The End-of-Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia
The End-of-Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia Books
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The innovative Namaste Care program helps facilities provide gentle end-of-life care, especially for residents with advanced dementia. Because of their profound losses, these individuals are often isolated with limited human contact during the final stages of their lives. This new program reveals simple and matter-of-fact ways for direct care staff to provide holistic, person-centered care that maintains a human connection.
Blending nursing care and meaningful activities, the program promotes peaceful and relaxing end-of-life experiences for older adults. Sensory-based practices including placement in comfortable armchairs, soothing music, and gentle massage emphasize comfort and pleasure.
Developed by a geriatric social worker and dementia specialist, the program stresses dignity and respect at this vulnerable stage of life. Namaste Care will benefit facilities by improving residents quality of life
providing programming that meets current set of laws for meaningful activities
supporting culture exchange initiatives
enhancing opportunities for family involvement
strengthening staff morale
Using this matter-of-fact manual, nursing facilities can easily implement a Namaste Care program with minimal resources and training. Step-by-step advice for staffing, budgeting, and marketing a program is included. Detailed in rank for making a Namaste Care room is provided, as well as alternative options for facilities with limited space. Plus, real-life vignettes illustrate the program in do.
Recognizing the spirit within each person, this unique approach is valuable for all settings providing end-of-life care, especially skilled nursing facilities, helped living settings, and hospices.
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This is the book for end of life issues. It gives you ways to provide comfort for your loved one and for you.
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