Author: Keith Oliver
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN: 0335251293
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
“The voice of lived experience is ever growing and without doubt we should never miss an opportunity like this to listen, capture and learn from it.” Paola Barbarino, CEO, Alzheimer’s Disease International “This latest book will help so many people - those with dementia and their loved ones.” Victoria Derbyshire, British Journalist, Newsreader and Broadcaster “Talking with Dementia Reconsidered is a landmark, which will inspire professionals, researchers and the upcoming cohort of people whose lives are affected by dementia.” Tom Dening, Professor of Dementia Research, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK “I would strongly advise all health and social care professionals to read this and rethink what they “know” about dementia.” Dr Hilda Hayo Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO, Dementia UK This book places people living with a diagnosis of dementia at its core, providing each person with the opportunity to express themselves whilst viewing their lives in relation to the Kitwood flower model. Authored by a person living with dementia, an experienced consultant clinical psychologist and a respected academic, the three combine to amplify and showcase the words of the Fifteen people living with dementia, in an original, authentic and unique way. This book: Gives readers transparent insight into the lives, hopes and fears of a diverse range of people living with various forms of dementia Shows how each petal of the Kitwood flower with love at its centre is a helpful framework for each person to describe their life Links the interviews with issues, frameworks, policy and practice Examines what stakeholders can take from this book to advance dementia care. Talking with Dementia Reconsidered truthfully adds to the growing knowledge base of what life with dementia is really like in an engaging and informative way. It is essential reading for anyone and everyone directly or indirectly affected by dementia through lived experience, studying dementia or working professionally to support those affected. The Reconsidering Dementia Series is an interdisciplinary series published by Open University Press that covers contemporary issues to challenge and engage readers in thinking deeply about the topic. The dementia field has developed rapidly in its scope and practice over the past ten years and books in this series will unpack not only what this means for the student, academic and practitioner, but also for all those affected by dementia. Series Editors: Dr Keith Oliver and Professor Dawn Brooker MBE. Dr Keith Oliver is an Alzheimer's Society Ambassador and Dementia Service User Envoy for Kent and Medway Partnership NHS Trust in the UK. He retired from being a head teacher when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 55. Keith is Series editor for the Reconsidering Dementia Series. Reinhard Guss is Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and former Dementia Work Stream Lead for the Faculty of the Psychology of Older People (FPOP). Reinhard is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist working within the National Health Service. Dr Ruth Bartlett is Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, UK, co-director of the University’s Doctoral Training Centre in Dementia Care and Principal Investigator of an interdisciplinary, cross-faculty research project funded by the Alzheimer’s Society.
Talking with Dementia Reconsidered
Author: Keith Oliver
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN: 0335251293
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
“The voice of lived experience is ever growing and without doubt we should never miss an opportunity like this to listen, capture and learn from it.” Paola Barbarino, CEO, Alzheimer’s Disease International “This latest book will help so many people - those with dementia and their loved ones.” Victoria Derbyshire, British Journalist, Newsreader and Broadcaster “Talking with Dementia Reconsidered is a landmark, which will inspire professionals, researchers and the upcoming cohort of people whose lives are affected by dementia.” Tom Dening, Professor of Dementia Research, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK “I would strongly advise all health and social care professionals to read this and rethink what they “know” about dementia.” Dr Hilda Hayo Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO, Dementia UK This book places people living with a diagnosis of dementia at its core, providing each person with the opportunity to express themselves whilst viewing their lives in relation to the Kitwood flower model. Authored by a person living with dementia, an experienced consultant clinical psychologist and a respected academic, the three combine to amplify and showcase the words of the Fifteen people living with dementia, in an original, authentic and unique way. This book: Gives readers transparent insight into the lives, hopes and fears of a diverse range of people living with various forms of dementia Shows how each petal of the Kitwood flower with love at its centre is a helpful framework for each person to describe their life Links the interviews with