Posted on April 14, 2008 by sjennings29
 Best practice guideline for medication-related dysphagia, Nursing & Residential Care, Vol. 10, Iss. 4, 19 Mar 2008, pp 180 - 183
Abstract: Consensus guidance for managing dysphagia has been developed to reflect the problems that nurses and care staff encounter when managing the growing numbers of residents who have difficulties swallowing their medication.
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Posted on April 14, 2008 by sjennings29
 The challenge for dementia nursing in the 21st century, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, Vol. 4, Iss. 3 , March 2008, pp 96 - 98
Abstract: Barbara Pointon cared for her husband, Malcolm, for most of his journey with Alzheimer’s. She shares some personal views about ways to improve the care of people with [...]
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Posted on April 14, 2008 by sjennings29
 Positive dementia care: taking perspective, Nursing & Residential Care, Vol. 10, Iss. 4, April 2008, pp 184 - 187
Abstract: Clive Evers discusses the importance of understanding the needs of the person with dementia from the person’s perspective. Facilitating independence in completing tasks such as dressing and grooming can help maintain self-esteem.
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Filed under: Mental Health Nurses, Older People, alzheimers, dementia, mental health, nursing | Tagged: dementia, elderly, nursing, old age, pensioners, self-esteem, standards of care | No Comments »
