Includes 6 months' free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase! Now in its 8th edition, The Licensing Exam Review Guide in Nursing Home Administration remains the most comprehensive question and answer review for anyone seeking nursing home administration licensure in the United States. With more than 1100 questions, including two online practice exams for both the Core of Knowledge Examination (CORE) and the Line of Service Examination for Nursing Home Administration (NHA), the book tests your knowledge of the important concepts and topics related to the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) domains of practice- Care, Services and Supports; Operations; Environment and Quality; and Leadership and Strategy. Key Features: Contains more than 1100 multiple choice questions with answers and rationales Reflects the style and format of the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) licensure exam Includes test-taking strategies for success Covers important updates and revisions in the field Offers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect ExamPrepConnect Features: Review all the high-quality content from the book Get organized by using the personalized study plan based on your exam date Study by topic to identify your strengths and weaknesses Strengthen your knowledge with over 1100 questions and detailed answer rationales Prepare for exam day with 2 timed practice exams each of the Core of Knowledge Examination (CORE) and the Line of Service Examination for Nursing Home Administration (NHA) Connect and chat with fellow future nursing home administrators using the discussion board

English summary: In this fully redone 2nd edition, the work informs comprehensively, concisely and interdisciplinary on central gerontologist topics and areas of intervention: prevention, physical activity, cognitive health, psychotherapy, rehabilitation, intervention in the professional and informal social care environment, intervention in the local and technical close environment, participation, engagement as well as ethical and methodological questions. German description: Das Werk informiert in der vollig neu bearbeiteten und deutlich erweiterten 2. Auflage in 100 Schlusselbegriffen umfassend, konzise, praxisnah und fachubergreifend uber zentrale gerontologische Themen und Interventionsfelder wie Pravention im Lebenslauf, korperliche Aktivitat, kognitive Gesundheitsforderung, Rehabilitation, Interventionen in der Pflege und der raumlichen und technischen Nahumwelt, Partizipation und Engagement sowie ethische und methodische Fragen. "Das Buch richtet sich an alle, die die Gerontologie als ein interdisziplinares Forschungsgebiet begreifen. Es sollte inhaltlich in den Kopfen aller Forscher und Anwender prasent sein." (Dr. med. M. Gogol, Prasident der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie) "Mit diesem hervorragenden Nachschlagewerk offnet die Gerontologie ihren Werkzeugkasten. Ein Buch fur die, die sich mit dem Alter(n) und seinen Herausforderungen fur unsere Gesellschaft befassen und fur alle, die dies tun sollten." (Prof. Dr. A. Kuhlmey, Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin) "Das Buch kommt zur rechten Zeit: Der Umbau zu einer Gesellschaft des langeren Lebens hat begonnen. Dieses Handbuch ist unverzichtbares Kompendium, Ratgeber und Lehrbuch in einem." (Prof. Dr. U. M. Staudinger ML, Jacobs University Bremen)

Gute Lebensqualitat fur demenzkranke Hochbetagte Demenz ist unheilbar, die Diagnose besiegelt den Verlauf. Daher brauchen Demenzkranke bereits lange vor dem Tod palliative Betreuung. Gute Lebensqualitat fur Demenzkranke bedeutet vor allem menschliche Zuwendung. Die Kunst der mitfuhlenden Kommunikation, das "Beruhrbarsein", ist ein wesentlicher Teil der Symptomkontrolle. Erst durch eine lebendige Beziehung zu den Kranken und "einem Gefuhl" fur ihr Verhalten kann Hilfe wirksam, koennen "gute" Entscheidungen getroffen werden. Die Autorinnen und Autoren haben jahrzehntelange Erfahrung in der palliativen Betreuung demenzkranker Hochbetagter und geben ihr Know-how mit einem hohen Mass an Empathie und Wertschatzung weiter. Sie setzen sich dabei unter anderem mit Fragen der Kommunikation, der Symptomlinderung und mit ethischen Aspekten auseinander. Die dritte Auflage wurde aktualisiert und mit neuen Kapiteln zu aktuellen Themen erweitert, wie z. B. Beziehungsgestaltung und Demenz im Krankenhaus bzw. in der ambulanten Pflege. Inhalt: Kommunikation als geriatrische Symptomkontrolle Symptomkontrolle bei Schmerzen, Essstoerungen, Multimorbiditat und Gebrechlichkeit sowie in der letzten Lebensphase Menschenrechte Menschenbild und Haltung Ethik Angehoerige Demenzkranke Menschen in der ambulanten Pflege und im Krankenhaus