issues, frameworks, policy and practice Examines what stakeholders can take from this book to advance dementia care. Talking with Dementia Reconsidered truthfully adds to the growing knowledge base of what life with dementia is really like in an engaging and informative way. It is essential reading for anyone and everyone directly or indirectly affected by dementia through lived experience, studying dementia or working professionally to support those affected. The Reconsidering Dementia Series is an interdisciplinary series published by Open University Press that covers contemporary issues to challenge and engage readers in thinking deeply about the topic. The dementia field has developed rapidly in its scope and practice over the past ten years and books in this series will unpack not only what this means for the student, academic and practitioner, but also for all those affected by dementia. Series Editors: Dr Keith Oliver and Professor Dawn Brooker MBE. Dr Keith Oliver is an Alzheimer's Society Ambassador and Dementia Service User Envoy for Kent and Medway Partnership NHS Trust in the UK. He retired from being a head teacher when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 55. Keith is Series editor for the Reconsidering Dementia Series. Reinhard Guss is Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and former Dementia Work Stream Lead for the Faculty of the Psychology of Older People (FPOP). Reinhard is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist working within the National Health Service. Dr Ruth Bartlett is Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, UK, co-director of the University’s Doctoral Training Centre in Dementia Care and Principal Investigator of an interdisciplinary, cross-faculty research project funded by the Alzheimer’s Society.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN: 0335251293
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
“The voice of lived experience is ever growing and without doubt we should never miss an opportunity like this to listen, capture and learn from it.” Paola Barbarino, CEO, Alzheimer’s Disease International “This latest book will help so many people - those with dementia and their loved ones.” Victoria Derbyshire, British Journalist, Newsreader and Broadcaster “Talking with Dementia Reconsidered is a landmark, which will inspire professionals, researchers and the upcoming cohort of people whose lives are affected by dementia.” Tom Dening, Professor of Dementia Research, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK “I would strongly advise all health and social care professionals to read this and rethink what they “know” about dementia.” Dr Hilda Hayo Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO, Dementia UK This book places people living with a diagnosis of dementia at its core, providing each person with the opportunity to express themselves whilst viewing their lives in relation to the Kitwood flower model. Authored by a person living with dementia, an experienced consultant clinical psychologist and a respected academic, the three combine to amplify and showcase the words of the Fifteen people living with dementia, in an original, authentic and unique way. This book: Gives readers transparent insight into the lives, hopes and fears of a diverse range of people living with various forms of dementia Shows how each petal of the Kitwood flower with love at its centre is a helpful framework for each person to describe their life Links the interviews with issues, frameworks, policy and practice Examines what stakeholders can take from this book to advance dementia care. Talking with Dementia Reconsidered truthfully adds to the growing knowledge base of what life with dementia is really like in an engaging and informative way. It is essential reading for anyone and everyone directly or indirectly affected by dementia through lived experience, studying dementia or working professionally to support those affected. The Reconsidering Dementia Series is an interdisciplinary series published by Open University Press that covers contemporary issues to challenge and engage readers in thinking deeply about the topic. The dementia field has developed rapidly in its scope and practice over the past ten years and books in this series will unpack not only what this means for the student, academic and practitioner, but also for all those affected by dementia. Series Editors: Dr Keith Oliver and Professor Dawn Brooker MBE. Dr Keith Oliver is an Alzheimer's Society Ambassador and Dementia Service User Envoy for Kent and Medway Partnership NHS Trust in the UK. He retired from being a head teacher when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 55. Keith is Series editor for the Reconsidering Dementia Series. Reinhard Guss is Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and former Dementia Work Stream Lead for the Faculty of the Psychology of Older People (FPOP). Reinhard is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist working within the National Health Service. Dr Ruth Bartlett is Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, UK, co-director of the University’s Doctoral Training Centre in Dementia Care and Principal Investigator of an interdisciplinary, cross-faculty research project funded by the Alzheimer’s Society.
