12 Caregiving in later life Philip Clissett CHAPTER AIMS • To explore what we mean by the term caregiving • To investigate societal and policy trends in family caring in later life…

2 Policy related to working with older people in nursing practice Philip Clissett CHAPTER AIMS • To introduce you to the term ‘social policy’ • To identify key aspects of social policy…

14 Interdisciplinary approaches to planning complex discharge from hospital Philip Clissett CHAPTER AIMS • To explore the importance of effective discharge planning • To evaluate the key features of effective discharge planning…

8 Preparation for practice learning experience Julie McGarry CHAPTER AIMS • To enable students to prepare for their practice learning experience with older people • To discuss the underpinning resources to facilitate…

11 Safeguarding older adults Julie McGarry CHAPTER AIMS • Describe the background and relevant policy relating to safeguarding older people • Explore the key issues surrounding safeguarding older people and elder abuse…

10 Dignity in care for older people Julie McGarry CHAPTER AIMS • To explore the concept of dignity in care for older people and related policy and initiatives • To examine how…

16 Reflection and future learning Julie McGarry, Phillip Clisset, Wendy L. Walker, Davina Porock Introduction In this chapter we give some examples of the challenges students commonly experience when working…

13 The concept of independence in old age Wendy L. Walker CHAPTER AIMS • To explore the concept of independence • To consider the impact of ageing on levels of independence • To…

4 Valuing diversity in later life Julie McGarry CHAPTER AIMS • To enable students to reflect on key concepts surrounding diversity and older age, including sexuality, spirituality and cultural needs • To…

7 Core philosophies of care for older people Julie McGarry CHAPTER AIMS • To enable students to critically appraise the concept of person-centred care for older people from a range of…