Providing Good Care at Night for Older People Practical Approaches for Use in Nursing and Care Homes

Name: Providing Good Care at Night for Older People Practical Approaches for Use in Nursing and Care Homes
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ISBN: 9781849050647

ISBN-10: 1849050643

ISBN-13: 9781849050647

Edition: 2010

Authors: Heather Wilkinson, Diana Kerr

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The experiences and needs of residents and patients in nursing and care homes are very different at night, and this is particularly true for those with dementia. Yet nursing and care homes are not always inspected with the same rigour at night as they are during the day, and night staff do not always receive the same level of training, resources and supervision as day staff. This book provides night staff with the information, knowledge and practical skills they need to deliver positive and appropriate care at night. The authors look at all of the issues that are particularly pertinent in caring for older people at night, including nutrition and hydration, continence, challenging behaviour,…

Book details

List price: $48.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 10/15/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638



Acknowledgements


Introduction



The Night-Time



Night Staff: Their Work and Experiences



Night Staff and Their Health



Understanding Dementia: What Night Staff Need to Know and Do



Sleep, Ageing and Group Care



Night-Time Checking



Eating and Drinking Through the Night



The Care Home Environment at Night



Night-Time Activities



Responding to the Pain Experiences of People at Night



Medication and Night-Time Care



End-of-Life and Palliative Care at Night



Relatives and Night-Time Care



Night-Time Care Prompts for Inspectors



Conclusion


References


Subject Index


Author Index