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.

Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia covers all the essential issues in supporting a person with a learning disability when they develop dementia. Like the population at large, people with learning disabilities are living longer, and therefore an increasing number are developing dementia. Service providers, planners, doctors, social workers, carers and direct support staff need to be equipped with relevant knowledge prior to the onset of dementia, so that they can devise appropriate therapeutic interventions and coping strategies, including health and medication management and palliative care. This book will provide essential knowledge for anyone involved in the provision of services, assessment of need and direct care and support for dementia sufferers who also have a learning disability.

This authoritative collection sets out the critical role and application of evaluation in identifying and developing good practice in a range of dementia care settings. The contributors discuss the evaluation of care at different levels and in various settings, particularly long stay care, covering evaluation methods, ethics, use of technology and the user's role in the evaluation process itself. Their contributions on evaluating aspects of dementia care ranging from life story work and environmental considerations to medication and dementia care mapping is a useful basis for the discussion of future challenges in evaluation of dementia care. Practical and theoretical, this wide-ranging text is essential reading for dementia care practitioners at all levels, as well as students and researchers interested in dementia care practice.

This accessible, interactive resource book encourages front-line staff working with dementia sufferers in nursing and residential settings to examine their working practice and modify it to where appropriate to meet best practice guidelines. Packed with photocopiable training exercises, discussion points and questions to prompt care workers to reflect on their style of work, this practical training manual also provides a framework for care work in line with statutory requirements and national training standards. It can be used as a self-training guide by carers, who can work through it at their own pace or under the supervision of a colleague, or by trainers running structured courses on good practice in dementia care. It is also suitable for use as a quick reference in daily practice. This comprehensive resource will provide useful guidance for all staff working face-to-face with people with dementia, whether in nursing, day-care or residential settings.

Integrative geriatrics is a new field of medicine that advocates for a whole-person, patient-centered, primarily non-pharmacological approach to medical care of the elderly. Most current geriatric practices overprescribe medications and procedures and underutilize non-pharmacological, low-cost, high-touch methods. Patients, however, often show reluctance towards these standard practices, as the interventions they rely upon are often invasive. The practice of integrative geriatrics is rooted in lifestyle interventions, such as nutrition, movement therapies, and mind-body and spirituality approaches, that allow patients to have different path to their healthcare-one that utilizes pharmaceuticals and invasive procedures only when safer integrative approaches are not available or not effective. This first definitive textbook of this new field presents detailed, evidence-based information for all healthcare providers and advocates who work with the geriatric population. It is intended not only for providers in outpatient settings, but also for those who work in nursing homes, assisted and independent living facilities, and senior community centers. In addition, Integrative Geriatric Medicine will provide valuable information for leaders and politicians who are involved with implementing policies and procedures for care of elderly patients looking for safer, less costly, and more patient-centered approaches.

The CLEAR Dementia Care (c) model is an effective method of assessing behaviour that challenges, through an understanding that such behaviour may be a way of communicating unmet needs. This book explains the many factors that contribute to challenging behaviour and how a greater understanding of this can enhance quality of life and lead to better care for the person with dementia in both hospital and residential settings. Discussing how people with dementia have the same needs as everyone else, the book helps to understand dementia from the perspective of the person experiencing it. It features case studies with examples of how to interpret signs of distress and develop an appropriate intervention plan. The model includes person-centred assessment of cognition, life story and personality, emotional and physical wellbeing, activity and environment, and relationships. Also included are easy-to-use photocopiable assessment tools, proven to facilitate a more accurate understanding of behaviour.

In two volumes, the APA Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology offers a well-balanced scientist-practitioner approach, with chapters that succinctly review empirical research across a broad range of areas and offer practical approaches for the application of theory to everyday practice with the aging population. The handbook reviews the history of clinical geropsychology and geropsychology practice, to help the reader better understand how the field has grown over the past 30 plus years and to assess the several directions in which it is headed. Chapter authors highlight strength-based approaches to human development and aging, review the status of evidence-based treatment, explore the interface of geriatric medicine and clinical psychotherapy, review several ""normal aging"" areas of research, and discuss such common psychological, neurological, and other medical issues common in aging as depression, late-life anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, alcohol abuse and substance misuse, suicidal behaviour, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's, and many more. The reader will not only gain knowledge about foundational competencies in the field of clinical geropsychology, but will also find a treasure of information related to assessment, intervention, and consultation in this continually evolving field.

The current imperative to make healthcare and long-term care services more person centered is hampered by leaders and providers who are stuck in old management paradigms. Transformational leader Nancy Fox takes you through real-life experiences and succinct, powerful lessons in human, social, and organizational behavior to help teach the skills needed for creating and sustaining high-performing caring communities populated with engaged and committed staff. Valuable features include: Key principles illustrated with compelling stories Assessment and change-guiding tools Grounding in the modern sciences of human behavior Hopeful, encouraging, and inspirational message 2018 National Mature Media Award (Merit Award Winner)

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)

Aging in the Right Place is the most up-to-date and comprehensive resource covering the impact of residential and care settings in older adults. Providing a complete overview of current living arrangements and residential options for older adults, this text also offers a unique perspective on the often overlooked emotional challenges aging adults face when their residential needs must be evaluated. Placing particular value on the experiences and opinions of older adults while also covering the objective recommendations of aging experts, author Stephen Golant, Ph.D. introduces a new framework of "residential normalcy" to assist an aging population in identifying their best housing and care options. Covering virtually every aspect of residential environments in elder care through an expansive range of topics (from government healthcare policies and programs to case studies, opinions, stories, and quotes that illustrate the diverse experiences of today's older adults), Aging in the Right Place also points out housing and care topics that need further research, reform, support, and public awareness. Written by a gerontologist with over 30 years in the field (and personal experience as a family caregiver) this cohesive text is essential for gerontology, long-term care, and healthcare professionals, practitioners, and academics.

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

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.

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.

By using the right elements, outdoor spaces that were previously underutilized can become more inviting, functional, and well-used. Case studies, 3D animated examples, diagrams, and sketches in this informative DVD show how to transform existing areas by emphasizing features that appeal to residents and support their need for autonomy and independence. Simple ideas for choosing the right seating, improving walkways, and creating shade are among the options discussed. Additional design possibilities address outdoor elements that enhance walking and sitting, optimize greenery and views, promote comfort and safety, and encourage engagement in outdoor activities. Running time: 34 minutes

Whether you are a planning a new community or remodeling an existing one, the second DVD in the Access to Nature series illustrates a variety of ways the building layout can encourage residents to go outdoors. Case studies, sketches, and models show how to make strong indoor-outdoor connections, remove perceived barriers, and create successful transition zones, such as an entry garden. Learn about cost-effective solutions to issues of accessibility, visibility, and interfacing with the outdoors as well as suggested adaptations for individuals with dementia. Running time: 31 minutes

The first DVD in this educational video series demonstrates the importance of having people, policies, and programs that support outdoor usage by residents in senior housing settings. Experts in environmental psychology, design, and gerontology explore how health and quality of life can be shaped by access to nature and identify key issues in planning outdoor space. The enrichment of activity programming and the special needs imposed by dementia are also addressed. Running time: 28 minutes