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Breathe Well and Live Well with COPD
A 28-Day Breathing Exercise Plan
This is a short, practical and illustrated guide to using a particular set of breathing exercises, the Buteyko Method, which can lessen the effects of breathing difficulties caused by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). They focus on relaxed, nasal, diaphragmatic breathing and are designed to work alongside conventional medical care. more »
September 2013, Paperback: £10.99/ $16.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-164-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 80pp
Keywords: adults, alternative therapies, anxiety, bodywork, carers, complementary therapies, counselling, disability, health care, movement, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, pain management, palliative care
Puppetry in Dementia Care
Connecting through Creativity and Joy
This book demonstrates how puppetry and associated art forms such as singing and story-telling can be used to nurture and support connections with people with dementia. Strategies for using puppetry in daily care are suggested and step-by-step instructions for making the puppets are included. more »
July 2013, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-392-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, arts therapies, carers, communication, creative therapies, creativity, dementia, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, person-centred, relationships, residential care, storymaking
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of the condition. Covering everything from assessment and diagnostic processes to drug and psychosocial treatments, community and residential care options, assistive technology, support for carers, ethical and legal... more »
July 2013, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-374-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, carers, community care, dementia, health care, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, psychiatry, residential care, social care, social work
Can I Tell You About Parkinson's Disease?
A guide for family, friends and carers
Nikolai invites readers to learn about Parkinson's from his perspective, helping them to understand how Parkinson's affects his daily life, why some tasks can be especially challenging for him, and how he can be helped. This illustrated book will be a helpful guide for family, friends and carers and a great starting point for group discussions. more »
June 2013, Paperback: £7.99/ $13.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-948-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 56pp
Keywords: adults, alternative therapies, carers, disability, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, pain management, palliative care, Parkinson's disease
Comforting Touch in Dementia and End of Life Care
Take My Hand
The radiant energy in human touch can have a powerful therapeutic effect for those who are elderly, ill or dying. Explaining the benefits, practicalities and research behind touch therapy, this book teaches a simple hand massage sequence for all carers looking for an effective way to support and connect with a family member, friend or patient. more »
2011, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-073-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: alternative therapies, bodywork, carers, complementary therapies, dementia, energy work, families, health care, massage, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, palliative care
The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for Occupational Profiling
A Practical Resource for Carers of People with Cognitive Impairment
4th edition
This fourth edition contains all the latest research on the use of the PAL Instrument, new information on using the PAL Checklist to carry out sensory interventions and information about how a new online PAL tool supports the book. It features photocopiable activity checklists and plans that help to match users' abilities with activities. more »
2011, Paperback: £26.99/ $45.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-221-4, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 224pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, carers, cognitive behavioural therapy, dementia, disability, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, person-centred, social care
Solution Focused Therapy for the Helping Professions
This accessible guide to Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), an effective therapeutic approach which focuses on strengths and achievements, provides a practical introduction to what SFBT is and how to use it with clients. Barry Winbolt leads the reader through the principles, techniques and steps involved in the approach. more »
2010, Paperback: £18.99/ $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-970-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: carers, communication, counselling, health care, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, psychotherapy, social care, social work
Promoting Psychological Well-Being in Children with Acute and Chronic Illness
This book provides a guide to promoting the psychological well-being of children with chronic illnesses and medical conditions, covering support within health, social services and education. It discusses issues such as the impact of diagnosis and the experiences of children and their families in managing their medical condition and treatment. more »
2010, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-967-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 216pp
Keywords: adolescence, advocacy, cancer, carers, cerebral palsy, child development, child protection, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, children's rights, cognitive behavioural therapy, communication, counselling, creative therapies, creative writing as therapy, depression, diet, disability, educational psychology, emotions, epilepsy, expressive therapies, families, grief, health care, joint working, mental health, mental illness, nursing, occupational therapy, palliative care, play therapy, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, relationships, resilience, safeguarding children, seizures, self esteem, social care, social work, speech and language therapy, teenagers, transitions
How to Make Your Care Home Fun
Simple Activities for People of All Abilities
This book examines the need for activities for elderly people in care and offers a practical programme of entertaining activities that can be used in nursing and residential homes, day centres, rehabilitation centres and hospices. As well as suggesting a programme of activities, it also advocates that 'activity nursing' should be integral to care. more »
2008, Paperback: £14.99/ $23.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-952-5, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 144pp
Keywords: carers, community care, creative therapies, dementia, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, residential care, social care, social work
The Importance of Food and Mealtimes in Dementia Care
The Table is Set
Using her experience of working with older people with dementia, Grethe Berg explains how mealtimes can be used as opportunities for meaningful interaction, socialising and reminiscing. This book provides much-needed help and practical strategies for care managers and carers to reclaim mealtimes as positive experiences for people with dementia. more »
2006, Paperback: £13.99/ $21.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-435-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 88pp
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, carers, dementia, health care, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, person-centred, residential care, social care, social skills, social work
Innovative Education and Training for Care Professionals
A Provider's Guide
The editors have brought together academics, researchers and practitioners, to reflect with them - both positively and critically - on a broad range of contemporary educational developments, thus providing a sound analysis to shape future arrangements for quality professional education and training for care professionals. more »
1999, Paperback: £25.00/ $42.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-613-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 250pp
Keywords: carers, counselling, higher education policy, nursing, occupational therapy, social care, social policy, social work
Working with Carers
A complete guide to working with carers, this volume provides a general overview of all the issues involved. General theories of assessment, groupwork, stress management and problem-solving are applied to working with carers, and suggestions for good practice are underpinned with references to relevant research, and policy documents. more »
1998, Paperback: £25.00/ $39.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-562-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: carers, nursing, occupational therapy, social care, social work
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