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Compassion

Key issues around ageing and care of older people are discussed in this book.

27 May 2016

I was pleased to be invited to review the second edition of this book because I own the first edition and refer to it regularly

29 Apr 2016

Suitable for nurses in all working environments, this straightforward and well-structured book summarises the complex situations enco

29 Apr 2016

This book provides clear and simple, step-by-step guidance on how to move and handle patients

29 Apr 2016

This wonderful little book tells the story of a man with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) using illustrations that combine humour, pat

31 Mar 2016

The editors of this book define compassionate communities as those that support people with life-limiting illnesses and end of life c

31 Mar 2016

Several books about the experiences of people with dementia have been published recently, but this one offers fresh perspective

31 Mar 2016

Written by a professional with a background in gastroenterology, this book will appeal particularly to readers interested in the func

26 Feb 2016

This book offers practical information and advice to those who care for people nearing the end of life

26 Feb 2016

One way to give people with dementia personal budgets is to set up individual service funds (ISFs) for them

26 Feb 2016

As the population ages and more people require care, the role of informal carers in ensuring caring situations do not break down

26 Nov 2015

The development of caring and compassionate professionals is the goal of all nursing education programmes and NHS trusts.

26 Nov 2015

Including powerful stories from a diverse collection of people who have benefited from art therapy, this book is intended to be a companion volume to Sally Weston’s Art Therapy with Neurological Conditions

26 Nov 2015

This book focuses on the devastating effects of dementia on close family and friends

26 Nov 2015

A broad overview of depression in later life, this book provides detailed chapters on pharmacotherapy, psychotherapies and psychosocial interventions.

24 Sep 2015

This book is aimed at policy and decision makers, and provides an eclectic international view of palliative care for older people

24 Sep 2015

Presented as a study guide, this publication offers practical advice on how to avoid escalating problems for staff who care for people with dementia

24 Sep 2015

Case studies of person-centred care are provided in this book, which is about using person-centred thinking to enable older people to have greater control over what they need and want to be full and active citizens

24 Sep 2015

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