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BOOK OF THE MONTHSpiritual Dimension of Ageing (UK Publication)Drawing on in-depth interviews with older people, Elizabeth MacKinlay, an experienced nurse and chaplain, develops an understanding of spirituality that enables the reader to explore the spiritual dimension of aging and to learn how it contributes to well being and health in later life. |
 | Starting Points for Activities and Programs - Set (Books 1 & 2) (Australian Publication) by Dr Gabrielle Koop & Jacqueline Quirke Website ONLY Special of $90.00 set. Starting Points are practical and inspirational books for all those working in the leisure, recreation and health fields. The books contains daily program and activity suggestions suitable for a wide range of people including activity co-ordinators and facilitators, diversional therapists, carers, volunteers and family members. **Special Price** |
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 | Keep it Simple (Australian Publication) by Lauretta Kaldor Achievable arts and crafts for people in aged care facilities. |
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 | ESP, The Enrichment Sensory Program (USA Publication) by Recreation Therapy Consultants Have you been looking for a sensory program that is non-invasive, non-threatening, affordable, simple in format, personalized, meaningful, and respectful? The Enrichment Sensory Program is designed for persons who have minimal or no responses to sensory stimuli. |
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 | A Different Visit: Activities for Caregivers & their Loved Ones with Memory Impairments (USA Publication) by Adena Joltin, Cameron J. Camp, Beverly H. Noble, Vincent M. Antenucci A Different Visit gives you ideas that will allow families and friends to recapture the enjoyment of visiting with their loved one. |
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 | Montessori-Based Activities for Persons with Dementia, Volume 2 (USA Publication) by ameron J. Camp, Nicole Schneider, Silivia Orsulic-Jeras, Jeanne Mattern, Adena McGowan, Vincent Antenucci, Megan Malone The manual contains all new activities, including, activities for individuals and groups, intergenerational activities, activities for men, subject based activities and activities for restorative care & rehabilitation. |
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 | A Therapy Technique for Improving Memory: SPACED RETRIEVAL (USA Publication) by Jennifer A. Brush and Cameron Camp A memory intervention called Spaced Retrieval has been found to improve retention of information in clients with memory impairment. |
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 | Montessori-Based Activities for Persons with Dementia, Volume 1 (USA Publication) by Cameron J. Camp (Ed.) This manual provides stimulating, interesting, and challenging activities that can be performed successfully as a means of helping persons with dementia. |
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 | The Crafty Therapist (Australian Publication) by Lauretta Kaldor A manual of art and craft ideas for recreation staff working in aged care. |
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 | The Clever Therapist (Australian Publication) by Lauretta Kaldor A "how to" manual for recreational staff working in aged care. |
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 | The Good Practice Guide to Therapeutic Activities with Older People in Care Settings (UK Publication) by NAPA This publication offer a clear guideline on exactly what constitutes good practice in activity provision. |
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 | Quick 'n' Simple (Australian Publication) by Lauretta Kaldor A manual of different activities for recreation staff working in aged care. |
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 | The Reminiscence Skills Training Handbook (UK Publication) by Ann Rainbow This easy-to-use guide provides an accessible workbook for reminiscence skills training. With extensive information on reminiscence together with associated training activities. |
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 | Activities for the Elderly, Volume 2 (USA Publication) by Sandra D Parker and Carol Will A collection of 86 practical activities for residents who are very impaired because of dementia or other severe disabilities. |
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 | Facilitating spiritual reminiscence for older people with dementia (Aust. Publication) by Dr. Elizabeth MacKinlay & Corinne Trevitt This learning package is designed to assist you to develop skills to undertake spiritual reminiscence with older people with dementia. |
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 | Do You Remember? (Australian Publication) by Lauretta Kaldor A manual of mental stimulation programs based on reminiscing for recreation staff working in aged care. |
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 | The More I Remember (Australian Publication) by Lauretta Kaldor 30 discussion and reminisence topics. |
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 | The World I Remember…. (Australian Publication) by Lauretta Kaldor Thirty topics for discussion and reminiscing including entertainment, music, famous Australian men and women, where were you when?, big cities and local history and made in Australia. |
