Bathing Without a Battle: Person-Directed Care of Individuals with Dementia, Second Edition

by Ann Louise Barrick (editor), Joanne Rader (Editor), Beverly Hoeffer (Editor)

2008 AJN Book of the Year Winner! 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. On the basis of extensive original research and clinical experience, the editors 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 and substantially updated the section on special concerns,

208 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 10, 2008