Care of the elderly

A groundbreaking exploration of the sociology of dementia with contributions from distinguished international scholars and practitioners.

Longer lifespans and the needs of the oldest old are challenging the senior living industry to find bold and compassionate solutions to combine programs and services with housing.

Longer lifespans and the needs of the oldest old are challenging the senior living industry to find bold and compassionate solutions to combine programs and services with housing.

As the environment of care continues to evolve to promote person-centredness, dignity, health, and wellbeing, for nurses working with older people, this can be challenging.

As the environment of care continues to evolve to promote person-centredness, dignity, health, and wellbeing, for nurses working with older people, this can be challenging.

Dementia Care at a Glance is the perfect companion for health and social care professionals, nurses, students as well as family members and voluntary workers needing information and guidance about dementia care.

Dementia Care at a Glance is the perfect companion for health and social care professionals, nurses, students as well as family members and voluntary workers needing information and guidance about dementia care.

Demographic trends confirm what clinicians already know - they are spending increasing amounts of time dealing with older people.

Essential information for the design of senior living facilities Building Type Basics for Senior Living, Second Edition is your one-stop reference for essential information you need to plan and successfully complete the design of residential care environments for seniors on time and within budget.

Essential information for the design of senior living facilities Building Type Basics for Senior Living, Second Edition is your one-stop reference for essential information you need to plan and successfully complete the design of residential care environments for seniors on time and within budget.

As the fastest growing population sector worldwide, older adults are seen in almost every care setting in which clinicians practice.

As the fastest growing population sector worldwide, older adults are seen in almost every care setting in which clinicians practice.

The Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive resource for all nurses working with older people, enabling them to apply their knowledge of the ageing process to their practice, and, in doing so, enhance care delivery.

The Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive resource for all nurses working with older people, enabling them to apply their knowledge of the ageing process to their practice, and, in doing so, enhance care delivery.

Cope with legal, financial, and medical issues Minimize anxiety and stress and make the later years golden Need help caring for an elderly loved one?

For anyone who has ever cared for a person with Alzheimer's, coping with the emotional, financial, and day-to-day issues can be grueling.

See the BBCs slideshow of photos from Love, Loss, and Laughter.

Intermediate care comprises strategies which allow early discharge from acute care, prevent admission or re-admission to acute care and avoid bed-blocking in both acute and long-term residential care.

Caring for older people encompasses complex physical, social and psychological needs, and poses many diverse challenges for nurses.

Medication Management in Care of Older People is an accessible introduction to medication management and its role in the management of older people and their medicines.

Older People and Mental Health Nursing provides an evidence-based guide to caring for the growing number of older people with mental health issues.

This book examines the growing importance of positive psychology and its connection to later life.

This international symposium focuses on the contributions that biomedical research is making to the provision of proper health care for the increasing numbers of elderly people in all countries, developed and developing.

With the field of geriatric mental health growing rapidly in the next decade as the Baby Boomers age, this timely guide brings together a notable team of international contributors to provide guidance for caregivers, families, and those who counsel them on managing caregiving challenges for aging family members.

With the field of geriatric mental health growing rapidly in the next decade as the Baby Boomers age, this timely guide brings together a notable team of international contributors to provide guidance for caregivers, families, and those who counsel them on managing caregiving challenges for aging family members.

The number of older people in our society is increasing rapidly and as they age, the demand for safe, effective care is growing.

Intermediate care has become a buzzword within health and social care over the last few years.

Immer mehr Menschen erkranken an Demenz.

Insights on Caring for Any Aging Parent* Timely guidance for the challenges* Encouragement for the journeyYou had plans for this time in your life, but now a parent needs care.

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.

A two-book bundle of national treasure Phyllida Law's charming and funny memoirs of family life and motherhood - 'Notes to my Mother-in-Law' and 'How Many Camels Are There in Holland?

The heart-warming true story of the bond between a feisty octogenarian and the man in charge of building a shopping mall on top of her home - which inspired the opening scene of the Pixar movie Up!

Why we need to be better at ageing.

A study of the moral state of the nation - the acid test of this being how we treat the weakest among us.

'Discover the secret to thriving in old age' Telegraph'In front of me is an adventure with old age as my companion, my shadow and confederate, maybe my friend.

The tools and answers you need to help your parents receive the care they deserve.

Der wichtigste Teil unseres Korpers, besonders mit zunehmendem Alter, ist unser Gehirn.