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Are the Keys in the Freezer?: An Advocate's Guide for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
written by Jeri Warner, fl. 2015, Brenda Niblock, fl. 2015 and Patricia Woodell, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2014), 210 page(s)
Are the Keys in the Freezer? is an artful blend of practical advice and the compelling story of a family's search for the right care for their mother with dementia. This well-researched book is a must-read for families in the US looking for resources and ideas about care facilities, hospices, finances and costs of...
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written by Jeri Warner, fl. 2015, Brenda Niblock, fl. 2015 and Patricia Woodell, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2014), 210 page(s)
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Are the Keys in the Freezer? is an artful blend of practical advice and the compelling story of a family's search for the right care for their mother with dementia. This well-researched book is a must-read for families in the US looking for resources and ideas about care facilities, hospices, finances and costs of care, advance directives and other topics related to managing the affairs of the elderly with dementia. A story of conflict and of lig...
Are the Keys in the Freezer? is an artful blend of practical advice and the compelling story of a family's search for the right care for their mother with dementia. This well-researched book is a must-read for families in the US looking for resources and ideas about care facilities, hospices, finances and costs of care, advance directives and other topics related to managing the affairs of the elderly with dementia. A story of conflict and of light-hearted moments, Are the Keys in the Freezer? is the rich personal testimony of a family's struggle to navigate the confusing world of dementia care choices for their mother. The book is an insider's guide to unravelling medical, legal, and regulatory issues that affect the quality of care for loved ones who cannot make care decisions for themselves. The book's easy, conversational tone turns complex issues into everyday language, making it an easy read for newcomers to the world of caring for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Jeri Warner, fl. 2015, Brenda Niblock, fl. 2015, Patricia Woodell, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2014, 2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Eldercare, Memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, Micro
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Copyright © Patricia Woodell, Brenda Niblock and Jeri Warner 2014, 2015
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Facilitating Spiritual Reminiscence for Older People with Dementia: A Learning Guide
written by Elizabeth MacKinlay, 1940- and Corinne Trevitt, fl. 2000 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 119 page(s)
Spiritual reminiscence is a way of communicating that acknowledges the person as a spiritual being and seeks to engage the person in a more meaningful and personal way. This practical guide teaches carers how to facilitate engaging and stimulating spiritual reminiscence sessions with older people, and particularly...
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written by Elizabeth MacKinlay, 1940- and Corinne Trevitt, fl. 2000 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 119 page(s)
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Spiritual reminiscence is a way of communicating that acknowledges the person as a spiritual being and seeks to engage the person in a more meaningful and personal way. This practical guide teaches carers how to facilitate engaging and stimulating spiritual reminiscence sessions with older people, and particularly with people with dementia. After reading the guide, carers will understand the many and varied benefits of spiritual reminiscence, and...
Spiritual reminiscence is a way of communicating that acknowledges the person as a spiritual being and seeks to engage the person in a more meaningful and personal way. This practical guide teaches carers how to facilitate engaging and stimulating spiritual reminiscence sessions with older people, and particularly with people with dementia. After reading the guide, carers will understand the many and varied benefits of spiritual reminiscence, and will have developed the skills, confidence and communication techniques needed to support people with dementia in this activity. The authors present in accessible terms the evidence-base to support the benefits of the approach and provide clear, step-by-step instructions for facilitating spiritual reminiscence sessions, including useful suggestions for ideas and questions to stimulate discussion. Intended to be used either as a self-learning tool or as the basis for staff training sessions, this will be a valuable resource for staff in care homes and day centres, activity coordinators, pastoral and spiritual care professionals, clergy and spiritual leaders.
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Social Work
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Elizabeth MacKinlay, 1940-, Corinne Trevitt, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Spirituality, Aging, Elderly people, Neurological disorders, Memory loss, Micro
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Copyright © Elizabeth MacKinlay and Corinne Trevitt 2015
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The Individual Service Funds Handbook: Implementing Personal Budgets in Provider Organizations
written by Helen Sanderson, fl. 2015 and Robin Miller, 1968- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 186 page(s)
The Individual Service Funds Handbook is the definitive guide to one of the most innovative forms of personal budget in health and social care. It gives a clear explanation of what Individual Service Funds (ISFs) are, how to use them effectively and includes all the information you need in order to implement them...
