Bathing Without a Battle: Person-Directed Care of Individuals with Dementia

2008 AJN Book of the Year Winner

Like its popular predecessor, the new edition of Bathing Without a Battle presents an individualized, problem-solving approach to bathing and personal care of individuals with dementia. On the basis of extensive original research and clinical experience, the editors have developed strategies and techniques that work in both institution and home settings. Their approach is also appropriate for caregiving activities other than bathing, such as morning and evening care, and for frail elders not suffering from dementia.

For this second edition, the authors have included historical material on bathing and substantially updated the section on special concerns, including:
• Pain
• Skin care
• Determining the appropriate level of assistance
• Transfers
• The environment

  An enhanced final section addresses ways to support caregivers by increasing their understanding of the care recipient's needs and their knowledge of interventions to improve care and comfort. It also emphasizes self-care and system-level changes to promote person-directed care. Several chapters include specific insights and wisdom from direct caregivers.

  
  
  Author: Ann Louise Barrick
  Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
  Published: 03/10/2008
  Pages: 208
  Binding Type: Paperback
  Weight: 1.10lbs
  Size: 10.95h x 8.40w x 0.43d
  ISBN: 9780826101242

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