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 | Never Too Old to Learn - Book 5 (Australian Publication) by Wendy Butler Never Too Old to Learn Book 5 Book 5 follows the same format as the Books 1 through 4 and includes 14 new themed programmes and 10 quizzes. |
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 | Therapy Techniques using the Creative Arts (USA Publication) by Ann Arge` Nathan and Suzanne Mirviss The creative arts are a powerful tool for therapists who want to provide effective therapy experiences for their clients. Over 240 activity ideas for you to use. |
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 | Never Too Old to Learn - The Set of 5 (Australian Publication) by Wendy Butler and Margaret Stephens This popular series of practical activity books consists of five separate books that can be purchased as a set or individually. Each book presents twenty or more mental stimulation ‘Theme’ program including quizzes, games, recipes, craft, background information and prompters for reminiscing. |
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 | Spiritual Dimension of Ageing (UK Publication) by Elizabeth MacKinlay (Australian Author) Drawing on in-depth interviews with older people, Elizabeth MacKinlay, an experienced nurse and chaplain, develops an understanding of spirituality that enables the reader to explore the spiritual dimension of aging and to learn how it contributes to well being and health in later life. |
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 | Dancing with Dementia (UK Publication) by Christine Bryden Dancing with Dementia is a thoughtful exploration of how dementia challenges our ideas of personal identity and of the process of self-discovery it can bring about. |
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 | Working Ethics. How to be Fair in a Culturally Complex World (UK Publication) by Richard Rowson Working Ethics sets out an ethical foundation for professionals and for the professions in a modern, culturally complex society. This book will be of interest to anyone who takes seriously their obligations to society as a whole and to the individuals with whom they work. |
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 | Reducing Stress Related Behaviours in People with Dementia (UK Publication) by Chris Bonner (Australian Author) This practical book provides simple and imaginative ways to prevent and reduce stress-related behaviours in people with dementia in residential care. |
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 | Perspectives on Rehabilitation & Dementia Think Rehab (UK Publication) by Mary Marshall (Editor) This book demonstrates that rehabilitation has positive outcomes for people with dementia in terms of quality of life and self-esteem. |
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 | Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for Occupational Profiling: A Practical Resource for Carers of People with Cognitiv by Jackie Pool This edition includes photocopiable activity checklists and plans which take into account users' life histories and help to match abilities with activities, as well as new features such as an outcome sheet and re-formatted checklists. |
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 | Guide to the Spiritual Dimension of Care for People with Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementia (UK Publication) by Eileen Shamy This book explores how pastoral work can help to develop holistic care for those suffering from dementia and related conditions |
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 | Keeping Busy: A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia (UK Publication) by James R. Dowling In Keeping Busy, James Dowling describes a variety of activities designed to bring meaning and enjoyment to the lives of persons with dementia. The activities are organized by general categories such as communication, music, exercise, horticulture, pets, humour, and social events. |
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 | Primary Care and Dementia (UK Publication) by Steve Iliffe & Vari Drennan This practice and training guide is written with the needs of health and social care professionals working with people with dementia in mind. |
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 | Creative Writing in Health and Social Care (UK Publication) by Fiona Sampson This holistic approach ensures that Creative Writing in Health and Social Care is an essential guide for health care professionals and others seeking to use creative writing in therapeutic settings |
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 | Arts in Health Care: A Palette of Possibilities (UK Publication) by Charles Kaye & Tony Blee If you want to start an arts project in your ward, hospital or community, this book is for you. |
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 | Music Therapy in Dementia Care (UK Publication) by David Aldridge Drawing on the diverse research and considerable personal experience of contributors from around the world, Music Therapy in Dementia Care takes a comprehensive look at music therapy as a means of improving memory, health and identity in those people with dementia. |
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 | Starting Points for Activities and Programs - Book 1 (Australian Publication) by Dr Gabrielle Koop & Jacqueline Quirke (Australian publication) Starting Points are practical and inspirational books for all those working in the leisure, recreation and health fields. The books contains daily program and activity suggestions suitable for a wide range of people including activity co-ordinators and facilitators, diversional therapists, carers, volunteers and family members. |
