Caring for Older People

Caring for older people should be stimulating, creative and rewarding. This fully revised second edition of Caring for Older People takes this approach as its starting-point. The knowledge, practical guidance and ideas provided will enable readers to improve quality of care whether at home, in day care or a residential environment. The book offers a systematic and imaginative approach to care planning based on the author's commitment to the positive aspects of old age. Care of the whole person is emphasised, including physical, psychological, social, cultural, educational, aesthetic and spiritual needs. Covers the knowledge on care of the older person required by students taking a City of Guilds or Edexcel qualification in care.