Senior Care Tutorial

Author: Xiong Fangjie, Yuan Huizhang / Country:
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book is divided into 16 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the basic knowledge of the Red Cross Movement, aiming to provide readers with a comprehensive and holistic understanding of the international and Chinese Red Cross causes, and to fully grasp the Red Cross spirit of "humanity, benevolence, and dedication." Chapters 2 to 5 elaborate on the concepts and characteristics of care, based on the development history of elderly care in Japan. They analyze the current status of elderly care both domestically and internationally, exploring social issues and elderly welfare. The book particularly introduces the successful experience of Japan's elderly care insurance system and provides an analysis and outlook on China's elderly welfare. Chapters 6 to 14 focus on the current situation and development of elderly care in Shanghai, discussing common elderly diseases and rehabilitation care, gerontology, communication care for the elderly, nutrition and diet for the elderly, home care, and guidance on leisure and cultural activities for the elderly from various perspectives. Additionally, based on the characteristics of elderly care work, the book systematically introduces elderly care techniques such as bathing, diet, excretion, and visual impairment. Chapters 15 to 16 describe the formulation and evaluation of elderly care plans, with case studies for discussion and analysis. The book has an innovative structure, rich content, and clear organization, highlighting the person-centered care philosophy. Elderly care is a new and emerging discipline, and the publication of this book fills the in this field domestically. It can serve as a textbook for training elderly care workers in communities, families, and rehabilitation centers, as well as a reference book for clinical nursing staff working with the elderly.