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 | Starting Points for Activities and Programs - Book 2 (Australian Publication) by Jacqueline Quirke & Dr Gabrielle Koop Starting Points are practical and inspirational books for all those working in the leisure, recreation and health fields. The books contains daily program and activity suggestions suitable for a wide range of people including activity co-ordinators and facilitators, diversional therapists, carers, volunteers and family members. |
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 | Never Too Old for Fun (Australian Publication) by Wendy Butler and Margaret Stephens With an emphasis on ‘fun’, this practical handbook include quizzes, word games, activities and prompters fir discussion and reminiscence. Included are enough ‘Word Teasers’ to provide fun (or frustration?) for each week of the year. |
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 | Never Too Old to Learn - Book 4 (Australian Publication) by Wendy Butler and Margaret Stephens This popular series of practical activity books consists of four separate books that can be purchased as a set or individually. Each book presents twenty or more mental stimulation ‘Theme’ program including quizzes, games, recipes, craft, background information and prompters for reminiscing. |
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 | Never Too Old to Learn - Book 3 (Australian Publication) by Wendy Butler and Margaret Stephens This popular series of practical activity books consists of four separate books that can be purchased as a set or individually. Each book presents twenty or more mental stimulation ‘Theme’ program including quizzes, games, recipes, craft, background information and prompters for reminiscing. |
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 | Never Too Old to Learn - Book 2 (Australian Publication) by Wendy Butler and Margaret Stephens This popular series of practical activity books consists of four separate books that can be purchased as a set or individually. Each book presents twenty or more mental stimulation ‘Theme’ program including quizzes, games, recipes, craft, background information and prompters for reminiscing. |
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 | Never Too Old to Learn - Book 1 (Australian Publication) by Wendy Butler and Margaret Stephens This popular series of practical activity books consists of four separate books that can be purchased as a set or individually. Each book presents twenty or more mental stimulation ‘Theme’ program including quizzes, games, recipes, craft, background information and prompters for reminiscing. |
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 | The Dementia Care Plan Dictionary (USA Publication) by Michele Nolta Over 50 care plans are alphabetically indexed and based on the common but difficult behaviors and need areas associated with dementia. |
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 | Music Therapy in Palliative Care (UK Publication) by David Aldridge (Editor) Within the last decade music therapists have developed their work with people who have life-threatening illnesses and with those who are dying. This book presents some of that work from music therapists working in different approaches, in different countries, showing how valuable the inclusion of music therapy in palliative care has already proved to be. |
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 | Care Planning Cookbook for Activities & Recreation (USA Publication) by Michele Nolta and Beth Hall The fourth edition of this best-selling resource for recreation and activity professionals! This book is formatted with a great quick-index and familiar three-column care plan design. In this newest edition you will find over 500 care plan goals amongst the 150+ care plans. |
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 | Behavioural Health Protocols for Recreational Therapy (USA Publication) by Karen Grote, Michael Hasl, Robert Krider and Diann The ‘muscle’ that this book provides to the therapist is impressive. Not only does it provide you with what you need to run an effective program, it also contains 20 pages of care plans for behavioural health issues in recreational therapy and diversional therapy. |
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 | The Psychosocial Care Planning Almanac: An MDS 2.0 Based Guide to Building Quality Psychosocial Care Plans by Michele Nolta and Teresa Shanahan (USA Publication) This book, a wonderful second volume to the very popular Care Planning Cookbook, provides you with hundreds of additional treatment care plans. |
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 | Assessment Tools for Recreational Therapy & Related Fields (3rd Ed.) (USA Publication) by joan burlingame and Thomas Blaschko The purpose of this book is to provide both therapists and students with information about the assessment process, and specific tools and standards related to assessment. |
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 | Idyll Arbor’s Therapy Dictionary (USA Publication) by joan burlingame Today’s Books, an industry review group, found Idyll Arbor’s Therapy Dictionary to be in the top ten percent of all books published in 2001 (based on clarity and quality of content). This book provides easy to understand definitions for thousands of terms for therapists in today’s health care environment. |
