Caring for Older People in Any Care Setting: A Person-Centred Approach

As part of the Transforming Nursing Practice series, this book is specifically designed to support nursing students on the new degree programme. Written by Sue Barker, it focuses on the importance of caring for older people in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

The Challenges of Caring for Older People

As medical advances continue to improve, average life expectancies are increasing, presenting significant challenges to the healthcare system. With older people comprising a growing proportion of patients, it’s essential that nurses are equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality, person-centred care.

A Positive Stance on Ageing

This book takes a positive stance on ageing, celebrating the fact that we live longer and healthier lives in the Western world. It highlights the importance of focusing on the wellbeing of the individual, rather than just their physical needs.

Key Features of This Book

• Easy-to-read introduction written specifically for nursing students
• A chapter dedicated to making the most of placements with older people
• Theory linked to practice through real-life case studies and scenarios
• Explores the lived experiences of older people and challenges negative stereotypes
• Linked to the latest NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters for degree-level education
• Includes activities to help build critical thinking and graduate skills

By adopting a person-centred approach, this book helps nursing students understand how to provide high-quality care for older people in any care setting. It’s an essential resource for anyone looking to develop their skills and knowledge in this vital area of healthcare.

Book Details

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Edition: 1st edition (December 20, 2013)
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 256
• ISBN-10: 1446267628
• ISBN-13: 978-1446267622