A memory intervention called Spaced Retrieval has been found to improve retention of information in clients with memory impairment. This workbook takes speech-language pathologists and occupational, physical, music and art therapists, step-by-step through this useful technique. The book includes a review of the research, case studies, detailed instructions, helpful resources, and reproducible work sheets for use during therapy sessions. All are designed to help clients reach their therapy goals.

A Therapy Technique Fpr Improving Memory: Spaced Retrieval

Brush, Jennifer A.

MYERS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

While the benefits of Person-Centered Care (PCC) to both caregivers and care-receivers are significant, development and implementation can be undermined by unsupportive or absent documentation. A timely response to emerging needs in long-term care, this innovative and practical toolkit provides expert guidance as well as specific policy and workforce documents that assist healthcare professionals to advance and sustain a PCC philosophy in their care community. Person-Centered Care: A Policies &amp; Workforce Toolkit for Long-Term Care Settings delivers an overview of PCC, educates organizational stakeholders on core concepts, presents policies and procedures in the advancement of PCC, and describes the essential function of job descriptions as related to recruitment, new team member selection, orientation, supervision and performance management. <ul>
<li>Delivers step-by-step guidance for developing, implementing, and managing PCC policies in long-term care communities</li> <li>Provides ready-to-use, adaptable documents to establish an organizational foundation for PCC</li> <li>Offers practical suggestions, real-life examples, and field-tested directives for PCC</li> <li>Prevents imprecise, outdated and conflicting policies and procedures that can lead to penalties or loss of certification</li> <li>Includes a complete collection of PCC policies and job descriptions accessed in the appendix and online</li> </ul>
Written by leading experts in the field, Person-Centered Care: A Policies &amp; Workforce Toolkit for Long-Term Care Settings is an invaluable resource for any long-term care provider seeking to reach their goals of implementing and sustaining person-centered care.

Person-Centered Care: A Policies and Workforce Toolkit for Long-Term Care Settings

Medical Books

Abushousheh, Addie M.

Administration & Medicine Economics

Wiley/Blackwell

I Care is a gold medal winner in the 23rd annual National Mature Media Awards Program. This award winning book will both inspire and educate care partners of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to make the most of each day! Care partners will see their loved one as a whole person with strengths and abilities, which will promote greater independence and self-sufficiency for the person with dementia. I Care covers: <ul><li>Minimizing the care partner's fears,frustrations, and stress</li></ul>
<ul><li>Managing changes in communication, memory loss and behavior using best care techniques</li></ul>
<ul><li>Making the home safe and supportive</li></ul>
<ul><li>Understanding changes in brain function</li></ul>
<ul><li>Addressing financial and legal issues</li></ul>
<ul><li>And much more....</li></ul>
 "I Care is just what the health care community has been waiting for to fill the void for people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or a related dementia." Dr Stephen Jones, Specialty Geriatric Medicine Greenwich Hospital,Greenwich, CT "It's exciting that a book is now available specifically to help caregivers navigate the difficulties encountered in caring for someone suffering with cognitive impairments. I Care provides a sense of real hope that quality of life issues will not necessarily diminish when effective care management principles are adopted." Marc Wortmann, Executive Director Alzheimer's Disease International

I Care: A Handbook for Care Partners of People With Dementia

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mills, Kerry C.

Mental Health

Balboa Pr

A young boy's father is accused of being a Communist. The year is 1955 and idea of Communists taking over the United States of America terrifies people. This causes Jimmy, the young boy's family to relocate in hopes to start a new life.

Don't Paint Me Red

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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