For the increasing number of people diagnosed with dementia each year, treatment in the early stages can make a significant difference to their quality of life. This book provides examples of psychosocial interventions: taking into consideration the individual, social and environmental aspects of the person's life.It looks at ways of providing ......
Focuses on the legal requirements of nursing homes regarding delivery of care; the ways in which many nursing homes regularly break these laws; detailed descriptions of how the typical nursing home operates; the responsibilities of each nursing home employee; nursing home inspections; residents' rights; and, how to avoid substandard care.
Research has shown that stimulating early memories can have positive effects for persons with dementia or related disorders and can energize the relationships between such persons and their families, friends, and caregivers. Remembering Home emphasizes the importance of home in the lives of memory-challenged adults, offers insight into the ......
Research has shown that stimulating early memories can have positive effects for persons with dementia or related disorders and can energize the relationships between such persons and their families, friends, and caregivers. Remembering Home emphasizes the importance of home in the lives of memory-challenged adults, offers insight into the ......
The theme of the book is that professionals who work with the old, the disabled and the dying need to confront their own fears of growing old and helpless, of dying and the unknown, as well as their need for control and professional omnipotence, and the need to be needed. This examination of the totality of feeling experienced by the therapist toward the client is regarded as an important therapeutic tool and the basis for empathy and deeper understanding of both the older client's and the helper's own processes. Many cases are woven throughout the book to illustrate how practitioners can use their own feelings and behaviour to work with clients more effectively.
Operations Management and Marketing for Assisted Living, Congregate, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities
The demand for residential communities for seniors rises as the U.S. population continues to age. This growth means that new administrators and staff members often are learning by trial and error the complicated task of delivering high-quality and consistent services to elderly persons. While many new facilities have been successful, others have ......