Dementia Reconsidered Revisited: The Person Still Comes First
Author: Tom Kitwood
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN: 0335248039
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The original Dementia Reconsidered: The Person Comes First by Tom Kitwood was published by Open University Press in 1997. It was a seminal text in the field of dementia studies and is still cited and referenced as core reading on person-centred dementia care. Tom died unexpectedly, just 12 months after the book was published. This book continues to inspire many people to challenge simplistic paradigms about dementia. Since the original book was written, however, there have been many changes in our understanding of dementia. The editor of this new edition, Dawn Brooker was mentored by Tom Kitwood. She has drawn together a remarkable group of writers to provide a commentary on Kitwood’s work. This new edition reproduces the original chapters but provides extra content from subject experts to update the book to a contemporary level. Dementia Reconsidered Re-visited is an ideal main text or supplementary text for all those studying or working in nursing, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, adult education, gerontology and health and social care more generally. “This important book does three things. It brings to a new generation the insight and vision of Tom Kitwood. It highlights the remarkable progress we have made in recent years. But most important of all it reminds us what still needs to be done if we are to fully respect the rights of people with dementia and their family care-givers. Kitwood inspired Alzheimer’s Society to knit together research, care, and societal change. We are now re-inspired to make sure all progress is evidenced and evaluated for its impact. We must realise the enormous opportunities the digital age offers people affected by dementia but in doing so constantly listen to and learn from their many and varied voices across nations and cultures.” Jeremy Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Alzheimer's Society, UK
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN: 0335248039
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The original Dementia Reconsidered: The Person Comes First by Tom Kitwood was published by Open University Press in 1997. It was a seminal text in the field of dementia studies and is still cited and referenced as core reading on person-centred dementia care. Tom died unexpectedly, just 12 months after the book was published. This book continues to inspire many people to challenge simplistic paradigms about dementia. Since the original book was written, however, there have been many changes in our understanding of dementia. The editor of this new edition, Dawn Brooker was mentored by Tom Kitwood. She has drawn together a remarkable group of writers to provide a commentary on Kitwood’s work. This new edition reproduces the original chapters but provides extra content from subject experts to update the book to a contemporary level. Dementia Reconsidered Re-visited is an ideal main text or supplementary text for all those studying or working in nursing, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, adult education, gerontology and health and social care more generally. “This important book does three things. It brings to a new generation the insight and vision of Tom Kitwood. It highlights the remarkable progress we have made in recent years. But most important of all it reminds us what still needs to be done if we are to fully respect the rights of people with dementia and their family care-givers. Kitwood inspired Alzheimer’s Society to knit together research, care, and societal change. We are now re-inspired to make sure all progress is evidenced and evaluated for its impact. We must realise the enormous opportunities the digital age offers people affected by dementia but in doing so constantly listen to and learn from their many and varied voices across nations and cultures.” Jeremy Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Alzheimer's Society, UK
Reconsidering Neighbourhoods and Living with Dementia: Spaces, Places, and People
Author: John Keady
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN: 0335251730
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
“This book holds the story of a monumental research effort… It provides a moving, thoughtful, understanding of what “neighbourhood” means and is a beacon for efforts aimed at improving the quality of life of all involved.” Steven R. Sabat, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., USA “It is indicative reading for educators, researchers, clinicians and policy makers nationally and internationally. By grounding the underpinning research in the lived experience of people with dementia, the book’s appeal extends to voluntary and community groups. Reading it is a must!” Assumpta Ryan, Professor of Ageing and Health, Ulster University, UK “A remarkable contribution to the ‘Reconsidering Dementia’ series.” Bob Woods, Emeritus Professor, Bangor University, UK This book provides research based insights into the lived experience of dementia, aging in place and the use of participatory and creative social research approaches in the field of dementia studies. For the first time the key findings of one of the UKs largest funded social science research projects, the Neighbourhoods study, are assembled into one accessibly written blueprint for dementia care aiding better understanding of the place and position of those living with dementia in the home and neighbourhood context. Reconsidering Neighbourhoods and Living with Dementia highlights the importance of home for people living with dementia and that neighbourhoods are seen to be relational, virtual, technological, connected, lived, remembered, and imagined, and to exist within and across time. The book is organised under five key parts: •The Lived Neighbourhood •Neighbourhoods, Measurement and Technology •Neighbourhoods and Big Data •Personal Well-Being and Neighbourhood Programme Support •Bringing it Together and Future Directions This comprehensive book is appropriate to a wide range of readers and disciplines including those living with dementia, the related health and voluntary professions, family carers, practitioners, academics, and students undertaking a variety of courses aligned to gerontology, dementia studies and human geography. The Reconsidering Dementia Series is an interdisciplinary series published by Open University Press that covers contemporary issues to challenge and engage readers in thinking deeply about the topic. The dementia field has developed rapidly in its scope and practice over the past ten years and books in this series will unpack not only what this means for the student, academic and practitioner, but also for all those affected by dementia. Series Editors: Dr Keith Oliver and Professor Dawn Brooker MBE. John Keady is a mental health nurse who has been involved in dementia care for over 30 years. Since 2006, he has held a joint appointment between the University of Manchester and the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. He was the Chief Investigator of the Neighbourhoods study.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN: 0335251730
