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.

About the Author
Rita has worked in the field of teaching communication skills and English as a foreign language for over 20 years. She has specialized in working with medical professionals: GPs, consultants, nurses, physiotherapists and dentists. Not a medical professional herself, her work has been to help these professionals to improve their English language and communication skills to aid interaction with their patients/clients, particularly within the consultation. Rita first became interested in issues around dementia when her husband started working as a care worker with people in the later stages of the condition. The growing national and international interest of governments and the public, plus the frequent media stories, fueled this interest into a deep personal concern. Her MA in Human Rights and Equal Opportunities influenced her in viewing the topic from this perspective. See the person, not the dementia!! She is currently working on a book for multi-disciplinary teams working with people with dementia.

Reviews

"...clearly organised to cover the most challenging aspects of communication with a person with dementia. The self-check sections in each chapter are good for establishing that the text has been understood correctly. There are excellent examples of activities and explanations of significant historical events. This is clearly an important topic and this is a fine book for anyone who wishes to further their understanding."
-Judge at the 2015 BMA Medical Book Awards

Book Information
ISBN 9781846198922
Author Rita Salomon
Format Paperback
Page Count 148
Imprint Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 294g