This quick-access orientation guide-the only one written by experienced acute care nurses-delivers all the information new AG-ACNP practitioners and students need for skilled clinical practice across the adult lifespan. Organized with a clinical system-based approach, this resource puts vital information at your fingertips with succinct, easy-to-read bullet points, diagrams, and formulas. Tables highlight diagnostic criteria and compare/contrast similar disorders and treatments along with commonly used medications, dosages, and infusions.Designed to fit into a pocket for daily use, this book is based on critical care curriculum developed by the author over 25 years, along with the wisdom of experienced nurse contributors. It includes useful tips on medication dosing, ordering diagnostic tests, documentation, and billing, and provides clinical pearls for each body system. This pocket resource will be an invaluable companion for AG-ACNP students in clinical rotation, novice AG-ACNP graduates, and experienced nurses who are working with a new patient population. Key Features: Places vital information at your fingertips for easy information retrieval in a fast-paced environment Organized in a clinical system-based approach Provides quick-access tables, diagrams, and formulas, including risk calculators Streamlines complex information into easily understandable language Compares similar diagnostic criteria for accurate diagnoses in high-acuity settings Includes evidence-based treatments for best practice and patient care

Sprachfuhrer fur den Pflegealltag Dieses ubersichtliche Woerterbuch ist ein unverzichtbarer Helfer im Gesprach. Begriffe und einfache Satze aus dem Alltag werden in beiden Sprachen aufgefuhrt und erleichtern die Verstandigung im Alltag. Einfache Dialoge zu Alltagsthemen wie z.B. Wohlbefinden, Krankheit, Arztbesuch, Haushalt, und Ernahrung. Neu in der dritten Auflage sind Podcasts zum Anhoeren und Lernen! Aber auch wichtige Fachbegriffe aus der Pflege werden erlautert. Zahlreiche Abbildungen unterstutzen das Gesprach und hilfreiche Vokabellisten erleichtern das Lernen neuer Woerter. Empfehlenswert fur polnische Pflegekrafte und Haushaltshilfen, die in Deutschland arbeiten; aber auch Senioren und Angehoerige finden darin Hilfen zum Gesprach.Przewodnik jezykowy z zakresu codziennej opieki Ten przejrzyscie napisany slownik jezykowy jest niezbedna pomoca w codziennej komunikacji. Proste slowa i powszechnie uzywane zdania ulatwiajace porozumiewanie na codzien przedstawione sa w dwoch jezykach. Wazne okreslenia i zwroty dotyczace opieki Proste dialogi dotyczace dnia codziennego jak np. samopoczucie, choroba, wizyta u lekarza, srodki ochronne przeciwko koronawirusowi, gospodarstwo domowe, czy zywienie. Ilustracje wspomagajace rozmowy Zestawienie slowek i zwrotow NOWOSC: Podcasty - nauka przez sluchanie Polecany dla polskich opiekunek osob starszych oraz ich rodzin na obszarach niemieckojezycznych.

This book is part of the Transforming Nursing Practice series, written specifically to support nursing students on the new degree programme.

As medical advances become more sophisticated, average life expectancies continue to grow. This presents significant challenges to the healthcare system, and caring for older people is now the concern of every nurse. This book aims to help you understand how to care for older people in any care setting. It uniquely focuses on person-centred, humanised care in addition to physical care, helping you to examine attitudes towards older people in healthcare and combat negative stereotypes. The book takes a positive stance on ageing, celebrating the fact that in the Western world we live longer and healthier with a focus on the wellbeing of the individual.

