Dignity in care for older people
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…
Reflection and future learning
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…
The concept of independence in old age
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…
Valuing diversity in later life
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…
Core philosophies of care for older people
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…
Caring for a patient following a stroke (cerebrovascular accident or CVA)
15 Caring for a patient following a stroke (cerebrovascular accident or CVA) Julie McGarry, Phillip Clisset, Wendy L. Walker, Davina Porock LEARNING FOCUS • Care delivery associated with stroke care during…
