Amanda L Squires

Attitudes to rehabilitation of older people, particularly in departments specializing in care of the elderly, have become increasingly positive in recent years. A growing number of professionals see the speciality as a necessary career experience, and this needs encouragement if the professions are ...

This book argues that if public services are to be ’reformed’ or ‘improved’, achieving the best possible quality of service is essential. It starts from the premise that citizens and users are the key ‘stakeholders’. They need to be consulted and involved at every stage. Within inevitable resource c...

Readers of this title will be able to gain knowledge of how to manage older people with difficult conditions and in different environments. Much of the work of the professionals in this area has changed as a result of NHS reforms, new practices, and patient demands.

This book brings together the skills and experience of experts in several fields of rehabilitation of older patients. Consideration is given to when and when not to rehabilitate. Many such patients will need continuing help in the community after leaving hospital. A positive attitude to the rehabili...

The increasing number of elderly people in the UK includes a great number of ethnic minority elders who require health care and social services. Because of the differing cultural background, care is needed in providing health and social service to these groups. This book tackles this issue.

Attitudes to rehabilitation of older people have become increasingly positive in recent years. A growing number of professionals see the speciality as a necessary carer experience, and this needs encouragement if the professions are to be prepared for the increasing number of older people who will r...