The Care of Older People Practice Manual

By Sue Thompson,

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Caring effectively for older people is a major challenge in today’s pressurized times. Making sure that each and every older person is treated with dignity and as a unique individual in their own right is a fundamental requirement for good practice. This manual, written by a highly experienced former nurse,…

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When it comes to the literature relating to social justice, class, race, and gender tend to take the lion’s share of interest and coverage.

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This book is the clear exception. The author is evidently a passionate champion of treating older people with dignity as part of an overall…

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