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 | Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation: A Consensus View (USA Publication) by Catherine P. Coyle, W.B. Kinney, Bob Riley, John W Recreational therapy does work and this book provides the documentation to support that statement! This book provides justification and guidance on what types of interventions work with specific population groups. |
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 | Developing Polices & Procedures within Diversional Therapy (Australian Publication) by Jacqueline Quirke & Pamela Bauze Written by diversional therapists for diversional therapists. A ‘how to’ guide to assist you in the development of a Policy and Procedure Manual. |
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 | Quality Assurance for Activity Programs (2nd Ed.) (USA Publication)) by Richelle N. Cunninghis, Elizabeth Best Martini Today, more than ever, you are required to use a quality assurance program as a key part of your job. This book gives you the information to develop and run a meaningful quality assurance program that will pass standards. |
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 | Documentation for Diversional Therapists (Australian Publication) by Jacqueline Quirke & Peta Mudge This practical ‘step by step’ guide consists of a set of forms and instructions for developing and implementing a diversional therapy program in your workplace. The manual focuses on the areas of: assessment; planning, programme implementation and evaluation. |
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 | The Little Words That Grew: A Guide to Using Proverbs in the Therapeutic Process (USA Publication) by Gary Beaulieu This book has two thousand well-known, humorous and thought provoking sayings from around the world. Open this book and find a proverb to help you get your point across. |
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 | Long Term Care for Activity Professionals, Recreational Therapists and Social Services Professionals (4th ed.). by Elizabeth Best Martini, Mary Anne Weeks and Prisci (USA Publication) This book is down to earth, easy to understand and comprehensive enough to answer your difficult questions about working with different resident groups, meeting standards, working with team and family members, and managing your department. |
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 | Leisure Competence Measure (USA Publication) by Marita Kloseck and Richard Crilly The Leisure Competence Measure (LCM) is a testing tool with a 201 page manual that can be used with most client populations. The LCM has been rigorously tested and found useful across a variety of settings, from rehabilitation to long term care. |
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 | Perspectives in Recreational Therapy: Issues of a Dynamic Profession (USA Publication) by Frank Brasile, Thomas K. Skalko, joan burlingame This book assists therapists fit into the professional environment of their choice. The editors present a series of writings on current issues in the rapidly changing world of health care |
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 | The Positive Interactions Program of Activities for People with Alzheimer's Disease by SNissenboim & C.Vroman More than 90 upbeat activities have been customized to the special needs of people with Alzheimer’s disease. |
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 | Supporting People with Dementia: A training pack to use with care staff by Dementia Voice The pack is intended to provide basic information and to be a useful resource in developing staff knowledge; values and skills in caring for people with dementia in care homes or day care settings. |
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 | The Professional Activity Manager and Consultant by Edited by A D`Antonio-Nocera, N DeBolt and N Touhey The book contains many ready-made forms, checklists for quality assurance, and other quick reference sections to help you locate the information you need. |
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 | The Mature Student’s Study Guide: Essential Skills for those returning to education or distance learning by Catherine Dawson This book will provide invaluable advice on every area of study including writing skills, essay techniques, research skills, oral presentations and lots more. |
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 | Survival Guide for Anatomy & Physiology by Kevin T . Patton This easy-to-read and easy-to-understand reference gathers all of the details of anatomy and physiology in one resource. |
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 | The Mental Health Handbook by Trevor Powell It contains an expanded treasury of successful handouts to photocopy covering many areas of mental health rehabilitation: Stress, depression, changing habits & behaviour, anxiety, assertion and caring for others. |
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 | Teaching Dementia Care: Skills and Understanding by N.L. Mace Rich with information and with tools for effective communication between teacher and student, the text supplies instructors with in-depth lessons and includes relevant charts, tables, and handouts, which may be customized to suit specific programs. |
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 | Team Up by Alanna Jones With 200 activities, a fold out game board, therapeutic discussion questions, game pieces and dice this is a complete team-building game! |
