Seeing beyond dementia : a handbook for carers with English as a second language /
Salomon, Rita.
Roberts, Charlotte.
London : Radcliffe Publishing,
©2014.
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.
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?
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.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-135).
Dementia
Caregivers.
English language