Providing Home Care for Older Adults: A Professional Guide for Mental Health Practitioners
Providing Home Care for Older Adults: A Professional Guide for Mental Health Practitioners
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Providing Home Care for Older Adults is a practical guide that teaches how to provide home-based mental health services, including handling unique aspects, applying evidence-based assessment and treatment, and adapting methods for homebound older adults. It includes contributions from experienced professionals and case examples with practical tips.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Providing Home Care for Older Adults is a comprehensive guide that empowers readers to deliver exceptional home-based mental health services. Written by experienced and board-certified home care psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists, this invaluable resource delves into the intricate nuances of providing care within the comfort of the patient's home. It offers a holistic perspective, outlining the multifaceted role of a home-based provider and providing practical considerations for successful work within this unique setting.
The book highlights adaptations to specific evidence-based methods employed in treating homebound older adults, ensuring that practitioners can deliver tailored and effective care. Special topics such as hoarding, safety, capacity evaluations, caregiver support, case management, and the integration of technology are extensively covered, providing practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this field.
Each chapter is packed with engaging case examples, accompanied by practical tips that vividly illustrate the realities of working in this dynamic and exciting frontier. Whether you are a psychologist, counselor, or other mental health practitioner in home settings, this guide serves as a valuable tool for delivering effective and compassionate home-based care to older adults. By leveraging the expertise and insights provided, you can make a significant impact on the well-being and quality of life of your clients.
Weight: 322g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367345273
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