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- Essentials of dementia : everything you really need to know for working in dementia care eBook - To provide high quality dementia care, professionals need to be both knowledgeable about dementia and skilled in the provision of care. This book is an introductory reference guide that will help students, professionals and practitioners develop their skills and expertise to better respond to the needs of people with dementia. It sets out information and advice on essential topics, research and evidence-based practice within dementia care in a clear, sensible way. Based on the standard course structure for higher and further dementia education, this wide-ranging textbook covers topics including dementia diagnosis, person-centred care and law, ethics and safeguarding. The new go-to book for the dementia curriculum, it is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to improve the required core skills and values needed to care for those affected by dementia.
- Dementia - Support for Family and Friends eBook - A comprehensive and practical guide to dementia, this book is essential reading for anyone who has a friend or relative with the condition. This updated edition reflects new guidance on approaches to supporting people with dementia, focussing especially on the UK, and includes quotes from people with dementia as well as from family carers. The book explores each stage of the journey people with dementia face and explains how it affects the person, as well as those around them both at home and in residential settings. It shows how best to offer support and where to get professional and informal assistance. Focussing on the progressive nature of dementia and the issues that can arise as a result, it gives practical advice that can help to ensure the best possible quality of life both for the person with dementia and the people around them.
- Evidence-Based Practice in Dementia for Nurses and Nursing Students eBook - This essential textbook on dementia care introduces the knowledge that nurses need, including the evidence base for practice and the guidance to transfer this newly acquired knowledge into everyday practice. Each of the 25 chapters are written by experts in the field of dementia care and are grounded in thoroughly researched, up-to-date evidence, have a direct bearing to nurse practice, and use case studies to give examples of application of the evidence to practice. It begins by introducing dementia as a diagnosis, a syndrome, and a set of diseases, signs and symptoms. It then deals with various principles that underpin dementia care, including person-centred care, behaviours that challenge, risk management, and understanding relationships affected by dementia. Finally, it assesses dementia care across a range of care settings, such as primary care, care homes, domiciliary care, acute hospital, and hospice services.
- Using Technology in Dementia Care : A Guide to Technology Solutions for Everyday Living eBook - Many new pieces of technology can be beneficial to individuals living with dementia, including both hardware and software. This straightforward guide summarises the current research on this growing topic, and gives practical advice on how available technology can be used to improve the everyday lives of people with dementia. Looking at a range of available products, such as off-the-shelf computers and smartphones, to dementia specific applications and programs, it also addresses some common obstacles and barriers faced when introducing technology in dementia care. The past twenty years have seen an array of technologies developed to improve the day-to-day lives of people with dementia; this guide shows how they can be effectively used.
- Communication Skills for Effective Dementia Care : A Practical Guide to Communication and Interaction Training (CAIT) eBook - Effective communication is critical for everyone, and this insightful book teaches the skills needed by healthcare staff in their day-to-day interactions with people with dementia and their families. Often when people with dementia exhibit behaviour that challenges, it is an indication that their needs are not being met. The authors illustrate the key aspects of communication for the development of a skilled and confident workforce, capable of providing thoroughly effective care that reduces levels of agitation in people with dementia. The first six chapters describe the CAIT (Communication and Interaction Training) framework established by the authors. This is followed by chapters contributed by experts on the Positive Care Approach(tm), appropriate touch and communication with people in the late stages of dementia. Accessible and practical, it will help caregivers develop and articulate existing skills as well as gain new ones, allowing them to overcome the challenges faced when caring for people with dementia.
- The Montessori Method for Connecting to People with Dementia : A Creative Guide to Communication and Engagement in Dementia Care eBook - Creative activities can support people with dementia, leading to moments of reconnection and joy. This book shows how the Montessori method - with its arts-based, person-centred and positive focus - can help caregivers connect to people with dementia. Drawing on 20 years of experience, Tom and Karen Brenner explain the philosophy of the Montessori method, provide clearly-written steps to follow when applying it, and share a wealth of case studies and stories from their personal work using this method with people with dementia. This includes reading circles, art programmes, drum circles, poetry, and video diaries. Supported by research of the importance of creativity and the arts in dementia care, it is made clear throughout how every aspect of the Montessori method can help those with dementia to rediscover the world around them, maximising the opportunities they have to reconnect with their peers, family, friends, and support staff.
- Namaste Care for People Living with Advanced Dementia : A Practical Guide for Carers and Professionals eBook - Namaste Care is a therapeutic approach to caring for those living with advanced dementia, focused on improving their quality of life through a simple, soothing and rewarding process. This step-by-step guide is for anyone looking to translate the principles of the Namaste Care approach successfully and professionally into a home or care setting, with an emphasis on the value of volunteers in the community in implementing this. The Namaste Care approach is focussed on giving comfort and pleasure to people with advanced dementia through sensory stimulation, especially the use of touch, and this book provides extensive guidance on every stage of the process, including harnessing community interest, recruiting and training volunteers, and managing pain and discomfort. In a time of ever-growing strain on healthcare resources, this practical guide is a timely reminder of the power and value of informal care and compassionate communities in helping to care better for people with dementia, and is essential reading for carers, professionals and family members.