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
“This book holds the story of a monumental research effort… It provides a moving, thoughtful, understanding of what “neighbourhood” means and is a beacon for efforts aimed at improving the quality of life of all involved.” Steven R. Sabat, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., USA “It is indicative reading for educators, researchers, clinicians and policy makers nationally and internationally. By grounding the underpinning research in the lived experience of people with dementia, the book’s appeal extends to voluntary and community groups. Reading it is a must!” Assumpta Ryan, Professor of Ageing and Health, Ulster University, UK “A remarkable contribution to the ‘Reconsidering Dementia’ series.” Bob Woods, Emeritus Professor, Bangor University, UK This book provides research based insights into the lived experience of dementia, aging in place and the use of participatory and creative social research approaches in the field of dementia studies. For the first time the key findings of one of the UKs largest funded social science research projects, the Neighbourhoods study, are assembled into one accessibly written blueprint for dementia care aiding better understanding of the place and position of those living with dementia in the home and neighbourhood context. Reconsidering Neighbourhoods and Living with Dementia highlights the importance of home for people living with dementia and that neighbourhoods are seen to be relational, virtual, technological, connected, lived, remembered, and imagined, and to exist within and across time. The book is organised under five key parts: •The Lived Neighbourhood •Neighbourhoods, Measurement and Technology •Neighbourhoods and Big Data •Personal Well-Being and Neighbourhood Programme Support •Bringing it Together and Future Directions This comprehensive book is appropriate to a wide range of readers and disciplines including those living with dementia, the related health and voluntary professions, family carers, practitioners, academics, and students undertaking a variety of courses aligned to gerontology, dementia studies and human geography. The Reconsidering Dementia Series is an interdisciplinary series published by Open University Press that covers contemporary issues to challenge and engage readers in thinking deeply about the topic. The dementia field has developed rapidly in its scope and practice over the past ten years and books in this series will unpack not only what this means for the student, academic and practitioner, but also for all those affected by dementia. Series Editors: Dr Keith Oliver and Professor Dawn Brooker MBE. John Keady is a mental health nurse who has been involved in dementia care for over 30 years. Since 2006, he has held a joint appointment between the University of Manchester and the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. He was the Chief Investigator of the Neighbourhoods study.
Ebook: Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia
Author: Christopher Russell
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN: 0335251315
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
“This exciting and unique book provides a significant collection of the research base and theory surrounding leisure and dementia.” Dr Mary O’Malley, BSc, PhD, CPsychol, Senior Research Fellow, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester, UK “This is the most important edited collection to emerge from leisure studies in the last thirty years.” Professor Karl Spracklen, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, UK “This book is a novel collection of works that not only broadens and enriches our understandings of the importance of leisure for people living with dementia, but in demonstrating the possibilities for living well with dementia through engagement with leisure, it helps to build the foundation for developing an ethical standard to support such engagement to the fullest extent possible.” Pia Kontos, Senior Scientist and Professor, KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Health Network, and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Canada This book examines leisure in the everyday lives of people living with dementia and challenges readers to consider the role of leisure activities beyond their potential for therapeutic benefit. Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia emphasises how leisure offers people living with dementia opportunity to realise their citizenship through participating in leisure in everyday life. It explores the role of society in enabling this through giving equal chances to make choices about how, when and where people participate. This book: • Examines diverse kinds of leisure, including sports, music, travel, nature, and the online world • Contains accessible summaries and ‘So what does this mean in practice?’ sections at the end of each chapter • Has been co-edited and written with a guiding vision provided by a person living with dementia • Contains contributions from authors across the world and across multiple disciplines. Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia is essential reading for anyone whose study or work in nursing or social care, occupational therapy, social work, arts therapies, arts, health and wellbeing, sports and exercise, or gerontology includes an interest in dementia. The Reconsidering Dementia Series is an interdisciplinary series published by Open University Press that covers contemporary issues to challenge and engage readers in thinking deeply about the topic. The dementia field has developed rapidly in its scope and practice over the past ten years and books in this series will unpack not only what this means for the student, academic and practitioner, but also for all those affected by dementia. Series Editors: Dr Keith Oliver and Professor Dawn Brooker MBE. Dr Karen Gray is a researcher at the University of Bristol, UK. She has wide-ranging experience in researching and evaluating engagement in arts and creative activity for health and wellbeing. Dr Chris Russell is Senior Lecturer with the Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester, UK, where he is Programme Lead for the Post Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies. Jane Twigg has a background as a physiotherapist. This was before caring for her mom, who had dementia, including supporting Mom to continue to live in the world. Jane is now living with atypical dementia. She has a passion for life. Long distance walking brings her most joy, giving her a sense of achievement and wellbeing.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN: 0335251315
