End of Life Care for People with Dementia : A Person-Centred Approach

4 (1 rating by Goodreads)

Paperback
Bradford Dementia Group Good Practice Guides
English

By (author) Jenny Abbey , By (author) Laura Middleton-Green , By (author) Jane Chatterjee , By (author) Sarah Russell , By (author) Murna Downs

19,35 € 19,99 € You save 0,64 €

Free delivery worldwide

Available. Dispatched from the UK in 2 business days
When will my order arrive?

Add to basket Add to wishlist

Description

People with dementia need increasingly specialised support as they approach the end of life, and so too do their families and the professionals working with them. This book describes not only what can be done to ensure maximum quality of life for those in the final stages of the illness, but also how best to support those involved in caring for them.

Emphasising the importance of being attuned to the experiences and needs of the person with dementia, the authors explain why and how they should be included in decisions relating to their end of life care. Practical strategies for ensuring physical and emotional wellbeing are provided, drawing on useful examples from practice and providing solutions to potential challenges that carers and family members will face. Dilemmas surrounding end of life care are explored in detail, including the moral dilemma of medical intervention, and the authors suggest ways of supporting family members through the process in terms of providing information, helping them adjust to change and loss, and involving them in their relative's care, and at how care staff can be supported through appropriate education and training, team building and information-giving.

This is an essential resource for anyone who wishes to provide compassionate, person-centred care for a person with dementia as they approach the end of life, including care staff, nurses, social workers and related professionals.
show more

Product details

Format Paperback | 176 pages
Dimensions 157 x 215 x 10mm | 232g
Publication date 21 Nov 2016
Publisher JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
Language English
ISBN10 1849050473
ISBN13 9781849050470
Bestsellers rank 300,767

Other books in this series

35%
off

The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for Occupational Profiling

Jackie Pool

15 Nov 2011

Paperback

28,47 € 44,00 €

Save 15,53 €

Add to basket

6%
off

Leadership for Person-Centred Dementia Care

Buz Loveday

30 Nov 2012

Paperback

20,09 € 21,60 €

Save 1,51 €

Add to basket

9%
off

Enriched Care Planning for People with Dementia

Hazel May

01 Aug 2009

Paperback

28,91 € 31,90 €

Save 2,99 €

Add to basket

End of Life Care for People with Dementia

Jenny Abbey

21 Nov 2016

Paperback

19,35 € 19,99 €

Save 0,64 €

Add to basket

33%
off

Ethical Issues in Dementia Care

Julian C. Hughes

30 Oct 2006

Paperback

19,26 € 29,00 €

Save 9,74 €

Add to basket

43%
off

Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today

Pam Schweitzer

15 May 2008

Paperback

24,84 € 43,80 €

Save 18,96 €

Add to basket

Playfulness and Dementia

John Killick

30 Nov 2012

Paperback

20,70 € 21,60 €

Save 0,90 €

Add to basket

10%
off

Developing Excellent Care for People Living with Dementia in Care Homes

Caroline Baker

21 Dec 2014

Paperback

19,42 € 21,60 €

Save 2,18 €

Add to basket

Healing Arts Therapies and Person-Centred Dementia Care

Anthea Innes

15 Oct 2001

Paperback

31,45 €

Add to basket

Risk Assessment and Management for Living Well with Dementia

Charlotte L. Clarke

15 May 2011

Paperback

19,90 € 20,49 €

Save 0,59 €

Add to basket

50%
off

Training and Development for Dementia Care Workers

Anthea Innes

01 Jan 2000

Paperback

16,94 € 33,90 €

Save 16,96 €

Add to basket

18%
off

Design for Nature in Dementia Care

Garuth Chalfont

15 Oct 2007

Paperback

26,54 € 32,40 €

Save 5,86 €

Add to basket

38%
off

Social Work and Dementia

Margaret-Anne Tibbs

01 Feb 2001

Paperback

20,57 € 33,30 €

Save 12,73 €

Add to basket

36%
off

Involving Families in Care Homes

Bob Woods

30 Dec 2007

Paperback

17,88 € 28,10 €

Save 10,22 €

Add to basket

39%
off

Primary Care and Dementia

Steve Iliffe

01 Oct 2001

Paperback

22,88 € 37,67 €

Save 14,79 €

Add to basket

Back cover copy

Foreword. Introduction. 1. Transitions. 2. Promoting Dignity and Physical Wellbeing at the End of life. 3. Promoting Dignity and Emotional Wellbeing at the End of Life. 4. Supporting Families through Advanced Dementia and End of Life. 5. Supporting the Health and Social Care Workforce to Provide End of Life Care for People with Dementia. References. Index.
show more

Review quote

There are lots of books being published about dementia right now and most do add value to the body of literature available but not all are as readable and accessible as the new offering from the University of Bradford's School of Dementia Studies. [...] Murna Downs and her team should be commended for this book [...]. -- Celia Di Cicco * Princess Alice Hospice * The care of people with advanced dementia is an increasingly important area of end-of-life care. This book provides a practical and well referenced overview of the key issues, using accessible case studies to illustrate key points. I look forward to using it in palliative care education and as an excellent source for reference. -- Jane Seymour, Professor of Palliative and End of Life Care, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield This book offers concise and practical guidance on caring for people with dementia who are reaching the end of their lives, promoting dignity and the needs of lay (family and friend) and professional carers. It offers clear learning outcomes, case studies and examples of good practice to bring this knowledge into every day care. -- Dr Elizabeth Sampson, Reader, Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, University College London This splendid book contains practical information - clinical, psychological, social, legal, social, spiritual and ethical - which is combined with wisdom and background understanding so that a thoroughly holistic picture emerges. It also encourages thought about training in the complex field of end of life care for people living with dementia. -- Julian C. Hughes, RICE Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University of Bristol
show more

About Jenny Abbey

Professor Murna Downs is Chair of the School of Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford, UK. Laura Middleton-Green is a lecturer in palliative and end of life care at the School of Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, UK. Jane Chatterjee is a Practice Educator/Lecturer at St. Gemma's Hospice, Leeds, UK. Sarah Russell is Head of Research and Clinical Innovation at Hospice UK.
show more

Rating details

1 ratings

4 out of 5 stars

5 0% (0)

4 100% (1)

3 0% (0)

2 0% (0)

1 0% (0)

Book ratings by Goodreads

Goodreads is the world's largest site for readers with over 50 million reviews. We're featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Close X

Top Authors

Bestselling Series

Popular Features

End of Life Care for People with Dementia : A Person-Centred Approach

Description

Product details

Other books in this series

Back cover copy

Table of contents

Review quote

About Jenny Abbey

Rating details

Follow us