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Seeing Beyond Dementia Rita Salomon

Seeing Beyond Dementia By Rita Salomon

Seeing Beyond Dementia by Rita Salomon

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Seeing Beyond Dementia Summary

Seeing Beyond Dementia: A Handbook for Carers with English as a Second Language by Rita Salomon

Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2015

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 focuses 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 language working in care homes, hospitals, hospices, home support or any other supporting environment.

Seeing Beyond Dementia Reviews

...clearly organised to cover the most challenging aspects of communication with a person with dementia. The self-check sections in each chapter are good for establishing that the text has been understood correctly. There are excellent examples of activities and explanations of significant historical events. This is clearly an important topic and this is a fine book for anyone who wishes to further their understanding.
-Judge at the 2015 BMA Medical Book Awards

About Rita Salomon

Rita has worked in the field of teaching communication skills and English as a foreign language for over 20 years. She has specialized in working with medical professionals: GPs, consultants, nurses, physiotherapists and dentists. Not a medical professional herself, her work has been to help these professionals to improve their English language and communication skills to aid interaction with their patients/clients, particularly within the consultation. Rita first became interested in issues around dementia when her husband started working as a care worker with people in the later stages of the condition. The growing national and international interest of governments and the public, plus the frequent media stories, fueled this interest into a deep personal concern. Her MA in Human Rights and Equal Opportunities influenced her in viewing the topic from this perspective. See the person, not the dementia!! She is currently working on a book for multi-disciplinary teams working with people with dementia.

Table of Contents

Preface. About the author. Introduction. Dementia - What's it all about? Basic information on dementia. What is dementia? What causes dementia? Symptoms of dementia. Current thinking. Person-centred approach. Personhood. Equality, diversity, inclusion, rights. Medical model v social model. Communication - How do I get through? What is involved in communication? Basic preparation. Tips for communicating with people with dementia. Listening. Communication in the later stages of dementia. Advice from a person with dementia. Language - What do I say? Functional language. Showing respect and patience. Showing concern. Comforting. Calming and reassuring. Suggesting and advising. Persuading. Praising. Encouraging. Being optimistic/cheering up. Challenging Behaviour - How do I react? Handling challenging behaviour. Most common dementia-associated behaviours. Triggers. Confusion. Agitation. Hallucinations. Aggression. Repetitive behaviour. Shouting and screaming. Lack of inhibition. Night time waking. Trailing and checking. Hiding and losing things. Restlessness. Suspicion. Apathy. Sundowning. Wandering. Carer, look after yourself! Encouraging conversation and activity - What do I do? Reminiscing. Life histories. Activities. Keep up the communication! Conclusion. English check answers. Word check. Appendices. References.

Additional information

GOR007897971
9781846198922
1846198925
Seeing Beyond Dementia: A Handbook for Carers with English as a Second Language by Rita Salomon
Rita Salomon
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
20140115
146
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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