Key features:

- Easy-to-read introduction written specifically for nursing students, with a chapter on making the most of your placements with older people

- Theory is linked to practice through case studies and scenarios, and shows the lived experiences of the older person

- Linked to the latest NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters for degree-level education

- Plenty of activities help you to build critical thinking and graduate skills.

En esta nueva edicion, Enfermeria gerontologica se actualiza con los nuevos conocimientos incorporados a la especialidad y que transforman su aplicacion practica. El texto recoge un amplio numero de aspectos y desgrana en detalle los conocimientos que sirven de principio a la practica de la especialidad. El enfoque de Enfermeria gerontologica se centra en la promocion y la recuperacion de la salud mediante el equilibrio entre cuerpo, mente y espiritu. Asi, este texto prepara al profesional de la enfermeria no solo para proporcionar cuidados de enfermeria a las personas con distintas patologias, sino para satisfacer de forma holistica las necesidades de cada individuo. Para ello se presentan las intervenciones de enfermeria que empoderan al individuo en edad geriatrica, para que satisfaga sus necesidades de atencion a su propia salud de forma optima. Caracteristicas Principales: * El apartado Aplicacion de la investigacion a la practica destaca las ultimos estudios y expone su aplicacion practica. * En Ejemplos practicos se exponen ejemplos reales de situaciones que el profesional de la especialidad puede encontrar en su practica diaria. * En los cuadros de Puntos para la reflexion se plantean preguntas para fomentar la reflexion sobre el contenido expuesto. * Las Guias de evaluacion presentan un resumen de las observaciones generales, la entrevista de enfermeria y la valoracion fisica de los distintos sistemas corporales. * En los destacados Diagnosticos de enfermeria se presenta una seleccion de los diagnosticos de enfermeria mas frecuentes en gerontologia. * Los Planes de cuidados de enfermeria muestran los pasos para aplicar los diagnosticos de enfermeria, los objetivos y las acciones a partir de objetivos identificados. * Los cuadros Casos para considerar presentan situaciones clinicas que fomentan el desarrollo del pensamiento critico. * Los Ejercicios de pensamiento critico ayudan a aplicar la teoria a la practica diaria.

Dieses Buchlein ist ein wertvoller Begleiter im Unterrichtsalltag, zur Prufungsvorbereitung und im Beruf. Es eignet sich fur Altenpfleger, Medizinische Fachangestellte, Podologen, weitere medizinische Heilberufe und fur Schuler des gymnasialen Zweigs "Gesundheit." Die Begriffe sind nach Themengebieten, z. B. Herz-Kreislauf-System, Lunge, Haut, Immunsystem, Arzneimittellehre und Hygiene geordnet. Somit sind alle Vokalbeln, die zu einem Thema gehoren, auf einen Blick zu sehen. Der Grundstock ist gelegt. Nutzen Sie die Seiten interaktiv und erweitern Sie den Wortschatz, nach Ihren eigenen Bedurfnissen, in den vorgesehenen Zeilen. Jetzt neu mit Epilog. Geniessen Sie die autobiographische Kurzgeschichte der Autorin

Esta investigaci n presenta una propuesta de trabajo con adultos mayores a partir de un Modelo de Atenci n para el cuidado de adultos mayores a partir del m todo Montessori. El Modelo est siendo utilizado en una casa de cuidado de adultos mayores en el Estado de Colima, en el cual se han ido modificando las estrategias de atenci n en donde se busca principalmente el desarrollo de habilidades sociales, a partir de actividades l dico-recreativas, que les permite interactuar entre ellos. Adem?'s se destaca la importancia de la relaci n del cuidador-adulto mayor, y de la necesidad de contar con personal profesional. Este trabajo de investigaci n muestra la aplicaci n del Modelo haciendo al final una propuesta de actividades as como de la creaci n de una ludoteca para adultos mayores. Invitamos a los lectores a revisar el documento, as como a proponer acciones en beneficio de los adultos mayores, particularmente de los institucionalizados, para que se generen programas sociales; de igual forma a quienes cuidan adultos mayores para que se preparen cada d a y puedan brindar un servicio con calidad y calidez, finalmente para los profesionistas quienes tienen una gran oportunidad de generar cambios en la atenci n de este grupo etario, que muchas veces se encuentra abandonado.

