Health Professions Press,U.S. Sivumäärä: 296 sivua Asu: Pehmeäkantinen kirja Painos: New edition Julkaisuvuosi: 2000, 28.02.2001 (lisätietoa) Kieli: Englanti
The Best Friends[trademark] approach to Alzheimer's care has taken the field by storm and is changing the lives of people around the world. It improves the quality of life not only for clients with Alzheimer's disease but also for the staff providing care. As staff morale and retention approach crisis lows, there is no better time to adopt or expand a Best Friends program, and provide the respect, reassurance, and fulfillment that residents and staff deserve. Hear stories and ideas from real staff in facilities worldwide who are already implementing the Best Friends approach with their residents. Get the inspiration and working tools to transform your culture of care: hundreds of case studies illustrating successful programs; creative ideas you can use to implement change; a training toolkit in each chapter that features learning exercises, activities, games, and resources; proven advice on staff training and retention; the authors' familiar, friendly style; Help your staff make every day consistently reassuring, enjoyable, and secure for people with Alzheimer's disease, and more rewarding for themselves.
