Title: Care of the older person
Description: "Care of the Older Person has been written for all those caring for older people whether in hospitals, residential and nursing homes, or at home. This book provides the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and implement good caring practices. Taking a caring, practical approach, numerous descriptions of problems are included that may be encountered by the carer and suggestions given of how best to tackle them. Written in a clear, easy-to-follow style, this highly illustrated textbook is both informative and interesting, and actively encourages reader participation." "This book has been closely linked to vocational qualifications and will be a valuable resource for an NVQ or SVQ in Care. It provides the underpinning knowledge for 38 units of competence at levels 2 and 3 of the care awards."--Jacket.
Subjects: Nurses' aides, Older people, Geriatric nursing, Care, Older people, care, Nursing Assistants