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
“This exciting and unique book provides a significant collection of the research base and theory surrounding leisure and dementia.” Dr Mary O’Malley, BSc, PhD, CPsychol, Senior Research Fellow, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester, UK “This is the most important edited collection to emerge from leisure studies in the last thirty years.” Professor Karl Spracklen, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, UK “This book is a novel collection of works that not only broadens and enriches our understandings of the importance of leisure for people living with dementia, but in demonstrating the possibilities for living well with dementia through engagement with leisure, it helps to build the foundation for developing an ethical standard to support such engagement to the fullest extent possible.” Pia Kontos, Senior Scientist and Professor, KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Health Network, and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Canada This book examines leisure in the everyday lives of people living with dementia and challenges readers to consider the role of leisure activities beyond their potential for therapeutic benefit. Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia emphasises how leisure offers people living with dementia opportunity to realise their citizenship through participating in leisure in everyday life. It explores the role of society in enabling this through giving equal chances to make choices about how, when and where people participate. This book: • Examines diverse kinds of leisure, including sports, music, travel, nature, and the online world • Contains accessible summaries and ‘So what does this mean in practice?’ sections at the end of each chapter • Has been co-edited and written with a guiding vision provided by a person living with dementia • Contains contributions from authors across the world and across multiple disciplines. Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia is essential reading for anyone whose study or work in nursing or social care, occupational therapy, social work, arts therapies, arts, health and wellbeing, sports and exercise, or gerontology includes an interest in dementia. The Reconsidering Dementia Series is an interdisciplinary series published by Open University Press that covers contemporary issues to challenge and engage readers in thinking deeply about the topic. The dementia field has developed rapidly in its scope and practice over the past ten years and books in this series will unpack not only what this means for the student, academic and practitioner, but also for all those affected by dementia. Series Editors: Dr Keith Oliver and Professor Dawn Brooker MBE. Dr Karen Gray is a researcher at the University of Bristol, UK. She has wide-ranging experience in researching and evaluating engagement in arts and creative activity for health and wellbeing. Dr Chris Russell is Senior Lecturer with the Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester, UK, where he is Programme Lead for the Post Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies. Jane Twigg has a background as a physiotherapist. This was before caring for her mom, who had dementia, including supporting Mom to continue to live in the world. Jane is now living with atypical dementia. She has a passion for life. Long distance walking brings her most joy, giving her a sense of achievement and wellbeing.
Reconsidering Dementia Narratives
Author: Rebecca Bitenc
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429619502
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Reconsidering Dementia Narratives explores the role of narrative in developing new ways of understanding, interacting with, and caring for people with dementia. It asks how the stories we tell about dementia – in fiction, life writing and film – both reflect and shape the way we think about this important condition. Highlighting the need to attend to embodied and relational aspects of identity in dementia, the study further outlines ways in which narratives may contribute to dementia care, while disputing the idea that the modes of empathy fostered by narrative necessarily bring about more humane care practices. This cross-medial analysis represents an interdisciplinary approach to dementia narratives which range across auto/biography, graphic narrative, novel, film, documentary and collaborative storytelling practices. The book aims to clarify the limits and affordances of narrative, and narrative studies, in relation to an ethically driven medical humanities agenda through the use of case studies. Answering the key question of whether dementia narratives align with or run counter to the dominant discourse of dementia as ‘loss of self’, this innovative book will be of interest to anyone interested in dementia studies, ageing studies, narrative studies in health care, and critical medical humanities.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429619502
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Reconsidering Dementia Narratives explores the role of narrative in developing new ways of understanding, interacting with, and caring for people with dementia. It asks how the stories we tell about dementia – in fiction, life writing and film – both reflect and shape the way we think about this important condition. Highlighting the need to attend to embodied and relational aspects of identity in dementia, the study further outlines ways in which narratives may contribute to dementia care, while disputing the idea that the modes of empathy fostered by narrative necessarily bring about more humane care practices. This cross-medial analysis represents an interdisciplinary approach to dementia narratives which range across auto/biography, graphic narrative, novel, film, documentary and collaborative storytelling practices. The book aims to clarify the limits and affordances of narrative, and narrative studies, in relation to an ethically driven medical humanities agenda through the use of case studies. Answering the key question of whether dementia narratives align with or run counter to the dominant discourse of dementia as ‘loss of self’, this innovative book will be of interest to anyone interested in dementia studies, ageing studies, narrative studies in health care, and critical medical humanities.
