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(116b) The Birthday Suit: Caring for the Skin of People with Dementia - Revised Edition
From an original work by Deirdre Jenkins, DSDC 2007
This guide from our Intimate Caring Series has been revised and updated in line with current good practice in skincare of frail older people with dementia. It focuses on aspects of personal care that are part of the daily tasks of care staff, in particular how to protect the skin from exterior damage. Food and drink and how they relate to the skincare of older people are also discussed.
Price: £8.50
(931) "Switching on a Light": An Introduction to Life Story Work
DSDC, 2006
This new DVD demonstrates what is meant by life story work and how this can be used with people with dementia. Filmed in a nursing home and using interviews with practitioners and people with dementia, the benefits for those involved are considered. An accompanying booklet gives more detailed information about getting started and the issues that need to be considered, and provides a suggested outline for a training session.
Price: £45.00
(935) Managing Challenging Behaviour In Dementia - DVD
Filmed by The Torbay NHS Trust, 2006
This film is the second in the series designed especially for people caring for someone with dementia. It explains the common behaviours that often occur during the illness and explore how you best manage them. It focuses on the changes in behaviour which can often be distressing for both the person with dementia and the carers. Expert advice is given by Dr David Somerfield (Consultant Psychiatrist) and Tim Dudley (Clinical Nurse Specialist) and real life experiences from carers themselves. This film visits the carers and their partners at home and shows how they manage dementia and learn to adapt to what is a dramatic change in their lifestyle.
Price: £45.00
(164) Pain in Older People and People with Dementia
Dr. W McClean & Colm Cunningham, 2007
Pain affects a significant proportion of the older population and is often not recognised or effectively treated. A number of older people and people with dementia may not be recognised or treated effectively. This practice guide has been written to aid staff in their understanding of pain and to consider ways to improve their invididual and organisational approaches to the management of pain in older people and people with dementia.
Price: £15.00
(161) Skill Starters 6: Life Story Work (sponsored by the Scottish Executive)
Rosas Mitchell (edited by Alan Chapman)
A new addition to the Dementia Skill Starters range, this booklet explores why life story work is important, how to start doing life story work and the benefits of life story work for the person with dementia. Intended for use as part of an induction programme or as a refresher of basic skills, this short illustrated booklet provides invaluable information. This is a useful resource for those working in home care, care homes, day hospital or day care settings, or as an individual training workbook for use with the DVD, "Switching on a Light": An Introduction to Life Story Work.
Price: £3.00
(163) Dementia: A six part study course for Health Care Assistants
Emma Law, Craig Lewis and Shirley Law, 2007
This course aims to have the Healthcare Assistant develop existing skills, gain new knowledge and understanding and improve their caring of people with dementia. It involves participants in working through a set of six self-study booklets and is designed to aid understanding and encourage responses to the individual with dementia in a person-centred way. The topics of the booklets are: The Person and Dementia; Seeing the Person; Communication and Behaviour; Support for the Person with Dementia, Family and Carers; Ward Practices; Legal Aspects and Issues in Relation to Dementia. A facilitator's guide to leading the group discussions will soon be available.
Price: £40.00
(915a) Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be - NOW IN DVD FORMAT
DSDC, 2003
This short, optimistic film is now available in DVD format. It explains why walking is important for people with dementia and shows how to help them get on their feet. It would be useful as part of any moving and handling course as well as a way of stimulating discussion on understanding challenging behaviour and planning meaningful activities.
Price: £20.00
(160) Hearing the Voice of People with Dementia: Second Edition (sponsored by the Scottish Executive)
Lori Stevenson, 2007
Communicating with people with dementia is a crucial skill. Building on the original research into effective ways of communicating, the revised version introduces new and updated ideas based on current experience. The guide is intended to assist all practitioners consider the issues and includes new material related to those with hearing and visual impairment.
Available in July 2007 (price and catalogue number to be announced)
Price: £0.00
( ) Dementia: Facilitators Notes for the six part study course for Health Care Assistants
DSDC, 2007
This guide complements Dementia: A six part study course for Health Care Assistants which focuses on caring for people with dementia in hospital settings. The guide provides notes for facilitating the 12 reflective discussions outlined in the course. Two discussions per book are given.
Available in July 2007 (price and catalogue number to be announced)
Price: £0.00
( ) What Behaviour? Whose Problem? - Revised Edition
Alan Chapman, Graham Jackson and Colin MacDonald, 2007
This study guide for staff in care settings has been revised and updated in line with current good practice. It provides practical advice and information on approaches to behaviours and aggression displayed by people with dementia. A section on drug treatments and their side effects is included. Based on the experience of the writers, this guide is intended to promote serious reflection about how workers respond to behaviour that challenges.
Available in July 2007 (price and catalogue number to be announced)
Price: £0.00
( ) Introduction to Activities for People with Dementia
From original works by Carole Archibald and Charles Murphy, 2007
This book brings a modern and up-to-date approach to the ‘nuts and bolts’ of providing simple but meaningful activities from two of DSDC old favourites; Activities II and Activities and People with Dementia: Involving Family Carers. It provides a wealth of activities ideas to involve people with dementia, their carers and their families.
Available in August 2007 (price and catalogue number to be announced)
Price: £0.00
(171) Designing Lighting for People with Dementia
Richard Pollock, David McNair, Brian McGuire, Colm Cunningham, 2008
Appropriate use of lighting can significantly help people with dementia understand their environment. By contrast, badly planned lighting can accentuate sensory impairments that are often associated with dementia. This book will help those involved in supporting people with dementia understand the importance of lighting and explain how they can make straightforward improvements. It contains many practical suggestions that involve minimal cost, but have the potential to create a homely environment that meets the needs of people with dementia. Those with a technical background, such as planners, facilities managers and architects, will find more detailed information on lighting design. This can be used when planning a new building or refurbishing an existing one.
Price: £25.00
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