Seeing beyond dementia
Subtitle: a handbook for carers with English as a second language
By: Rita Salomon ; illustrations and graphics by Charlotte Roberts
Contributors: Roberts, Charlotte, 1989- illustrator
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9781846198922
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Foreign speakers; Nursing; Communication; English language; Caregivers; Care; Patients; Study and teaching; Dementia; Professional-Patient Relations; Methods
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-135).
Table of contents: title: Pt. 1. Dementia : what's it all about?; title: pt. 2. Communication : how do I get through?; title: pt. 3. Language : what do I say?; title: pt. 4. Challenging behaviour : how do I react?; title: pt. 5. Encouraging conversation and activity : what can I do?