Leadership for Person-Centred Dementia Care
Author: Buz Loveday
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857006916
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Person-centred dementia care relies on leadership that supports the ongoing process of learning about and valuing individuals, their feelings, strengths and needs, and using this knowledge to enhance wellbeing and create a positive care environment. With a strong practical focus and many helpful case examples, this book will equip readers with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to lead person-centred dementia care. The areas explored are relevant across a wide range of care settings, and to all those in, or starting, either a managerial or non-managerial leadership role within a dementia care service. Topics covered include the key goals for person-centred dementia care, and the type of leadership approach most likely to bring them to fruition; common barriers to person-centred dementia care, and how leaders can identify and combat them; how to nurture, support and empower staff; how to maximise the effectiveness of verbal and written communications; and how as a leader to respond to challenging situations and risk. This accessible book is essential reading for all those with a formal or informal leadership role within a dementia care service, including managers, deputy managers, team leaders, service managers and experienced care staff involved in leading or mentoring others.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857006916
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Person-centred dementia care relies on leadership that supports the ongoing process of learning about and valuing individuals, their feelings, strengths and needs, and using this knowledge to enhance wellbeing and create a positive care environment. With a strong practical focus and many helpful case examples, this book will equip readers with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to lead person-centred dementia care. The areas explored are relevant across a wide range of care settings, and to all those in, or starting, either a managerial or non-managerial leadership role within a dementia care service. Topics covered include the key goals for person-centred dementia care, and the type of leadership approach most likely to bring them to fruition; common barriers to person-centred dementia care, and how leaders can identify and combat them; how to nurture, support and empower staff; how to maximise the effectiveness of verbal and written communications; and how as a leader to respond to challenging situations and risk. This accessible book is essential reading for all those with a formal or informal leadership role within a dementia care service, including managers, deputy managers, team leaders, service managers and experienced care staff involved in leading or mentoring others.
Alzheimer Talk, Text and Context
Author: B. Davis
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230502024
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The contributors to this volume reference a shared, longitudinal corpus of spontaneous conversation elicited in natural settings from speakers with moderate to late moderate Alzheimer's Disease, utilizing other collections as appropriate, to analyze conversation, discourse and written text by and about Alzheimer's speech. Cross-disciplinary contributions from the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Germany, representing linguistics, gerontology, geriatric nursing, computer science, and communications disorders report on empirically-based investigations of social and pragmatic language competencies and strategies retained by AD patients which could ground communication enhancements or interventions.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230502024
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The contributors to this volume reference a shared, longitudinal corpus of spontaneous conversation elicited in natural settings from speakers with moderate to late moderate Alzheimer's Disease, utilizing other collections as appropriate, to analyze conversation, discourse and written text by and about Alzheimer's speech. Cross-disciplinary contributions from the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Germany, representing linguistics, gerontology, geriatric nursing, computer science, and communications disorders report on empirically-based investigations of social and pragmatic language competencies and strategies retained by AD patients which could ground communication enhancements or interventions.