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written by Helen Sanderson, fl. 2015 and Robin Miller, 1968- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 186 page(s)
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The Individual Service Funds Handbook is the definitive guide to one of the most innovative forms of personal budget in health and social care. It gives a clear explanation of what Individual Service Funds (ISFs) are, how to use them effectively and includes all the information you need in order to implement them in your organisation. The Handbook spans a range of settings, including a dementia care home, supported living and residential homes fo...
The Individual Service Funds Handbook is the definitive guide to one of the most innovative forms of personal budget in health and social care. It gives a clear explanation of what Individual Service Funds (ISFs) are, how to use them effectively and includes all the information you need in order to implement them in your organisation. The Handbook spans a range of settings, including a dementia care home, supported living and residential homes for adults with learning disabilities and people who use mental health services. It also sets out guidelines and templates which can be used when implementing ISFs, addressing key practical concerns including: how to put together effective support plans, and how to ensure that ISFs are delivered in a person-centred way, how to overcome organisational complexities in implementation and supporting managers. A one-stop resource for anyone wanting to understand the potential of ISFs, the Handbook is required reading for service providers, commissioners, and those engaged in person-centred practice and personalisation, including user-led organisations.
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Social Work
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Helen Sanderson, fl. 2015, Robin Miller, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Health insurance industry, Health care issues, Micro
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Copyright © Helen Sanderson and Robin Miller 2015
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Pastoral care of people with dementia
written by Christine Bryden, 1949-; in Nothing about Us, WIthout Us!: 20 years of Dementia Advocacy (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016)
Advocating for dementia for 20 years, Christine Bryden has been instrumental in ensuring that people with dementia are included in discussions about the condition and how to manage and think about it. This collection of her hard-hitting and inspiring insider presentations demands 'nothing about us, without us!' an...
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written by Christine Bryden, 1949-; in Nothing about Us, WIthout Us!: 20 years of Dementia Advocacy (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016)
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Advocating for dementia for 20 years, Christine Bryden has been instrumental in ensuring that people with dementia are included in discussions about the condition and how to manage and think about it. This collection of her hard-hitting and inspiring insider presentations demands 'nothing about us, without us!' and promotes self-advocacy and self-reflection. Provocative and insightful, the pieces included in the book address issues that demand at...
Advocating for dementia for 20 years, Christine Bryden has been instrumental in ensuring that people with dementia are included in discussions about the condition and how to manage and think about it. This collection of her hard-hitting and inspiring insider presentations demands 'nothing about us, without us!' and promotes self-advocacy and self-reflection. Provocative and insightful, the pieces included in the book address issues that demand attention, and will change the way dementia is perceived, and the lives of people with dementia and their families.
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Author / Creator
Christine Bryden, 1949-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Memory loss, Neurological disorders, Long term care, Religion, Micro
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Copyright © Christine Bryden 2016
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People with Dementia Speak Out
edited by Lucy Whitman, fl. 2009 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 306 page(s)
In People with Dementia Speak Out, twenty-three people from diverse backgrounds share their experiences of living with dementia. The contributors are honest about the frustrations and fears they face, but overall there is remarkably little self-pity and a great deal of optimism. The personal accounts demonstrate t...
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edited by Lucy Whitman, fl. 2009 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 306 page(s)
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In People with Dementia Speak Out, twenty-three people from diverse backgrounds share their experiences of living with dementia. The contributors are honest about the frustrations and fears they face, but overall there is remarkably little self-pity and a great deal of optimism. The personal accounts demonstrate that with the right support at the right time, and above all with opportunities to continue to contribute to society in a meaningful way...
In People with Dementia Speak Out, twenty-three people from diverse backgrounds share their experiences of living with dementia. The contributors are honest about the frustrations and fears they face, but overall there is remarkably little self-pity and a great deal of optimism. The personal accounts demonstrate that with the right support at the right time, and above all with opportunities to continue to contribute to society in a meaningful way, it is possible to live well with dementia. These fascinating stories bring to life the characters behind the collective term 'people with dementia', and show that each person with dementia is a unique individual with their own personality, history, beliefs, cultural affinities and sense of humour, and their own way of adapting to the disabilities and opportunities which this condition confers. This unique collection of personal testimonies will be reassuring and encouraging for those coming to terms with a diagnosis of dementia, for their families and carers, and is essential reading for health and social care professionals at all levels.
