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Age Shift- The Age Agenda at Forster
It's
happening. Whether it's Joanna Lumley adding her voice to the Gurkha
campaign for fairer treatment, or Barbara Walmsley, Oxfam's Green Granny,
offering advice on YouTube, or Judges Varcoe and Southgate taking the Ministry of Justice to
court for being forced to retire at 70.
A generation
is coming to power that will not grow old gracefully. Is your organisation
ready for that?
AgeShift is the
new publication developed by social change communications agency, Forster, highlighting
the issues, opportunities and insights that are driving the Age Agenda
Dementia: A six-part self-study course for Care Home Assistants
In June 2008 the Healthcare assistant material was amended to meet the
needs of care home staff.
This course also combines self-study booklets with twelve group discussions led by a trained facilitator.
It allows participants to have evidence to meet the knowledge requirement for Vocational Qualifications.
Dowload the programme by clicking on the document or visit the website for more details
Mental Health and
Well Being in Later Life
Mima Cattan
ISBN: 9780335228928
£21.99 May 2009 184pp
Mental
health issues amongst older adults are becoming ever more prevalent. This
fascinating book looks broadly at the mental health and well being issues that
affect adults in later life. Taking a holistic approach to mental health and
mental health promotion, the book explores the debates around what is meant by
mental health and mental illness and the wider social determinants of mental
health.
All chapters
have a common thread running through them - each of which was identified as
being a key theme for mental health and well-being by adults in later life.
Among them are issues relating to:
- Gender
- Ethnicity
- Societal diversity
- Poverty
- Class
- Cultural differences
A range of examples from the UK and other countries, along with
insights gained from older people's own perspectives, are used to emphasise the
evidence base for effective interventions to promote mental health. Case
studies, vignettes and quotes demonstrate how social theory and principles of health
promotion can be effectively applied to improve practice.
Mental Health and Well Being in Later Life is key
reading for those working or intending to work in public health, health
promotion and health and social care professions, especially those who work
with older people.
http://www.mcgraw-hill.co.uk/html/0335228925.html
Excellence in Dementia Care: Research into Practice
Murna Downs and Barbara Bowers
Click above to visit publisher's website and enter code: DOWNS9 to receive a 20% discount
This
landmark textbook draws on the extensive knowledge of researchers,
practitioners, and professionals in the care of people with Alzheimer's
disease and other dementias. In addressing the many complex issues
related to offering support to people with dementia and those who care
for them, this timely textbook is unique in emphasising strategies for
creating sustainable change in practice. The book includes examples
from a range of countries, drawn from research, practice wisdom and,
most importantly, from the experience of people with dementia and their
families.
RNIB offer the following courses:
Dementia and Sight Loss |
Mental Health and Sight Loss |
| Living with Sight Loss |
Effect of Stroke on vision |
| Learning Disabilities and Sight Loss |
Meeting the Housing Needs of People with Sight Loss |