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Sharon Tay - Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care - 9781848191785 - V9781848191785
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Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care

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Description for Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care Paperback. An invaluable companion to practice for novice complementary and beauty therapists working with older people in care, this book offers unique practical advice on issues that are often overlooked in training. It offers guidance on tackling common pitfalls and difficulties, as well as a wealth of practical tips and techniques for practice. Num Pages: 216 pages, 19 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: JKSG; MJX; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.

An invaluable companion for complementary and beauty therapists working with older people in care, this book offers helpful information and advice on practical issues that are often overlooked in training, including:

· Assessing older clients for appropriate treatments
· Communicating effectively with older clients, relatives and care staff
· Adapting treatments for older clients with particular health conditions, including dementia
· Working around beds, wheelchairs, walking frames and medical equipment
· Hygiene, safety and ethical considerations
· Guidance on using specific complementary therapies and techniques with older clients, including reflexology, aromatherapy and massage
· Common pitfalls and difficulties practitioners may encounter, offering encouragement and down-to-earth ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848191785
SKU
V9781848191785
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1

About Sharon Tay
Sharon Tay is a beauty therapist and natural therapist who has worked in the industry for eighteen years. She specialises in health and beauty care for women of all age groups, particularly with older women residing in both nursing homes and private residences. She is a mother and a grandmother. Sharon lives in Lenah Valley, Tasmania and spends most of ... Read more

Reviews for Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care
This is an essential handbook for practitioners who have recently started working - or are training to work with - older people in care, including in care homes, hospitals and in palliative care.
International Therapist Sharon is one of those rare people who instinctively understand the three basic needs of everyone: to grow, to be successful and to be ... Read more

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