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 | Team-Building Activities for Every Group by Alanna Jones There are one hundred and seven games and activities in the four chapters of this book that help every group "Mix It Up", "Stir It Up", "Team Up", and "Open Up". |
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 | The Memory Box by Robin Dynes A multi-use resource, The Memory Box contains a guidebook and 120 discussion cards to facilitate general reminiscence, produce memory diaries, put together guided autobiographies, or to help facilitate life reviews. |
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 | The Brain Injury Workbook by Trevor Powell & Kit Malia Contains over 140 cognitive rehabilitation exercises - tailored for memory, thinking skills, executive functions, awareness and insight, and emotional adjustment. |
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 | The Caring Spirit Approach to Eldercare: A Training Guide for Professionals and Families by NL Kriseman The Caring Spirit™ approach will help improve facility morale, reduce staff turnover, and prevent caregiver burnout |
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 | The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care by Virginia Bell and David Troxel This revised edition includes new material such as an updated and expanded resource list, updated biographies of Best Friends featured in the book, and a new Preface from Virginia Bell and David Troxel. |
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 | Successful Negotiating by Patrick Forsyth Patrick Forsyth reveals in clear, practical terms the best techniques, strategies and ploys of expert negotiating. |
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 | Strengthen your mind: Activities for People with Early Memory Loss by K.Einberger & J.Sellick Get this innovative book and provide older adults with leisure activities, learning experiences, and valuable brain exercise all at once. |
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 | Mental Wellness in Aging: Strengths-Based Approaches by Judah L. Ronch and Joseph Goldfield This book’s renowned authors emphasize an extremely practical, strengths-based, multidisciplinary—social, physical, psychological, and spiritual—approach to therapy with older adults, and an abundance of detailed case studies shows you how it can be applied. |
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 | Older people: Assessment for health and social care by Hazel Heath and Roger Watson 480 pages packed with essential information. Assessment is the foundation for health and social care and is integral to all areas of policy and practice with older people. |
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 | Perspectives on Disability and Rehabilitation by Karen Hammell This title explores issues that are central to rehabilitation, such as the nature of the body, the idea of independence, the rehabilitation process, evidence-based practice and client-centred practice |
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 | Perspectives on Rehabilitation & Dementia by Mary Marshall (Editor) This book demonstrates that rehabilitation has positive outcomes for people with dementia in terms of quality of life and self-esteem, especially if rehabilitation is seen as a positive philosophy of practice as well as a set of skills and approaches |
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 | Practical Guide to Mentoring by David Kay and Roger Hinds Mentoring can be such a rewarding experience - you play an active and invaluable part in somebody's professional development. In this text the whole process is covered from start to finish. |
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 | Primary Care and Dementia by Steve Iliffe & Vari Drennan book is illustrated with case studies and includes a chapter on understanding and responding to the needs of the carer such as access to information and support and the effect on their own health |
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 | Quality Management Integration in Long-Term Care: Guidelines for Excellence by Maryjane G. Bradley & Nancy R. Thompson Quality Management Integration can help make system wide evaluations and lasting improvements in care provision, plant management, and staff relations. |
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 | More Team-Building Activities for Every Group by Alanna Jones As a sequel to the popular book Team-Building Activities for Every Group, this book contains 107 more games and activities that promote team-building in an interactive and fun way. |
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 | Mosby’s Dictionary of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Wayne B Jonas Mosby’s Dictionary of Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a contemporary, comprehensive glossary of approximately 6,600 terms and 500 illustrations, along with 24 appendices, useful for any health professional in today’s medical field. |
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| Musical Quiz by An easy-to-play game; simply listen to the first few bars of each song and then name that tune! |
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 | Reminiscence Theatre by Pam Schweitzer Reminiscence Theatre is about seeing dramatic potential in real life stories. It takes verbatim memories as the basis for theatre scripts, using the experiences of older people as a source of therapeutic |
