Caring for older people : a shared approach / Christine Brown Wilson.

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2013.Description: xiv, 151 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:

9781446240960
1446240967
9781446240977 (pbk.)
1446240975 (pbk.)

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DDC classification:

618.970231 23 WIL

NLM classification:

WY 152 W747c 2013

Contents:

Defining the continuum of care for older people -- Focusing on the task -- Focusing on the person -- Focusing on relationships -- Consequences of care: integrating the perspective of older people and families into the quality debate -- Part two. Using biography to plan care that matters to older people: practical strategies -- Understanding interactions between the person and the environment -- Understanding how older people maintain connections with those around them -- Managing transitions using a biological approach -- Valuing the contribution of older people, families and staff: implications for practice.

Summary: Caring for Older People is a timely and welcome addition to the nursing and health-care literature. The book introduces and describes collaborative ways of working with older people, ensuring that students and practitioners are better equipped to provide consistently high-quality care that can make a positive difference to the lives of older people and their families.--

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Defining the continuum of care for older people --
Focusing on the task --
Focusing on the person --
Focusing on relationships --
Consequences of care: integrating the perspective of older people and families into the quality debate --
Part two. Using biography to plan care that matters to older people: practical strategies --
Understanding interactions between the person and the environment --
Understanding how older people maintain connections with those around them --
Managing transitions using a biological approach --
Valuing the contribution of older people, families and staff: implications for practice.

Caring for Older People is a timely and welcome addition to the nursing and health-care literature. The book introduces and describes collaborative ways of working with older people, ensuring that students and practitioners are better equipped to provide consistently high-quality care that can make a positive difference to the lives of older people and their families.--

Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-146) and index.

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