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Caring for the Older Person: Practical Care in Hospital, Care Home or at Home
Ann Bradshaw
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Description for Caring for the Older Person: Practical Care in Hospital, Care Home or at Home
Paperback. This book offers a systematic step-by-step approach to the fundamental care needs that an older person may have, and the procedural steps that the carer might take to address these needs. Up-to-date evidence provides the rationale. Each section focuses on a practical skill and the procedure involved. Series: Wiley Series in Nursing. Num Pages: 164 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 258.
The number of older people in our society is increasing rapidly and as they age, the demand for safe, effective care is growing. This book offers readers the knowledge and skill to provide all aspects of care.
The number of older people in our society is increasing rapidly and as they age, the demand for safe, effective care is growing. This book offers readers the knowledge and skill to provide all aspects of care.
Caring for the Older Person is written in six sections, covering the fundamental needs of an older person:
- Assistance with personal cleansing
- Assistance with movement
- Assistance to maintain nutrition and fluid intake
- Assistance with toilet needs
- Assistance with the need for observation and monitoring
- Care of the person immediately following death
Each section starts with an explanation and includes care procedures in a step-by-step format. Written by ... Read more
Caring for the Older Person is an essential resource for health care professionals, trainees, care assistants, or paid carers, whose work involves caring for an older person; or a lay person – someone who needs to acquire skill and confidence to care for an older friend, neighbour or relative.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
Series
Wiley Series in Nursing
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470025635
SKU
V9780470025635
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99-50
About Ann Bradshaw
Ann Bradshaw - Oxford Brookes University, School of Health and Social Care and Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, Department of Clinical Geratology Ann Bradshaw has worked as a clinical nurse in medicine and surgery, in palliative care, as a district nurse in the community, and in the care of older people. She has had numerous articles and papers published ... Read more
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