Hearing the Person With Dementia: Person-Centred Approaches to Communication for Families and Caregivers A Books on Prescription Title - Couverture souple

McCarthy, Bernie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1849051860 ISBN 13 : 9781849051866

Editeur : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011

Synopsis

Rare Book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Losing the ability to communicate can be a frustrating and difficult experience for people with dementia, their families and carers. As the illness progresses, the person with dementia may find it increasingly difficult to express themselves clearly, and to understand what others say. Written with both family and professional carers in mind, this book clearly explains what happens to communication as dementia progresses, how this may affect an individual's memory, language and senses, and how carers might need to adapt their approach as a result. Advocating a person-centred approach to dementia care, the author describes methods of verbal and non-verbal communication, techniques for communicating with people who can no speak or move easily, and strategies for communicating more effectively in specific day-to-day situations, including at mealtimes, whilst helping the person with dementia to bathe or dress, and whilst out and about. Exercises at the end of each chapter encourage the carer to reflect on their learning and apply it to their own circumstances, and guidelines for creating a life story with the person with dementia as a means of promoting good communication are also included. This concise, practical book is essential reading for family caregivers, professional care staff, and all those who work with, or who are training to work with, people with dementia.

Revue de presse :

This book covers many important areas and succeeds in rendering care of the person with dementia in accessible language. The book is not just readable, but usable, so deserves to be readily applied in day to day care. --metapsychology online reviews

This little book is about communication. It is suitable for staff at all levels, providing sensible guidance for communicating well in the ordinary situations of daily living: showering, mealtimes, dressing, going to the toilet, going out, getting bored and making mistakes. --Caring Times

This practical book to assist people caring for those with dementia. It covers the brain and its effect on language and behaviour in people with dementia. It talks about person-centred care and the need to be flexible to individual needs rather than apply a "one size fits all" approach... easy to read and practical... I would definitely recommend this book to anyone working in the field of dementia, whether in a paid capacity or as a friend or family member. --Caz Thomsen, Capital and Coast District Health Board

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1849051860
• ISBN 13: 9781849051866
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112