ABSTRACT
Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2015
This unique guide is specifically designed for dementia carers with English as a second language. It is a concise compendium of current thinking on person-centred dementia care that features sample vocabulary and sentences ideal for working specifically with dementia patients. It focuses on the importance of good day-to-day communication skills and positive interaction between patients and carers during different activities. Whether used as a self-study aid or alongside any of the available training courses, it is a must for all carers with English as a second language working in care homes, hospitals, hospices, home support or any other supporting environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|16 pages
Dementia – What's it all about?
part 2|18 pages
Communication – How do I get through?
part 3|20 pages
Language – What do I say?
part 4|34 pages
Challenging behaviour – How do I react?
part 5|19 pages
Encouraging conversation and activity – What can I do?