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9780826114051 Academic Inspection Copy

Communication Skills for Working with Elders

  • ISBN-13: 9780826114051
  • Publisher: SPRINGER PUBLISHING COMPANY
    Imprint: SPRINGER PUBLISHING COMPANY
  • By Barbara Dreher
  • Price: AUD $141.00
  • Stock: 1 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 28/01/2011
  • Format: Paperback (217.00mm X 153.00mm) 184 pages Weight: 280g
  • Categories: Care of the elderly [JKSG]
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This popular text provides practical guidelines for effective interaction with the elderly and presents techniques for overcoming common communication problems and disorders common among elders. New to this second edition are chapters addressing assisted living, the use of computers for communication, the ""Boomers,"" and new approaches for dealing with emotional strains of anxiety and depression, among others. Each chapter concludes with exercises and activities designed to help readers practice and hone their skills. This book is ideal for courses in departments of gerontology, social work, nursing, and communication.
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