Bathing Without a Battle: Person-Directed Care of Individuals with Dementia, Second Edition (Springer Series on Geriatric Nursing) (Paperback)

~ Ann Louise Barrick PhD (Editor), Joanne Rader RN MN PMHNP (Editor), Beverly Hoeffer DNSc RN FAAN (Editor), Philip D. Sloane MD MPH (Editor), Stacey Biddle COTA/L (Editor) "Imagine yourself as an older person living in a nursing facility..." (more)
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Like its popular predecessor, the new edition of Bathing Without a Battle presents an individualized, problem solving approach to bathing and personal care of individuals with dementia. Based on extensive original research and clinical experience, the authors have developed strategies and techniques that work in both institution and home settings. Their approach is also appropriate for caregiving activities other than bathing, such as morning and evening care, and for frail elders not suffering from dementia.

For this second edition, the authors have included historical material on bathing; substantially updated Part II on special concerns such as pain, skin care, determining the appropriate level of assistance, transfers and the environment. An enhanced Part III addresses ways to support caregivers by increasing their understanding of the care recipient's needs and knowledge of interventions to improve care and comfort. It also emphasizes self care and system level changes to promote person-directed care. Several chapters include specific insights and wisdom from direct caregivers.

About the Author

Ann Louise Barrick, PhD, is a Clinical Professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Department of Psychology and Director of Psychology at John Umstead Hospital, Butner, NC. She holds a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University and has been a geropsychologist since 1986. She provides training to professional staff in the assessment and treatment of persons with dementia. She has conducted research and published articles addressing behavioral symptoms in dementia and is coauthor of a training film and a CD/DVD on methods for bathing persons with dementia.

Joanne Rader, RN, MN, is currently an independent consultant. She has worked in the field of long term care for 30 years. She has worked on funded projects to reduce the use of physical restraints, inappropriate psychoactive medications, and defensive, self-protective behaviors during bathing and morning care for persons with dementia. She is the author of a 1996 AJN Book of the Year titled Individualized Dementia Care: Creative, Compassionate Approaches. She has published numerous articles and books addressing the emotional needs and behavioral symptoms of persons with dementia and co-authored and produced manuals and videos on individualized wheelchair seating for older adults. She is a founding member and board member of the Pioneer Network, an organization working to change the culture of aging in America.

Dr. Beverly Hoeffer is professor and associate dean emerita, School of Nursing, Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. She received her master's degree in advanced psychiatric Nursing from Rutgers University and her doctoral degree in nursing science from the University of California, San Francisco. She is a member of the Western Academy of Nurses and a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. Her research focused on behavioral symptoms of dementia, including outcome measures and clinical interventions for bathing persons with dementia, for over 20 years. Dr. Hoeffer has made numerous presentations and authored articles and book chapters on the care of persons with dementia.

Philip Sloane, MD, MPH, is Elizabeth and Oscar Goodwin Distinguished Professor of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A geriatrician, he has served as medical director of several long-term care facilities and has co-authored "Primary Care Geriatrics," "Dementia Units in Long-Term Care," and the Alzheimer's Association's "Key Elements of Dementia Care." Dr. Sloane is nationally known for his work on the management of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

Stacey Biddle, COTA/L, has combined her creative talents with degrees in Art Therapy and Occupational Therapy by providing direct services for 15 years to seniors in skilled long term, assisted living, outpatient, home health care and healthcare travel assignment. She has extensive experience adapting and modifying the environment to enhance the quality of life and daily living activities of older adults. In addition, Ms. Biddle has applied her expertise through publication and project management of research on HIV, dementia, adapted wardrobe systems and incontinence studies.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 2 edition (March 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826101240
• ISBN-13: 978-0826101242
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,014,222 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars great book, August 16, 2006

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This review is from: Bathing Without a Battle: Personal Care of Individuals with Dementia (Springer Series on Geriatric Nursing) (Paperback)

This is a great book for all who work with the elderly. I would also encourage people to purchase the video. I am a Staff Development Coordinator in a Subacute facility. I have this scheduled for a inservice training later in the month. Enjoy