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Social Work
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Contributor
Lucy Whitman, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Senility, Aging, Micro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2016; afterword copyright © Graham Stokes 2016
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Person-Centred Thinking with Older People: 6 Essential Practices
written by Helen Bown, 1967- and Helen Sanderson, fl. 2015; presented by Gill Bailey, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 118 page(s)
Person-centred practices are a key way to provide the best possible care and support for older people and help them to be active and valued members of the community. Drawing on a wealth of experience of working with older people, the authors present the 6 essential person-centred practices.Each of the practices is...
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written by Helen Bown, 1967- and Helen Sanderson, fl. 2015; presented by Gill Bailey, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 118 page(s)
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Person-centred practices are a key way to provide the best possible care and support for older people and help them to be active and valued members of the community. Drawing on a wealth of experience of working with older people, the authors present the 6 essential person-centred practices.Each of the practices is designed to support the individual and put what is important to and for the person at the forefront of their care. Each practice has b...
Person-centred practices are a key way to provide the best possible care and support for older people and help them to be active and valued members of the community. Drawing on a wealth of experience of working with older people, the authors present the 6 essential person-centred practices.Each of the practices is designed to support the individual and put what is important to and for the person at the forefront of their care. Each practice has been tailored so that older people can express more easily what does and does not work for them. By actively listening and making each person feel appreciated, the practices represent practical tools for frontline practitioners to form good relationships with people in their care. With supporting stories and full colour photographs to illustrate how person-centred thinking and practice is used in real-life settings, there are many examples to help practitioners to overcome challenges and to really implement positive, effective changes to care.This practical book will be a valuable resource for care staff, social workers and healthcare workers who want to learn about person-centred practices to deliver best practice care and support.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Helen Bown, 1967-, Helen Sanderson, fl. 2015, Gill Bailey, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Eldercare, Aging, Individualism, Micro, Macro
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Copyright © Helen Sanderson, Helen Brown and Gill Bailey 2015; forewords copyright © Dorothy Runnicles and David Brindle 2015
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Chapter 23: Family Care Partners or BUBs (Back-Up Brains)
presented by Kate Swaffer, 1958-; in What the Hell Happened to my Brain?: Living Beyond Dementia (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016)
Kate Swaffer was just 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a form of younger onset dementia. In this book, she offers an all-too-rare first-hand insight into that experience, sounding a clarion call for change in how we ensure a better quality of life for people with dementia. Kate describes vividly her experi...
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presented by Kate Swaffer, 1958-; in What the Hell Happened to my Brain?: Living Beyond Dementia (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016)
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Kate Swaffer was just 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a form of younger onset dementia. In this book, she offers an all-too-rare first-hand insight into that experience, sounding a clarion call for change in how we ensure a better quality of life for people with dementia. Kate describes vividly her experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory difficulties, loss of independence, leaving long-term employment, the im...
Kate Swaffer was just 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a form of younger onset dementia. In this book, she offers an all-too-rare first-hand insight into that experience, sounding a clarion call for change in how we ensure a better quality of life for people with dementia. Kate describes vividly her experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory difficulties, loss of independence, leaving long-term employment, the impact on her teenage sons, and the enormous impact of the dementia diagnosis on her sense of self. Never shying away from difficult issues, she tackles head-on stigma, inadequacies in care and support, and the media's role in perpetuating myths about dementia, suggesting ways in which we can include and empower people with the diagnosis. She also reflects on the ways in which her writing and dementia advocacy work have taken her on a process of self-discovery and enabled her to develop a new and meaningful personal identity. Kate's powerful words will challenge misconceptions about dementia, and open our eyes to new ways of supporting people with the diagnosis. A must read for people with dementia and their families as well as for professionals and carers.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Kate Swaffer, 1958-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Memory loss, Quality of life, Advance care planning, Neurological disorders, Micro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Kate Swaffer 2016; forewords copyright © Richard Taylor, Glenn Rees and Shibley Rahman 2016
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