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

Name: Bathing Without a Battle Person-Directed Care of Individuals with Dementia
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ISBN: 9780826101242

ISBN-10: 0826101240

ISBN-13: 9780826101242

Edition: 2nd 2007

Authors: Joanne Rader, Beverly Hoeffer, Philip D. Sloane, Stacey Biddle, Stacey Biddle

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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. Based on extensive original research and clinical experience, the authors 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; substantially updated Part II on special concerns such as pain, skin care, determining the…

Book details

Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.364
Language: English




Understanding the Battle




Temperatures of the Times: Fluctuations in Bathing Through the Ages




General Guidelines for Bathing Persons With Dementia




Assessing Behaviors




Selecting Person-Directed Solutions That Work




Person-Directed Care: Sustaining Interactions Through Offering the Needed Level of Assistance




Managing Pain




Care of the Skin




Transfer Techniques




The Physical Environment of the Bathing Room




Equipment and Supplies




Bathing as a Vehicle for Change




Interactive Approaches to Teach Person-Directed Bathing




Taking Care of Yourself: Strategies for Caregivers




Measuring Success: A Quality Improvement Program for Person-Directed Bathing



Behavior Rating Checklist



Caregiver Behavior Checklist


Index