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 | Reminiscence Trainer's Pack by Faith Gibson The pack aims to equip trainers in a variety of settings, sectors and service agencies primarily concerned with older people. |
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 | Spirituality, Health and Healing by Caroline Young, Cyndie Koopsen Spirituality, Health, and Healing offers health care professionals and individual caregivers the guidelines and tools necessary to provide compassionate spiritual care to their clients and patients. |
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 | Person Centred Dementia Care by Dawn Brooker This book gives fresh definition to the important ideas behind and the implementation of person centred care for people with dementia. |
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 | Memory Squared™ Famous Couples Game by Myers Research Institute Memory Squared Famous Couples is a Montessori based game for up to 10 players. |
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 | The Therapeutic Potential of Creative Writing by Gillie Bolton, The Therapeutic Potential of Creative Writing provides practical, well tried and tested suggestions for beginning to write and for developing writing further. |
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| Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease by VP Prasher (Ed.) It brings together research findings relating to the neuropathology, genetics, blood markers and neurophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults with Down syndrome. |
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 | Reading Roundtable – Leonardo DaVinci by Myers Research Institute Painter, inventor, musician, engineer, scientist, philosopher...Find out surprising facts about the quintessential Renaissance man. |
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 | Reading Roundtable – The Story of Joseph by Myers Research Institute This timeless story inspired a major Broadway musical. This brief account of one of the Old Testament’s most colourful characters will inspire rich discussion. |
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 | Reading Roundtable – This Won’t Hurt a Bit by Myers Research Institute Do you remember lining up with your classmates in the school gym for a vaccination? If so, we’re sure you’ll prefer reading and discussing this story about Louis Pasteur and his lifesaving discoveries. |
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 | Alzheimer's Basic Caregiving – an ABC Guide by Kathy Laurenhue This book explains the logic behind behaviours, the message behind misunderstood attempts to communicate and the basic patterns of progression in a tragic, but fascinating disease. |
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 | The wRECking Yard of Games and Activities by Alanna Jones The wRECking Yard contains 104 more unique activities that cover the topics of Teamwork, Self-Esteem, Self-Discovery, Leisure Education,Communication, Anger Management and Fitness. |
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 | Relaxation Techniques: A Practical Handbook for the Health Care Professional (3rd Edition) by R A . Payne The 3rd edition of Relaxation Techniques provides the health care professional with a practical introduction to a variety of approaches to relaxation, both somatic and cognitive, that may contribute to patient care. |
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 | Reminiscence and Recall (3rd ed) by Faith Gibson Completely revised and updated, this book also includes new material on intergenerational work, reminiscence with terminally ill and bereaved children and adults, working with minority ethnic elders, building partnerships with libraries,museums and community arts organisations, promoting social inclusion through reminiscence, and staff training. |
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 | Story of the Titanic by Lauretta Kaldor It is particularly important to provide appropriate leisure activities for clients with dementia. Reading for pleasure is something most of us enjoy and the retained ability to read is often overlooked by carers of clients with cognitive loss. |
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 | Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia by Diana Kerr This text sets out the nature and problems of old age, including the position of older people in their families, and then explores some common emotional problems and psychiatric disorders that can affect the elderly. |
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 | The Easy Cookbook Volume 4 by RMIT University Recipes include microwave, vegetarian, soups, main meals, salads, vegetables and desserts. Suitable for a range of client groups. |
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 | The Easy Cookbook Volume 3 by RMIT University Recipes include microwave,vegetarian, soups, main meals, salads, vegetables and desserts. Suitable for a range of client groups. |
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 | The Easy Cookbook Series Volume 1 by RMIT University Recipes include microwave,vegetarian, soups, main meals, salads, vegetables and desserts. Suitable for a range of client groups. |
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 | Activities of Daily Living – an ADL Guide for Alzheimer’s Care by Kathy Laurenhue Assisting with Activities of Daily Living, or ADLs, (Bathing, dressing, grooming, continence care, nutrition and hydration)when people have Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia requires tuning into their perspective and seeing logic from their point of view. |
