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“wendy hulko”

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  • Gerontological Social Work in Action

    Anti-Oppressive Practice with Older Adults, their Families, and Communities

    by Wendy Hulko, Shari Brotman, Louise Stern, Ilyan Ferrer ...
    Gerontological Social Work in Action introduces "anti-oppression gerontology" (AOG), a critical approach to social work with older adults, their families, and communities. AOG principles are applied to direct and indirect practice and a range of topics of relevance to social work practice in the context of a rapidly aging and increasingly diverse world.Weaving together stories from diverse older ... Read more

    $81.99 CAD

  • Indigenous Peoples and Dementia

    New Understandings of Memory Loss and Memory Care

    by Wendy Hulko, Danielle Wilson, Jean Balestrery ...
    Dementia is on the rise around the world, and health organizations in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand are increasingly responding to the urgent need – voiced by communities and practitioners – for guidance on how best to address memory loss in Indigenous communities.Indigenous Peoples and Dementia responds to this call by bringing together, for the first time, research on three key ... Read more

    $26.99 CAD

  • Creating Culturally Appropriate Outside Spaces and Experiences for People with Dementia

    Using Nature and the Outdoors in Person-Centred Care

    by Wendy Hulko, Sarah Waller, Gillian Maclean, Margaret-Anne Tibbs, Joan Domicelj, James McKillop, Judith Jones, Abigail Masterton, Hiroko and Yutaka Inoue, Sidsel Bjorneby, Beth Britton, Kate Andrews ...
    Demonstrating that it is essential to be sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of people with dementia in order to provide truly person-centred care, this book shows that it is possible to create culturally appropriate outdoor spaces and experiences that resonate with people with dementia on a fundamental level and are a source of comfort and wellbeing.Contributors drawn from a variety of ... Read more

    $37.99 CAD

  • Decision-Making, Personhood and Dementia

    Exploring the Interface

    by Clive Baldwin, Sinead Donnelly, Murna Downs, Wendy Hulko, John Keady, Jill Manthorpe, MaryLou Harrigan, Marg Hall, Grant Gillett, Sion Williams, Cheryl Tilse, Daniel Tsai, Andre Smith ...
    Dementia is a devastating disorder which may dramatically interfere with decision-making abilities. Effort has focused on trying to determine when a person is no longer capable of making particular decisions or is globally incompetent. However, much less focus has been placed on understanding how the capacity to make decisions influences one's view of oneself, one's world and one's treatment by ... Read more

    $45.99 CAD

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    My Story of Living Positively with Dementia

    by Christine Bryden ...
    The truly inspirational account of living positively with dementia.Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia by campaigning for self-advocacy, writing articles and speaking at national conferences.This book is a vivid ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

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  • What the hell happened to my brain?

    Living Beyond Dementia

    by Kate Swaffer ...
    Kate Swaffer was just 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a form of younger onset dementia. In this book, she offers an all-too-rare first-hand insight into that experience, sounding a clarion call for change in how we ensure a better quality of life for people with dementia.Kate describes vividly her experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory difficulties, loss of ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD

  • Activities for Older People in Care Homes

    A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning

    by Sarah Crockett ...
    When tasked with providing activities for older people in care homes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What constitutes an activity? How can you make sure activities are as positive and person-centred as possible? What can you actually do? Written by an experienced activity coordinator, this handbook is an indispensable companion for others in this role. The author provides useful ... Read more

    $27.99 CAD

  • Visiting the Memory Café and other Dementia Care Activities

    Evidence-based Interventions for Care Homes

    by Ann Marie Harmer, Claire Peart, David Owen, Phil Harper, Leon Smith, Deena Heaney, Holly Rance ...
    Activity and engagement are vital to our well-being throughout our lives and this continues to be just as true of people living with dementia.The activities presented in this book have been designed to provide meaningful engagement for residents, while respecting each individual resident's readiness to engage and participate. This approach to person-centred care has proven to be extremely ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD

  • Moving Your Aging Parents

    Fulfilling their Needs and Yours Before, During, and After the Move

    by Nancy Wesson ...
    Series series Aging with Grace
    Will you be ready when it's time...?Whether whittling down to the essentials for a parent moving into a room ortwo or downsizing for ourselves, ignoring the spirit and basing decisions onhealth and safety alone could have devastating results.In this hope filled book you will learn how to:Identify needs and desires to create a quality new lifeCope with the Depression Era mind-setCreate emotionally ... Read more

    $6.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Person-Centred Counselling for People with Dementia

    Making Sense of Self

    by Danuta Lipinska ...
    Although currently many people with dementia are not given the opportunity to receive professional counselling, this book explores the value of counselling for men and women living with this condition and how it enables them to make sense of their lives and their notions of themselves. The author explores the pervasive myth that all experiences of living with dementia are entirely negative and ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

  • How to Make Your Care Home Fun

    Simple Activities for People of All Abilities

    by Kenneth Agar ...
    As we grow older, our need to be engaged in interesting activities does not diminish and is vital to our quality of life. How to Make Your Care Home Fun examines the need for activities for elderly people in care and offers a practical programme of entertaining activities that can be used in nursing and residential homes, day centres, rehabilitation centres and hospices.As well as suggesting a ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • Personalisation and Dementia

    A Guide for Person-Centred Practice

    by Gill Bailey, Martin Routledge, Helen Sanderson ...
    Personalisation builds on person-centred care to focus on how people with dementia can have more choice and control over decisions affecting them, and be supported to be part of their communities.This practical guide explains how to deliver personalised services and support for people with dementia through simple, evidence-based person-centred practices. The authors clearly explain personalisation ... Read more

    $50.99 CAD