- My Book about Brains, Change and Dementia : What Is Dementia and What Does It Do? eBook - Explains the complex concepts of dementia, such as brain function, disease progression and death to pre-school aged children in a direct and age-appropriate way, as well as exploring children's feelings about these issues. This book caters for children aged 4+ who have a loved one at any stage of dementia.
- Dementia with Dignity Streaming Video - Dementia with Dignity’ stands out from other programmes because of its clear language, real-life situations and practical approach. Filmed entirely on location at residential and day care facilities, it is packed with useful advice and information for both professional and home carers. It is an invaluable aid and training tool for tertiary institutions, nursing homes, retirement homes, hostels, aged-care teams and community care, as well as family homes. Renowned author, social worker and family therapist, Barbara Sherman, worked as programme consultant and also appears in the video.
- Understanding Dementia Streaming Video - Understanding Dementia focuses on the physical condition of dementia and how it affects the person. This course also explores the myths and stereotypes and considers how these can influence the quality of care given. Further to this, it introduces the person-centred qualities that a skilled carer would reflect in their day-to-day practice, and how person-centred values and modified techniques can improve a carer’s ability to provide responsive and supportive dementia care.
- Dementia Care for Managers and Supervisors Streaming video - This title in the Dementia Care series has been designed to assist those who manage or supervise the provision of social care services to those with dementia. Dementia Care for Managers and Supervisors considers the management issues relating to the provision of person-centred dementia care services.
- Dementia Care in the Care Home Streaming video - Following on from the Understanding Dementia title, this video focuses on developing dementia care skills. Practical in nature, this title explores the ways in which care workers can adapt everyday routines and practices to support a person with dementia.
- Dementia Care in the Domiciliary Setting Streaming video - Following on from the Understanding Dementia title this video focuses on developing dementia care skills. Designed to reflect the intricacies of providing care in the home, this title explores the ways in which domiciliary care workers can adapt everyday routines and practices to support a person with dementia.
- I'll Be There for You: Providing Person-Centred Dementia Care Streaming video - This programme shows how to make a hands-on shift to person-centred dementia care that engages the whole person and creates a support system based on each resident’s needs and preferences.
- More Than Words: A New Culture of Care and Communication with Persons Who Have Dementia Streaming Video - In the same vein as the best-selling title, Choice and Challenge: Caring for Aggressive Older Adults Across Levels of Care, this new culture-changing program demonstrates (though real interactions) how person-centred care and knowledge of the resident can reduce dementia-related episodes, such as, sundowning and aggressive-protective reactions when bathing, and wanting to leave.
Featured Databases
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Other Helpful Study Guides
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
Equip Aged Care Learning Packages
The Equip Aged Care Learning Packages are now available for anyone interested in the aged care sector, including personal care workers, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and families. Entry-level modules for those new to the sector and refresher-level content for those familiar with aged care will cover a range of aged care related topics.
Websites
- Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre is at the forefront of translational research and support for issues confronting people with dementia and their carers. Projects are being carried out in Tasmania and nationally, across research fields such as neuroscience, medicine, nursing, psychology and sociology, health, economics and policy.
- Understanding Dementia MOOC - Wicking Understanding Dementia is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), offering university-quality education about the latest in dementia research and care. This free course provides an opportunity to engage with the perspectives of an international community, without requiring exams or assignments.
- Preventing Dementia MOOC - Wicking Preventing Dementia is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), offering university-quality education about the latest research in dementia risk and protective factors. The free course provides an opportunity to engage with the perspectives of a global community, without requiring exams or assignments.
- Island Project - Wicking The Wicking Dementia Centre is a global research leader on the risk factors for dementia. The Island Study Linking Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease (ISLAND) Project will involve a range of studies that relate to understanding who is at most risk of dementia and how we can self-manage risk behaviours to build resilience to dementia. This project is designed for Tasmanians aged 50 and over.
- Demenita Australia Alzheimer’s Australia advocates the needs of people living with dementia, and their families and carers. As the peak body and charity for all types of dementia, it provides advocacy, support services, education and information.
- Dementia Care International Dementia Care International is an independent Australian organisation. We provide first class education, building competencies in the quality of the human interaction – the psychosocial aspect of care. We work with health care leaders in diverse services and cultures globally.
- 5 Simple Steps to Maximise Your Brain Health - Your Brain Matters Alzheimer's Australia website.
- The Department of Health Commonwealth Govt website.
- Health Direct Australia Government website.
- Alzheimer's New Zealand NZ website.
- Alzheimer's Association (US) US association.
- Alzheimer's Society (UK) UK website.
- Better Health Channel - Dementia Victorian Govt website.
- Dementia Collaborative Research Centres Australian website.