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.

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.

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.

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)

Care of the Person with Dementia responds to the urgent need for health practitioners to take an innovative approach to the challenge of dementia. The first Australian text of its kind, it combines evidence-based resources with interprofessional education and practice, exploring the ethical, social and environmental repercussions of dementia to provide a comprehensive overview of dementia care in an Australian context. The text is structured around a model of interprofessional education and practice (IPE) tailored to dementia care. This model incorporates the context of care, an important element missing from other recognised models of IPE. Throughout the book, principles of IPE are explained within the context of dementia, drawing on exemplars from a body of current, well-researched and evaluated dementia practice. Written by experienced academics, and providing national and international perspectives, this is a unique and crucial resource to develop collaborative skills and professional knowledge in the management of dementia.

This open access book aims to primarily support nurses as leaders and champions of multimodal, Interdisciplinary nutrition care for older adults. A structured approach to fundamentals of nutrition care across Interdisciplinary settings is combined with additional short chapters about special topics in geriatric nutrition. The book is designed to provide highly accessible information on evidence-based management and care for older adults, with a focus on practical guidance and advice across acute, rehabilitation, and primary and secondary malnutrition prevention settings.The cost of malnutrition in England alone has been estimated to be GBP19.6 billion per year, or more than 15% of the total public expenditure on health and social care. ^65 years. The importance and benefit of specialised nutrition care, delivered by experts in field, is well established for those with complex nutrition care needs. However, despite the substantial adverse impact of malnutrition on patient and healthcare outcomes, specialised management of this condition is often under-resourced, overlooked and under-prioritised by both older adults and their treating teams. As an alternative, timely, efficient, and effective supportive nutrition care opportunities may be appropriately implemented by nurses and non-specialist Interdisciplinary healthcare team members, working together with nutrition specialists and the older adults they care for. Practical, low-risk opportunities should be considered across nutrition screening, assessment, intervention, and monitoring domains for many patients with, or at risk of malnutrition. Whilst a variety of team members may contribute to supportive nutrition care, the nursing profession provide a clear focal point. Nurses across diverse settings provide the backbone for Interdisciplinary teamwork and essential patient care. The nursing profession should consequently be considered best placed to administer Interdisciplinary, multimodal nutrition care, wherever specialist nutrition care referrals are unlikely to add value or are simply not available. As such, the book is a valuable resource for all healthcare providers dedicated to working with older patients to improve nutrition care.

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.

The effects of social interaction and engagement with older people have been proven to considerably improve quality of life and emotional wellbeing. This book comes packed with ready-to-use activities for groups of older people, aimed at connecting individuals, developing their self-esteem, and encouraging personal expression and independence. The activities are intended to be led by facilitators working with groups of older people in residential homes, drop-in or day centres, hospices, clubs for older people, hospitals, or support groups. The activities range from creative arts to storytelling to sports, and are all designed to keep both bodies and minds sharp, while encouraging positive relationships with others.

Highly Commended in Medicine in the 2018 BMA Medical Book Awards People with dementia increasingly find themselves staying in hospitals for extended periods, often due to separate health issues. This best-practice guide presents healthcare staff with the information and tools needed to provide excellent person-centred care to people with dementia in hospital settings. This useful handbook includes information and innovative strategies on how to manage common issues, including communication, physical health needs, pain, eating and nutrition, working with carers and relatives, understanding behaviour and approaching the end of life. It also highlights ethical considerations such as human rights and dementia, making decisions and the Mental Capacity Act. Each chapter includes a case study, emphasising the person at the centre of care and providing examples of how hospital staff can work with people with dementia to ensure best practice.

Advocating doll therapy as an intervention for people with dementia, this book combines theory and evidence to show its many benefits and present guidelines for best-practice. Despite being widely and internationally used, doll therapy is a controversial and often misunderstood intervention. This book debunks the myths surrounding doll therapy, highlighting its proven positive impact on the well-being of people with dementia. The book gives care professionals an indispensable overview of doll therapy within the context of current advocated best practices, using original research and evidence to present the rationale of its use. The book also engages with ethical issues, ensuring that professionals are aware of the aspects of doll-therapy that may be counter-productive to person-centred care. Providing clear guidelines on how best to utilise doll therapy, this comprehensive book is an important resource for any professional looking to implement this intervention.

Presenting the most up-to-date information available about dementia and intellectual disabilities, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice, and describes clearly the relevance and implications for support and services Internationally renowned experts from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands discuss good practice and the way forward in relation to assessment, diagnosis, interventions, staff knowledge and training, care pathways, service design, measuring outcomes and the experiences of individuals, families and carers. The wealth of information offered will inform support and services throughout the whole course of dementia, from diagnosis to end of life. Particular emphasis is placed on how intellectual disability and dementia services can work collaboratively to offer more effective, joined up support. Practitioners, managers and commissioners will find this to be an informative resource for developing person-centred provision for people with intellectual disabilities and dementia and their families. It will also be a key text for academics and students who wish to be up-to-date with the latest research and practice developments in this field.

Caring for Older People is a timely and welcome addition to the nursing and health-care literature. The book introduces and describes collaborative ways of working with older people, ensuring that students and practitioners are better equipped to provide consistently high-quality care that can make a positive difference to the lives of older people and their families. Providing an accessible, evidence-based framework and a wealth of practical strategies which can be implemented on a daily basis, Christine Brown Wilson takes the reader step by step through different approaches to nursing care and shows clearly how that care can move from being a task-focused to a person-focused experience. Case-based scenarios threaded throughout the book also illustrate how the quality of care can be enhanced, and how students and practitioners can work effectively with older people while balancing the competing demands of the health and social care system. The author also shows how nurses can influence current practice, equipping the reader with key skills that can be used to challenge poor ways of working and to identify methods through which inadequate provision can be turned around. This book will be indispensable reading for all nursing and healthcare students and practitioners who want to improve the quality of life for older people.

Maintaining a connection to nature is increasingly recognised as an important component of caring for a person with dementia. The benefits of connecting the subjective experience of dementia sufferers with their physical environment include sensory stimulation and enhanced cognitive, psychological and physical well-being, as well as improved behaviour management. approach to caring for dementia sufferers by considering their emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being. The book provides comprehensive examples of the wide range of ways a person can connect to nature through indoor and outdoor activities, elements and environments, such as caring for house plants and pets, gardening and cooking, practising handicrafts and domestic chores, and offers solutions and insights to a professional understanding of the design of buildings and landscapes. psychology, neurology, architecture, nursing and dementia care practice, and spells out practical ways in which care providers and design professionals can design for nature in dementia care.

Bradford Dementia Group Good Practice Guides There are always difficult day to day decisions to be faced when caring for a person with dementia - from knowing how to deal with wandering to end of life decisions. Many of these decisions are underpinned by value judgments about right and wrong and reflect a particular view of dementia. This book considers these ethical decisions in the context of relationships, treatment, safety and quality of life, offering practical guidance and advice. It draws on the experiences of family carers as well as on existing research and emphasizes the importance of empathy and the need to acknowledge different perspectives in order to reach the best decision for the person with dementia. In particular the authors discuss the way that decision makers are themselves changed by the decisions they make, and the impact of this on the decision-making process. This book should be read by all those who work caring for people with dementia.