A Program for Engaging People with Dementia through the Natural World of Birds
Bird Tales is an easy-to-implement therapeutic programme that uses multisensory stimulation and the natural outdoor world of birds to help people living with dementia interact with their environment and share a meaningful experience with others. Observing birds through sight, sound, smell and touch can encourage staff and family interactions even ......
Instead of scouring the Internet for ways in which to treat nagging aches and pains, let our comprehensive, three-panel guide be your one-stop resource. Several types of pains are discussed, based on location in the body, along with helpful methods to treat and prevent each one, including instances when you should seek the care of a physician. Our ......
Advice from a Gynecologist on Your Choices Before, During, and After Surgery
In this new, updated version of the groundbreaking book, gynecologist and leading womens health expert Dr. Lauren Streicher-who in a direct, clear, and often humorous way-reveals the following: What your doctor isnt telling you; robotic hysterectomy and why it is becoming so popular.
ISBN-13: 9781590772119
(Paperback)
Publisher: GLOBE PEQUOT Imprint: M. EVANS & COMPANY
Learn the essential principles and techniques of the Validation method through demonstrations by Validation originator Naomi Feil and Master Teacher Vicki de Klerk-Rubin in this short training DVD. The powerful communication techniques can be used by medical, nursing, and paraprofessional staff to connect with disoriented older adults, relieve ......
A K-8 Resource for Connecting Families and Schools
Parental involvement is central to improved student performance, and in this book the authors illustrate how sustained parental involvement not only improves individual performance, but also has transformed classrooms and even entire schools. Reaching Out will provide teachers with a myriad of activities and ideas to connect in a meaningful way ......
Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine and Health offers thorough coverage of relevant topics and issues in historical and contemporary context, with information on lifestyle habits and practices and their impact on health. These volumes sort out the science behind nightly news reports and magazine cover stories, helping the reader to discern sound, evidence-based advice from that which is merely fad. The volumes convey the latest research on lifestyle medicine, incorporating content from such areas as health psychology, communication, public policy and health promotion, and disease prevention, among others. Readers are empowered to lead and promote healthier lifestyles after perusing the hundreds of signed, authoritative entries written by leading experts in their respective fields. Accompanying bibliographies and suggested readings provide guidance toward more in-depth resources. This comprehensive reference resource is written accessibly, making it useful for a broad audience, including students and academics in the fields of health, physical education, biology, medicine, nursing and allied health, physical therapy, nutrition, public health, and health communication, as well as for lay readers interested in learning how to lead a healthier lifestyle.
What You Need to Know about Sedation and Pain Control
Most people choose their surgeon with care, but very few think about the anesthesiologist, even though that physician's skills and approach can significantly influence surgical outcomes. Here Dr. Steven L. Orebaugh recommends steps we all can take to secure safe and effective anesthesia. What type of anesthesia is used -- and how it is applied -- ......
Long recognized as the authoritative guide for clinicians working with divorcing families, this book presents crucial concepts, strategies, and intervention techniques. Robert E. Emery describes how to help parents navigate the emotional and legal hurdles of this painful family transition while protecting their children's wellbeing. The book is ......