Living With Dementia
Author: Lars-Christer Hydén
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 113759375X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Traditionally, dementia has been defined primarily in terms of loss: loss of cognitive and communicative competencies, loss of identity, loss of personal relationships. People living with dementia have been portrayed as increasingly dependent on others, with their loved ones seen more as care givers than as spouses, children and relatives. However, in the last two decades this view of the person living with dementia as an 'empty vessel' has been increasingly challenged, and the focus has shifted from one of care to one of helping people to live with dementia. With contributions from an international range of expert authors, Living with Dementia strongly advocates this new perspective through in-depth discussion of what people with dementia and their loved ones can do, and how they can actively make use of remaining resources. Topics covered include: - How to involve people with dementia in collaborative activities in the home, and the benefits this has on their cognitive and communicative abilities. - Ways in which identity can be presented and preserved through storytelling, and the impact on identity of moving from home into residential care. - The benefits of a 'citizenship' approach to dementia: of recognising that a person living with dementia is an active agent, with the right to self-determination and the ability to exert power over their own lives. This important new contribution to the dementia debate is truly enlightening reading for students across the full range of health and social care disciplines, and offers a fresh perspective to existing practitioners and those who care for people with dementia.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 113759375X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Traditionally, dementia has been defined primarily in terms of loss: loss of cognitive and communicative competencies, loss of identity, loss of personal relationships. People living with dementia have been portrayed as increasingly dependent on others, with their loved ones seen more as care givers than as spouses, children and relatives. However, in the last two decades this view of the person living with dementia as an 'empty vessel' has been increasingly challenged, and the focus has shifted from one of care to one of helping people to live with dementia. With contributions from an international range of expert authors, Living with Dementia strongly advocates this new perspective through in-depth discussion of what people with dementia and their loved ones can do, and how they can actively make use of remaining resources. Topics covered include: - How to involve people with dementia in collaborative activities in the home, and the benefits this has on their cognitive and communicative abilities. - Ways in which identity can be presented and preserved through storytelling, and the impact on identity of moving from home into residential care. - The benefits of a 'citizenship' approach to dementia: of recognising that a person living with dementia is an active agent, with the right to self-determination and the ability to exert power over their own lives. This important new contribution to the dementia debate is truly enlightening reading for students across the full range of health and social care disciplines, and offers a fresh perspective to existing practitioners and those who care for people with dementia.
Mental Health and Care Homes
Author: Tom Dening
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199593639
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
The care home sector is large, with over 400 000 residents in the UK and a similar number employed within the homes. Care home residents are often very old, and many have multiple physical and mental health needs, meaning that their care poses particular challenges. This book offers a coherent and evidence-based text exploring these issues.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199593639
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
The care home sector is large, with over 400 000 residents in the UK and a similar number employed within the homes. Care home residents are often very old, and many have multiple physical and mental health needs, meaning that their care poses particular challenges. This book offers a coherent and evidence-based text exploring these issues.
Multilingual Interaction and Dementia
Author: Charlotta Plejert
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 178309768X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
This book brings together international, linguistic research with a focus on interaction in multilingual encounters involving people with dementia in care and healthcare settings. The methodologies used (Conversation Analysis, Ethnography and Discursive Constructionism) capture practices on the micro-level, revealing how very subtle details may be of critical importance for the everyday well-being of participants with dementia, particularly in settings and contexts where there is a lack of a common verbal language of interlocutors, or where language abilities have been lost as a result of dementia. Chapters analyse the practices and actions employed by interlocutors to facilitate mutual understanding, enhance high-quality social relations and assure optimal care and treatment, in spite of language and cognitive difficulties, with an emphasis put on the participants’ remaining capacities, and what can be achieved between people with dementia and their interlocutors in a collaborative fashion. This book goes beyond the study of two-party communication to address multiparty and group interactions which are common in residential care and other healthcare settings and will be of interest to professionals and policy makers as well as to medical sciences and linguistics researchers and students.
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 178309768X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
This book brings together international, linguistic research with a focus on interaction in multilingual encounters involving people with dementia in care and healthcare settings. The methodologies used (Conversation Analysis, Ethnography and Discursive Constructionism) capture practices on the micro-level, revealing how very subtle details may be of critical importance for the everyday well-being of participants with dementia, particularly in settings and contexts where there is a lack of a common verbal language of interlocutors, or where language abilities have been lost as a result of dementia. Chapters analyse the practices and actions employed by interlocutors to facilitate mutual understanding, enhance high-quality social relations and assure optimal care and treatment, in spite of language and cognitive difficulties, with an emphasis put on the participants’ remaining capacities, and what can be achieved between people with dementia and their interlocutors in a collaborative fashion. This book goes beyond the study of two-party communication to address multiparty and group interactions which are common in residential care and other healthcare settings and will be of interest to professionals and policy makers as well as to medical sciences and linguistics researchers and students.