly person-centred care, this book shows that it is possible to create cu……続きを見る

Presenting the most up-to-date information available about dementia and intellectual disabilities, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice, and descri……続きを見る

According to recent estimates, more than five million Americans suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, a number predicted to grow as Baby Boomers continue to age. Although staggering, these st……続きを見る

Are you or someone you love facing the reality of moving to an extended care nursing home? This thought strikes terror into the hearts of most as, let's face it, nursing homes don't generally have t……続きを見る

Your Granny's Nurse: Caring for the Elderly with Compassion is your guide to caring for your aging loved one at home, and assist in the choosing of a care facility when it becomes a necessity. This ……続きを見る

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to……続きを見る

Carers are particularly vulnerable to feeling stressed, worried and worn down by the vast demands that often come with caregiving, be they physical, psychological or emotional. Mindfulness can be en……続きを見る

This true, heart-wrenching love story will enlighten and offer support to those who struggle with the brutality and inevitability of Alzheimer's Disease. Readers will identify with the compassion of……続きを見る

Spiritual reminiscence is a way of communicating that acknowledges the person as a spiritual being and seeks to engage the person in a more meaningful and personal way. This practical guide teaches ……続きを見る

This book focuses on older people as makers of meaning and insight, highlighting the evolving values, priorities and ways of communicating that make later life fascinating. It explores what creating……続きを見る

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 p……続きを見る

Vieillir n'est plus une fatalité ! La médecine longévitale de Didier Van Bruyssel nous donne les clés pour garder une forme optimale tout au long de notre vie. Contrairement aux idées reçues, nous v……続きを見る

I started my caregiving journey twelve years ago when my dad was diagnosed with dementia. During these years I've learned a lot about dementia and how to provide care for dementia patients. Working ……続きを見る

Some loves deserve a second chance… Coming back to Gulliver Island after a ten-year absence to take care of his father should have been simple. Emmett Deal would fix and sell the family home, and re……続きを見る

This collection examines theological and ethical issues of ageing, disability and spirituality, with an emphasis on how ageing affects people who have mental health and developmental disabilities. T……続きを見る

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-……続きを見る

Working in residential or domiciliary settings involves a continuing process of learning. Every day, social care workers face challenges that force them to think about what they do and how they do i……続きを見る

Dementia is a devastating disorder which may dramatically interfere with decision-making abilities. Effort has focused on trying to determine when a person is no longer capable of making particular ……続きを見る

This accessible, interactive resource book encourages front-line staff working with dementia sufferers in nursing and residential settings to examine their working practice and modify it to where ap……続きを見る

Growing up with a parent who is self-absorbed is difficult, and they may become more difficult to deal with as they age. This essential book shows how to cope with your aging parent's narcissistic b……続きを見る

Written by nationally recognized expert estate advisor, personal property appraiser and liquidator, Julie Hall, this book offers the full gamut of what you should know from an industry insider givin……続きを見る

In 2003 Annie Chua made the bold decision to join thousands of women working in Canada under the “24 months Live-in Caregiver Program”. Her intent: to create a better future for her children. Howeve……続きを見る