Rita Salomon

Seeing Beyond Dementia

A Handbook for Carers with English as a Second Language

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

2015 BMA President's Choice Award, Runner Up This unique guide is specifically designed for dementia carers with English as a second language. It is a concise compendium of current thinking on person-centred dementia care that features sample vocabulary and sentences ideal for working specifically with dementia patients. It focuses on the importance of good day-to-day communication skills and positive interaction between patients and carers during different activities. Whether used as a self-study aid or alongside any of the available training courses, it is a must for all carers with English as a second language working in care homes, hospitals, hospices, home support or any other supporting environment.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Januar 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 171mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 280g
• ISBN-13: 9781846198922
• ISBN-10: 1846198925
• Artikelnr.: 39762460

Autorenporträt

Rita Salomon

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. About the author. Introduction. Dementia - What's it all about?
Basic information on dementia. What is dementia? What causes dementia?
Symptoms of dementia. Current thinking. Person-centred approach.
Personhood. Equality, diversity, inclusion, rights. Medical model v social
model. Communication - How do I get through? What is involved in
communication? Basic preparation. Tips for communicating with people with
dementia. Listening. Communication in the later stages of dementia. Advice
from a person with dementia. Language - What do I say? Functional language.
Showing respect and patience. Showing concern. Comforting. Calming and
reassuring. Suggesting and advising. Persuading. Praising. Encouraging.
Being optimistic/cheering up. Challenging Behaviour - How do I react?
Handling challenging behaviour. Most common dementia-associated behaviours.
Triggers. Confusion. Agitation. Hallucinations. Aggression. Repetitive
behaviour. Shouting and screaming. Lack of inhibition. Night time waking.
Trailing and checking. Hiding and losing things. Restlessness. Suspicion.
Apathy. Sundowning. Wandering. Carer, look after yourself! Encouraging
conversation and activity - What do I do? Reminiscing. Life histories.
Activities. Keep up the communication! Conclusion. English check answers.
Word check. Appendices. References.