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Care That Works: A Relationship Approach to Persons with Dementia [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Jitka M. Zgola (Author) "The aim of effective care is to support a quality of life that respects the dignity, identity, and needs of both the person in care..." (more)

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; illustrated edition edition (15 Mar 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0801860261
ISBN-13: 978-0801860263
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 838,765 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Jitka Zgola uses many examples of real life situations to enhance the book, and those examples are amusing and touching, adding a very personal dimension." -- Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy

"Jitka Zgola balances hard knowledge, outstanding research, and years of experience with writing that reflects great warmth and understanding. I find it impossible to read her books without a highlighter in hand." -- Alzheimer's Care Quarterly

"Zgola outlines a tolerant and imaginative approach which deserves a wide readership. Her tea group for severely demented residents has elements of genius." -- Age and Ageing

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In her widely acclaimed Doing Things, Jitka M. Zgola offered practical and much-needed advice for those caring for persons with Alzheimer disease. Now, in Care That Works, Zgola shows how caregivers can better meet the demanding challenges of their job by building and improving their personal relationships with those in their care. Instead of simply prescribing approaches, Care That Works gives caregivers the information with which they can develop their own approaches, evaluate their effectiveness, and continue to grow in skill and insight.

Zgola explains that optimal dementia care involves three elements: a good relationship between the caregiver and the person who has dementia, a safe and nurturing environment, and meaningful activities. Evident throughout the book is Zgola's gift for compassionately portraying the difficulties faced by people with dementia and then suggesting ways to act in a manner that accords such people the respect and dignity they deserve. Topics that receive special attention include communicating with persons who have language deficits and coping with problem behaviors -- two critical problems in dementia care.

Praise for Jitka M. Zgola's Doing Things:

"A valuable resource for professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members working with Alzheimer's disease patients." -- Educational Gerontology

"This guide shows how to establish a positive environment for Alzheimer's patients by providing social interaction and productive activity, with an emphasis on treating patients with empathy, courtesy, and dignity." -- Health Progress

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5.0 out of 5 stars A necessary requirement for anyone involved in dementia care, 7 Jul 2001

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Anyone who is involved in providing care for clients with dementia be that professionals or relatives will find this book invaluable in understanding the behaviour of the patient/relative. This is one of those books that should have a 'must have' sign attached to them. As a nurse working with 'challenging behaviour' this book has proved invaluable in evaluating communication aspects in relation to behaviour presentation. No ward should be without it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Readable and practical advice., 4 May 2001

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This book gave me the confidence to change profession and work with people with Alzheimers Disease and Related Illnesses with a commom sense view to care with the patients needs and feeling at the foremost of the approach. Practical advice to deal with difficult or withdrawn people with dementia and the remembering that the patients feeling must always be considered even though they often cannot be expressed.

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