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 | Reading Roundtable – Gene Kelly by Myers Research Institute Did you know that this star of Singin' in the Rain almost became a lawyer instead of going into show business? Your group will love reminiscing about the great musicals of the silver screen. |
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 | The Validation Breakthrough: Simple Techniques for Communicating with People with by Naomi Feil In this new edition of The Validation Breakthrough, the only authorized book on Validation, you’ll find the keys to unlock the secrets of the Validation method. Learn how you too can re-create relationships between confused older adults and their caregivers. |
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 | Training Manual for Working with Older People in Residential and Day Care Settings by Jacki Pritchard The resource's large format, photocopiable materials and jargon-free language make it a rich source of material not only for managers and supervisors in residential and day care settings, but also for training officers and direct trainers. |
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 | Transcultural Health and Social Care Development of Culturally Competent Practitioners by Irena Papadopoulos Provides research-based information on culturally competent care of vital importance to all health workers in multi-cultural communities. |
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 | Transitions in Dying and Bereavement: A Psychosocial Guide for Hospice and Palliative Care by Victoria Hospice Society, and Moira Cairns, Marney Thompson and Wendy Wainwright This book comprehensively and compassionately covers the key transitions that dying people and their families face and the most effective interventions to facilitate the transitions |
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 | Vital Connections in Long-Term Care: Spiritual Resources for Staff and Residents by Julie Barton, Marita Grudzen and Ron Zielske Vital Connections provides an abundance of lessons, exercises, discussion questions, multicultural and interdenominational case examples |
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 | Reading Roundtable – Grace and Poise by Myers Research Institute Do you know someone who ever dreamed of being an actress or a princess? Grace Kelly was both! Glamour, romance, tragedy…this story has it all |
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 | Wholeness in Later Life by Ruth Bright The book discusses the many different challenges that an older person might face, including physical difficulties, psychiatric problems, mental retardation, and the impact that a lifelong disability can have, particularly when it accelerates the ageing process. |
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 | Writing a Report: How to Prepare, Write and Present Effective Reports by John Bowden John Bowden offers a comprehensive and practical guide to report writing. |
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 | The End-of-Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia by Joyce Simard The innovative Namaste Care program helps facilities provide gentle end-of-life care, especially for residents with advanced dementia. |
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 | Reading Roundtable – What’s for Breakfast? by Myers Research Institute Omelet? Stack of pancakes? No, it’s Kellogg’s® Corn Flakes®. Bring on the milk! This crisp success story never gets soggy. |
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 | Reading Roundable - David by Myers Research Institute Don’t you love it when the hero of a story prevails against overwhelming odds? This brief retelling of the well-know story of David and Goliath will be sure to evoke heroic memories. |
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 | Reading Roundtable – Are you inclined to recline? by Myers Research Institute Who doesn’t like to unwind in a comfortable chair in front of the television, perhaps with a cold beverage? Find out how the La-Z-Boy® Recliner helped to establish this favourite pastime. |
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 | Reading Roundtable – A Legend of Hollywood: Mickey Rooney by Myers Research Institute MGM's chief, Louis B. Mayer, once called Mickey Rooney "a goldmine." Your group will enjoy learning more about this beloved actor. |
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 | The Easy Cookbook Volume 2 by RMIT University Recipes include microwave, vegetarian, soups, main meals, salads, vegetables and desserts. Suitable for a range of client groups. |
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 | Medical Terminology: A Short Course by Davi-Ellen Chabner Extensive hands-on practice, repetition, and case studies encourage students to learn by doing – writing terms, labeling diagrams, and completing exercises and review sheets. |
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 | Pets in Therapy (USA Publication) by edited by Margaret Abdill and Denise Juppe Pets in Therapy is full of information about how to use animals as part of a therapy or activity program. |
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 | Managing Stress: A Creative Journal 3rd ed by Brian Luke Seaward Managing Stress: A Creative Journal allows you to identify common causes of stress in your life and develop skills to manage them. |
