Caregiving

'Femme' describes a constellation of queer, gendered expressions that uproot expectations of what it means to be feminine. Transfeminists take their experiences of desire, belonging and harm to create collective power through femininity, fighting for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781943285167Author Vanessa EmmFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint R.O.S. Therapy SystemsPublisher R.O.S. Therapy SystemsWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm)...

The moving memoir of a doctor who became a family caregiver and learned why care is so central to all our lives 'Beautiful and deeply moving. A truly extraordinary work that will change how we think about our lives and the society we live in' Michael...

Nominated for the Chortle Comedy Book Award 2023'Blisteringly well written, deeply humane and very funny' Daily Telegraph'Enough to make you die laughing' Daily Mail'Funny and moving' Daily ExpressWhether he's initiating a coup d'etat against new...

As seen on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch!No Life Too Small is the joyful and inspiring story of the world's first animal hospice, celebrating the power and beauty of nature, the strength of the human and animal spirit, and the importance of love,...

"Claas Kirchhelle brings the story of typhoid to life in this compelling narrative taking us from the early medical references through the dawn of microbiology, the first use of immuno-diagnostics to the amazing power of modern vaccines to control this...

Although very little can be done to alter the course of dementia, much can be done to maximize the quality of life of people with the condition. Research as well as practical experience suggest that behavior management, especially through programs that...

The fifth book from bestselling author and specialist foster carer Casey Watson. A recent census shows that there are at least 175,000 child carers in the UK, 13,000 of whom care for more than 50 hours a week. Many remain invisible to a system...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorTony Morrison was a leading figure in the field of social care, particularly respected for his work on supervision, staff development and promoting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648764196Format PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint CallistoPublisher CallistoWeight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm) 1mm * 1mm * 1mm

With over 3.5 million copies sold, the bestselling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now completely revised and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia...

Focusing on the essential information you need to know for the most commonly encountered problems in outpatient internal medicine, this practical volume in the Washington Manual (R) series provides concise, high-yield content that reflects today's...

Highly Commended in Medicine in the 2018 BMA Medical Book AwardsPeople with dementia increasingly find themselves staying in hospitals for extended periods, often due to separate health issues. This best-practice guide presents healthcare staff with the...

What if the work of a nurse, physio, or homecare worker was designated an art, so that the qualities of the experiences they create became understood as aesthetic qualities? What if the interactions created by artists, directors, dancers, or workshop...

We all age differently, but we can learn from shared experiences and insights. The conversations, or paired essays, in Aging Thoughtfully combine a philosopher's approach with a lawyer-economist's. Here are ideas about when to retire, how to...

An activity book to help caregivers improve the quality of life of people who have dementia.Whether they are cared for at home or in an assisted living community, adults living with dementia should be offered a life that is interesting and fun. But what...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618485178Author Joanne Koenig CosteFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Houghton Mifflin (Trade)Publisher Houghton MifflinWeight(grams)...

'Hi Dad . . . can we have a chat about your dementia . . . Can you remember how it started?'When Ron Husband started to forget things - dates, names, appointments . . . daft things, important things - it took a while to realise that this was 'a different...

What do you need to know in order to provide the best possible care for sick children of different faiths? What, in the context of the young person's faith, might it be helpful to know to support the child and the family, improve care, communicate...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784529093Author Martin DewhurstFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Panoma PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 174gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Outcome Oriented Chaplaincy (OOC) is a method of chaplaincy care that emphasizes achieving, describing, measuring, and improving the outcomes that result from a chaplain's work, alongside the parallel framework of evidence-based healthcare. This book...

Exploring both principles and best practice of the spiritual care of sick children and young people, this remarkable and inspiring book equips the reader to think critically and creatively about how to provide care in hospitals, hospices and other care...

Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia and longing for greater purpose and meaning? Are you tired of the ups and downs of daily challenges and looking for a new way to interact with your loved one? Do you wish you could...

Three decades of neoliberal efficiency thinking about caring and care systems have resulted in a greater need for relationality in healthcare and social work than ever before. These support services extend beyond the giving of care and support to include...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646491308Author Patty CollamerFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Year of the Book PressPublisher Year of the Book PressWeight(grams)...

Living with Parkinson's Disease explores the disease from a professional point of view and includes short pieces, written primarily by Parkinson's patients, about what it is like to experience the disease. Some of these short pieces are poems and short...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830822300Author Kay Marshall StromFormat PaperbackPage Count 153Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 227g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692067024Author Marti SteinerFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Martina SteinerPublisher Martina SteinerWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648765773Author Lucille Jorgensen RNFormat PaperbackPage Count 188Imprint Callisto Media Inc.Publisher Callisto Media Inc.Weight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm)...

This book is a thoughtful, informative, and practical guide for anyone involved in caring for the seriously and chronically ill or dying. The connection between spirituality and medicine has been receiving a lot of attention in both the scientific and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939183972Author Dr. Robert CrickFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint HigherLife PublishingPublisher HigherLife PublishingWeight(grams)...

The engaging stories in Parish Nursing provide accessible and enjoyable accounts of real parish nurses, both paid and volunteer, who attend to the needs of their congregations in a variety of ways-from home, hospice, and hospital visits to community...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781467103732Author Regine LambrechFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Arcadia PublishingPublisher Arcadia PublishingWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 241mm...

In Boundaries of Care, Ryan I. Logan details the lived experience of community health workers (CHWs) - a present yet often invisible facet of the healthcare workforce. These workers participate in nonclinical services to enhance the health and well-being...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorEmma Rye is a consultant clinical psychologist and clinical lead for psychology in a mental health learning disability service in Kent and Medway Partnership NHS...

Easy-to-use checklists and inventories direct caregivers in gathering the specific and thorough information that professionals, such as doctors, pharmacists, attorneys, social workers, and accountants, need in order to provide proper assistance to the...

An injury to the brain can affect every aspect of a person's daily life, including physical abilities and psychological make-up, relationships and family roles, school and employment, recreation and leisure. At the hospital, you may hear a lot about...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692258453Author Sherri ConnellFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Invisible Disabilities AssociationPublisher Invisible Disabilities...

These diverse case studies make a compelling case for the importance of effective spiritual care in healthcare and provide unprecedented insight into the essential role of the chaplain within the healthcare team. Presented alongside critical reflections...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781514005545Author Henri NouwenFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 140gDimensions(mm) 178mm...