Older adults represent the largest and fastest growing segment of the population and are among those who access the health care system to the greatest extent. These trends call for health care professionals, such as nurses, to be well prepared to care for the specialised and often complex needs of the older adult cohort. This preparation often begins in basic nursing educational programs when nursing students are introduced formally to the care of older adults. However, nursing students do not enter their professional programs unaffected by their socio-cultural context and especially societal attitudes toward ageing and the older adult. This book provides a synthesis and critique of this research to identify what is known, to uncover gaps in knowledge, to make recommendations for practice, and to consider directions for future research.

The demographic and social structure of most industrialized and developing countries are changing rapidly as infant mortality is reduced and population life span has increased in dramatic ways. In particular, the oldest-old (85+) population has grown and will continue to grow. This segment of the population tends to suffer physical and cognitive decline, and little information is available to describe how their positive and negative distal experiences, habits, and intervening proximal environmental influences impact their well-being, and how social and health policies can help meet the unique challenges they face. Understanding Well-Being in the Oldest Old is the outcome of a four-day workshop attended by U.S. and Israeli scientists and funded by the U.S.-Israel Bi-National Science Foundation to examine both novel and traditional paradigms that could extend our knowledge and understanding of the well-being of the oldest old. This volume engages social scientists in sharing methods of understanding, and thereby possibly improving, the quality of life of older populations, especially among the oldest old.

The fourth edition of this highly successful text is an ideal resource for practitioners from all disciplines working in a wide range of care settings for older people. It conveys the depth of knowledge needed to develop the complex and sometimes delicate skills required for nursing interventions and support of older people. It takes an evidence-based and person-centred approach to understanding and meeting older people's needs as well as problems that nurses and other practitioners deal with every day, such as pain, immobility, breathlessness, eating and drinking. This edition has been extensively rewritten by subject experts from nursing, social work, physiotherapy, gerontology and sociology. The 34 chapters are organised in four sections, which cover: . Ageing and old age . Policy Change and the Contexts of Care . Nursing Older People: independence, autonomy and self-fulfilment . Current issues and reflections on caring for older people. Comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of caring for older people provides a good basis for effective nursing care. The well-written text, clear design and page-layout make the information highly accessible. Case histories help relate theory to practice. Recommended reading lists and references at the end of each chapter facilitate further study. New chapters on major policy changes and organisation of care for older people; sexuality and relationships in later life; and health care for older homeless people. Additional photographs bring key concepts to life.

This easy-to-use guide provides an accessible workbook for reminiscence skills training. It includes: information on the history and definition of reminiscence work; the value of the reminiscence experience to older people and their carers as well as practical ideas and suggestions on how to use reminiscence in a beneficial and therapeutic way; how to set up, run and maintain group and individual reminiscence activities; training points and training activities for each section to enhance understanding by making links with the personal experience of the reader; and, emphasis on the role of reminiscence work in the social and emotional care of ethnic minority elders, people with dementia and older people who have been bereaved. This handbook will not only help to promote reminiscence work but also enhance everyday communication between carers and older people.

At a time when the incidence of Alzheimer's Disease is increasing dramatically, this accessible account revolutionizes our stereotypes of people with Alzheimer's Disease and their care. Written to appeal to general readers as well as professionals and students, it shows what sufferers can still do despite the loss of certain cognitive abilities, and offers constructive ways to improve the relationship between sufferers and healthy others.

