Seeing beyond dementia : a handbook for carers with English as a second language / Rita Salomon ; illustrations and graphics by Charlotte Roberts.

  • Salomon, Rita
Date:
[2014]
  • Books

About this work

Description

This unique guide is specifically designed for dementia carers with English as a second language. It is a concise compendium of current thinking on person-centred dementia care that features sample vocabulary and sentences ideal for working specifically with dementia patients. It focusses on the importance of good day-to-day communication skills and positive interaction between patients and carers during different activities. Whether used as a self-study aid or alongside any of the available training courses, it is a must for all carers with English as a second languge working in care homes, hospitals, hospices, home support or any other supporting environment.

Publication/Creation

London : Radcliffe Publishing, [2014]

Physical description

x, 136 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Contents

pt. 1. Dementia : what's it all about? -- pt. 2. Communication : how do I get through? -- pt. 3. Language : what do I say? -- pt. 4. Challenging behaviour : how do I react? -- pt. 5. Encouraging conversation and activity : what can I do?

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-135).

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    WT155 2014S17s
    Open shelves

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Identifiers

ISBN

  • 1846198925
  • 9781846198922