Nursing: Ageing, Geriatric Nursing

Dementia with Dignity stands out from other programs because of its clear language, real-life situations and practical approach. Filmed entirely on location at residential and day care facilities, it is packed with useful advice and information for both professional and home carers.

This program shows how to make a hands-on shift to person-centred dementia care that engages the whole person and creates a support system based on each residents needs and preferences.From natural wake-ups to music therapy, the program looks at the benefits of involving residents in their care as much as possible, finding ways to help them to continue living life the way they prefer, and engaging them in personalized activities that boost self-esteem and interaction. It also empowers nursing assistants to act upon (and communicate to other team members) their first-hand knowledge of each resident to ensure a better understanding of their care

The only text about elder abuse specifically for nurses in clinical settings. Nurses are required by law to report elder abuse even when it is suspected but not verified. This is the only research-based and clinically oriented text that applies what is known about different forms of elder abuse in domestic and long-term care settings to the everyday experiences of practicing nurses. Content addresses not only legal and ethical concerns, but also serves as an essential guide to caring for older adults, delineating the role of nurses in detecting, suspecting, reporting, assessing, providing interventions for, and preventing elder abuse in all clinical settings.