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.

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?

chapter |1 pages

Check yourself first!

chapter |2 pages

Handling challenging behaviour

chapter |2 pages

Carer, look after yourself!

part 5|19 pages

Encouraging conversation and activity – What can I do?

chapter |4 pages

Reminiscing

chapter |6 pages

Life story/history

chapter |6 pages

Activities