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 | Management Principles for Health Professionals (4th edition) by Joan Liebler and Charles McConnell Now in its fourth edition, Management Principles for Health Care Professionals has been completely revised and updated to better prepare students for their future roles as health care managers. |
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 | Introduction to Human Resource Management (2nd edition) by John Stredwick This straightforward and accessible text takes the reader through both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject and is designed to be used concurrently with semester based teaching. |
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 | Introducing Management: A Development Guide (3rd Edition by Kate Williams Now fully revised and in its third edition, this comprehensive best-selling text, Introducing Management: A development Guide, explains the principles and practice of management and is ideal for both new and existing managers to assist them in their role. |
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 | Good Practice in Adult Mental Health by (Tony Ryan & Jacki Pritchard This text is a guide to good practice within adult mental health care, providing a comprehensive introduction to mental health and illness. |
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 | Food and Mealtimes in Dementia Care by Grethe Berg The book considers the social significance of mealtimes and their role in maintaining patients' feelings of social attachment and well-being as well as the impact of the symptoms of dementia on food and mealtimes. |
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 | Ethics in Health Services Management by Kurt Darr With more material than in any previous edition, the fourth edition of Ethics in Health Services Management addresses such critical contemporary issues as patient autonomy, end-of-life decisions, consent for treatment, appropriate resource allocation, whistle blowing, and confidentiality. |
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 | Dementia Care Training Manual by Danny Walsh This comprehensive resource will provide useful guidance for all staff working face-to-face with people with dementia |
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 | Dementia Care Mapping: Applications Across Cultures by Edited by Anthea Innes Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) is a cutting-edge assessment tool that lets you directly observe and measure a resident’s or client’s quality of life. |
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 | Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working with People from Other Cultures by Brooks Peterson Packed with dozens of engaging stories, case examples, and humorous contemporary cartoons, Cultural Intelligence is the perfect antidote for overcoming cross-cultural differences. |
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 | Counselling Skills in Palliative Care by Jean Bayliss It is written as a work-book with pauses for reflection, exercises, questions and answers. |
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 | Caring for People with Challenging Behaviours: Essential Skills and Successful Strategies in Long-Term Care by Stephen Weber Long This new book provides practical, evidence-based coping and intervention strategies for use in care planning and day-to-day care. |
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 | Can do Activities for Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease by Eileen Eisner A strength-based program for people with Alzheimer’s that focuses on the things that an individual can still do |
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| An Introduction to Medical Terminology for Health Care by Andrew Hutton This attractive and easy to use self teaching text provides a simple, interactive and comprehensive guide to the language of medicine. |
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 | Alzheimer’s Activities: Hundreds of Activities for Men and Women with Alzheimer’s Disease and related Disorders (Vol. 1) by B.J. FitzRay The 244-page, idea-packed book contains an incredible compilation of creative activities and fascinating information that will benefit both Alzheimer's caregivers and clients. |
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| The New Culture of Therapeutic Activity with Older People (UK Publication) by Edited by Tessa Perrin Once viewed as entertainment, activity provision is increasingly being seen as of therapeutic value and an integral part of quality care practice. |
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 | Handbook Of Complementary Alternative Therapies In Mental Health by Scott Shannon Complementary and alternative therapies covers a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies |
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| Mastering Healthcare Terminology: An Integrated Approach (2nd edition) by Betsy J . Shiland The new edition of Mastering Healthcare Terminology offers a unique, powerful approach to understanding and using healthcare language to clearly communicate with other health care team members. |
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 | Introduction to Human Disease (6th edition) by Leonard V. Crowley Introduction to Human Disease 6e is a clearly written, user friendly, profus |