Rather than focusing on the etiology or treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, the author helps the reader to understand the psychology behind it. Getting away from a traditional scientific-medical focus on symptoms, the book brings to life the experience of suffering the disease, and the ways in which caregivers can identify and support the intact abilities of those afflicted.

Written and compiled by gerontological nursing leaders, NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses provides a broad overview of advanced elder care nursing. In easy-to-read form, the book presents not only thorough coverage of practice and illness management but also a wide range of professional information: + Theoretical foundations, including aging and developmental theories as well as nursing and health promotion models + Role development issues such as educational preparation, credentialing, standards of practice, and role functions + Patient education, educational program development, and staff development + Gerontological advanced practice nursing in collaboration, consulting, and research + Leadership and health service delivery issues + Health policy and legal and ethical topics + Professional issues As a basis for curriculum development or departmental standards of practice, an organizing framework for preparing for gerontological nursing certification, or simply as a shelf reference, NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses is a must-have for advanced clinicians and students in gerontological nursing.

Written and compiled by gerontological nursing leaders, NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses provides a broad overview of advanced elder care nursing. In easy-to-read form, the book presents not only thorough coverage of practice and illness management but also a wide range of professional information: + Theoretical foundations, including aging and developmental theories as well as nursing and health promotion models + Role development issues such as educational preparation, credentialing, standards of practice, and role functions + Patient education, educational program development, and staff development + Gerontological advanced practice nursing in collaboration, consulting, and research + Leadership and health service delivery issues + Health policy and legal and ethical topics + Professional issues As a basis for curriculum development or departmental standards of practice, an organizing framework for preparing for gerontological nursing certification, or simply as a shelf reference, NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses is a must-have for advanced clinicians and students in gerontological nursing.

This volume is a practical resource for all those responsible for caring for older people across health and social care. It provides a comprehensive and holistic approach helping nurses, therapists and social care professionals to better understand the impact of ageing upon the person and wider society. A unique feature of this text is the focus upon positive ageing and the attempt to dispel and challenge some of the myths, prejudices and negative attitudes that still prevail towards ageing and older people. A key objective of the book is to introduce practitioners to some of the neglected or under-addressed aspects of ageing such as spirituality, sexuality, and LGBT.Chapters are written in an engaging and interactive style and where appropriate draw upon case studies and scenarios to maximize engagement developing competence, by informing knowledge, attitudes and skills. The text introduces the practitioner to key dimensions of what it is to be a person, physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually and how these contribute to the ageing process and can enhance the quality of life of older people.Irrespective of whether one cares for older people in an acute hospital setting or domiciliary, home care, this text will be of relevance. The material and content transcend health and social care boundaries, providing valuable, contemporary evidence that can inform and shape practice. Above all this text will encourage reflection, dialogue and engagement with some fundamental aspects of ageing, challenging, attitudes, values and behaviour so that a more positive and balanced insight towards ageing is fostered. This book will ensure that self-awareness and professional practice are enriched and informed and the practitioner has a holistic understanding of ageing that will enable them to care for older people with compassion, dignity and respect.

Meaningful touch is an essential part of truly person-centred dementia care, yet its value is often viewed as secondary to its perceived risks. This book restores trust in the power of touch, demonstrating the vital role it plays in supporting personhood, relationships and wellbeing, and challenging the barriers preventing staff from using touch in meaningful ways. Using many examples from practice, Luke Tanner demonstrates that touch and other forms of non-verbal communication are essential for 'being with' and not just 'doing to' people living with a dementia, and explains how and when to use touch effectively in everyday interactions, and in all stages of dementia. He places touch in the context of consent and safeguarding, whilst emphasising the need for positive attitudes to touch to be at the heart of care cultures. Offering perspectives, ideas, training exercises and culture change actions to maximise the benefits of touch in dementia care settings, this practical guide will enable practitioners to reflect on their own use of touch and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to place meaningful touch at the heart of their work.