Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Sharing Sensory Stories and Conversations with People with Dementia by Joanna Grace Sensory Stories are highly effective in caring for people with dementia, helping them to engage with the wider world, and improves cognitive function. This accessibly written book provides everything needed to implement Sensory Stories as an everyday part of care for people with dementia. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sensory Stories contain just a few lines of text, and are brought to life through a selection of meaningful sensory experiences. They have been found to be highly effective in helping care for people with dementia, and can enable them to engage with their memories, life history and more, in a way that would otherwise not be possible. Despite these benefits, there is very little guidance on how to incorporate this approach in everyday care.This book looks at how sensory engagement can help someone with dementia feel safe and secure, minimise their anxieties, support their cognitive abilities, as well as other benefits. Full of practical advice, this book provides everything you need to put Sensory Stories into practice. Written at a level suitable for both family members and practitioners, this innovative book will be invaluable for anyone supporting a person with dementia. Author Biography Joanna Grace is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist and Founder of The Sensory Projects. She is author of Sensory Stories for Children and Teens with Special Educational Needs (JKP, 2014). Table of Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Sensory engagement and its relevance for people with dementia. 3. The benefits of sensory stimulation. 4. Sensory conversations. 5. Sensory stories. 6. Sensory support. 7. Sensory environments. 8. Sensory support for mental well being. 9. Conclusion Promotional Shows how to use sensory stimulation to help people with dementia connect with the world around them Long Description Sensory Stories contain just a few lines of text, and are brought to life through a selection of meaningful sensory experiences. They have been shown to be highly effective in helping care for people with dementia, and can enable them to engage with their memories, life history and more, in a way that would otherwise not be possible. Despite these benefits, there is very little guidance on how to incorporate this approach in everyday care. This book looks at how sensory engagement can help someone with dementia feel safe and secure, minimise their anxieties, support their cognitive abilities, as well as other benefits. Full of practical advice, this book provides everything you need to put Sensory Stories into practice. Written at a level suitable for both family members and practitioners, this innovative book will be invaluable for anyone supporting a person with dementia. Market: Family carers, and people working in the care of older people, including staff in residential and nursing homes, day centres, hospitals, clubs for the elderly, and support groups. Promotional "Headline" Shows how to use sensory stimulation to help people with dementia connect with the world around them Description for Sales People Sensory stimulation therapy is an emerging approach proven to help improve wellbeing Details ISBN1785924095 ISBN-10 1785924095 ISBN-13 9781785924095 Format Paperback Author Joanna Grace Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle A Practical Guide Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 1 b/w Media Book Pages 192 Year 2018 DEWEY 616.83106 Short Title Sharing Sensory Stories and Conversations with People with Dementia Language English Publication Date 2018-05-21 UK Release Date 2018-05-21 NZ Release Date 2018-05-21 AU Release Date 2018-05-14 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:151531895;
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ISBN-13: 9781785924095
Book Title: Sharing Sensory Stories and Conversations with People with Dement
Item Height: 230 mm
Item Width: 163 mm
Author: Joanna Grace
Publication Name: Sharing Sensory Stories and Conversations with People with Dementia: a Practical Guide
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Subject: Medicine, Elderly Care
Publication Year: 2018
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 276 g
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
