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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Ehlers-Danlos (Type III) - Hypermobility Syndrome: Working with the Chronic Complex Patient
by Isobel KnightThis book presents an overview of what it means to treat a chronic complex patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDSIII). It explores the exercise and rehabilitation work needed to manage the condition effectively, considering a wide range of medical and complementary approaches with contributions and insights throughout from leading experts.
Heavenly Streams: Meridian Theory in Nei Gong (Daoist Nei Gong)
by Damo MitchellThe art of connecting with, feeling and adjusting the energy body using the consciousness is often overlooked in Nei Gong and Qi Gong practice. Damo Mitchell provides step-by-step instructions on how to experience and adjust the various elements which make up the energy body in order to diagnose imbalances and restore harmony.
Can I tell you about Dementia?: A guide for family, friends and carers (Can I tell you about...?)
by Jude WeltonMeet Jack - an older man with dementia. Jack invites readers to learn about dementia from his perspective, helping them to understand the challenges faced by someone with dementia and the changes it causes to memory, communication and behaviour. This illustrated book is an ideal way to introduce dementia to children and aid family discussions.
Everyday Qigong Practice
by Richard BertschingerThis useful handbook teaches simple Qigong exercises that can be easily practised in the home every day. It offers guidance for introductory exercises that are easy to learn and very effective, including Early Morning Meditations and the Silk Brocades. Suitable for young and old, this is the perfect introduction to classic Qigong exercises.
Leadership for Person-Centred Dementia Care (University of Bradford Dementia Good Practice Guides)
by Buz LovedayWith a practical focus, this book will equip readers with the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to lead person-centred dementia care. The areas explored are relevant across a range of care settings, and to all those in, or starting, either a managerial or non-managerial leadership role within a dementia care service.
Principles of Bach Flower Remedies: What it is, how it works, and what it can do for you (Discovering Holistic Health)
by Stefan BallBach flower remedies are natural medicines that have the power to bring balance back into our lives. This concise introduction covers the nature and history of Dr Bach's famous system, a complete list of remedies, instructions on how to select and take them and guidance on finding a practitioner.
Connected Medical Devices: Integrating Patient Care Data in Healthcare Systems (HIMSS Book Series)
by John ZaleskiThis book explores how medical device integration (MDI) supports quality patient care and better clinical outcomes by reducing clinical documentation transcription errors, improving data accuracy and density within clinical records and ensuring the complete capture of medical device information on patients. It begins with a comprehensive overview of the types of medical devices in use and the ways in which those devices interact, then examines factors such as interoperability standards, patient identification, clinical alerts and regulatory and security considerations.
Romanticism and the Contingent Self: The Challenge of Representation (Palgrave Studies in the Enlightenment, Romanticism and Cultures of Print)
by Michael FalkThis book offers a new critique of selfhood in Romantic literature. In the past, Romanticism has been seen as an individualistic movement, with writers believing in the ‘centrality’ of the self. Challenging this prevailing view of Romanticism and the modern self, this study unveils an alternative tradition of Romantic writing in which the self is fragile, degenerate, non-existent – or in a word, contingent. It combines philosophy, intellectual history, literary studies and digital humanities and takes a transnational approach both in its coverage of philosophical thought and literature, including case studies from England, Ireland, Scotland and colonial Australia, with examples from American and European works as well. The book also uses innovative digital techniques such as text analysis, sentiment mining and network analysis to enrich the exploration of text and context. It covers all major genres of Romantic writing: fiction (realist novels), poetry (the sonnet), non-fiction prose (biography) and drama (gothic tragedy). Providing a new framework for understanding the contingent self, this book is of interest to scholars and students of Romantic literature, philosophy of the self and digital humanities.
Mudras of India: A Comprehensive Guide to the Hand Gestures of Yoga and Indian Dance
by Cain Carroll Revital CarrollFor the first time, the elaborate system of Indian hand mudras has been compiled into a comprehensive format that allows readers access to this still esoteric body of knowledge. The book presents over 200 mudras, each with photograph, Sanskrit name, translation, and a detailed explanation of technique, application, benefits and historical context.
Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong: Essential NeiGong for Health and Spiritual Transformation
by Zhongxian Wu Karin Taylor Taylor WuFire Dragon Meridian Qigong is a traditional Chinese Qigong form that works directly on the meridians, awakening areas of stagnation and bringing the physical and emotional body into a balanced state of well-being. The form is recommended by the authors for patients suffering from cancer and chronic health conditions.
Vital Breath of the Dao: Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong - Laohu Gong
by Zhongxian Wu Master Zhongxian WuLineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu uses story-telling and a wealth of practical examples to introduce this powerful 24-movement Qigong form, which combines the traditions of ancient shamanism, Confucianism, Daoism, classical Chinese medicine, and the martial arts.
Playfulness and Dementia: A Practice Guide (University of Bradford Dementia Good Practice Guides)
by Kate Allan Mr John KillickJohn Killick explores the nature of playfulness and the many ways in which it can enrich the lives of people with dementia. Specific approaches and ideas for practice are described, and personal accounts of playfulness by those with dementia and their carers offer rich first-hand insights into its transformative potential.
Finding Meaning in the Experience of Dementia: The Place of Spiritual Reminiscence Work
by Corinne Trevitt Elizabeth MacKinlayThis groundbreaking book reveals the findings of the first major study on spiritual reminiscence with people with dementia. The authors present evidence for the efficacy of spiritual reminiscence with this group, and drawing on examples demonstrate its many benefits, as revealed by the study.
The Five Levels of Taijiquan
by Xiaowang ChenIn order to learn Taijiquan you must begin with the most fundamental steps, and systematically work up to the advanced levels. This book explains the five levels of Taijiquan from complete beginner to highest level practitioner. Readers will learn how to assess their current ability and identify exactly what is needed to reach the next level.
Key Issues in Evolving Dementia Care: International Theory-based Policy and Practice
by Fiona Kelly Anthea Innes Louise McCabeFocusing on theoretical, policy and practice issues predicted to become increasingly important, this book looks at dementia care across the globe, including how policy is developed, and the range of approaches that can be taken, with insight from clinicians, policy influencers and researchers who discuss case studies and effective strategies.
Spiritual Care at the End of Life: The Chaplain as a 'Hopeful Presence'
by Steve NolanThis book examines the services that chaplains provide to dying patients and the unique relationship that palliative care staff construct with people at the end of life. It explores the nature of hope when faced with the inevitable and develops a theory of spiritual care rooted in relationship that has implications for all healthcare professionals.
Ayurvedic Healing: Contemporary Maharishi Ayurveda Medicine and Science Second Edition
by Hari Sharma Christopher S. ClarkThis complete guide to the ancient Indian natural health care system of Maharishi Ayurveda explains how Ayurveda addresses the mind, body and environment to provide a full spectrum of time-tested and cost-effective treatments. The book presents an overview complete with case studies that illustrate the latest developments in Ayurvedic research.
Transforming the Quality of Life for People with Dementia through Contact with the Natural World: Fresh Air on My Face
by Malcolm Goldsmith Claire Craig Caren Price-Hunt Brian Hennell June Hennell Johanna M. Wigg Trevor Jarvis Lynda Hughes Rachael Litherland Marcus Fellows Daniel R. George Peter J. Whitehouse Neil Mapes Brett Joseph Lorraine Robertson Marie-José Enders-Slegers Mr John Killick James McKillop Simone de de Bruin Javier Sánchez Sánchez Merina David G McNair Manjit Kaur Kaur NijjarThis important book simply but persuasively demonstrates why we should provide the opportunities for people with dementia to experience the great outdoors. The contributors explore many different ways in which people with dementia can experience and interact with nature.
Creativity and Communication in Persons with Dementia: A Practical Guide
by Claire Craig Mr John KillickThis book describes how to develop a creative approach to the day-to-day care of people with dementia, and provides rich and varied ideas for creative activities for use with individuals or groups. The authors explain what creativity has to offer people with dementia, and how a creative approach can help to address the difficulties they face.
Freeing Emotions and Energy Through Myofascial Release
by C. Norman Shealy Noah KarraschWritten for bodywork and manual therapy practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines, as well as other healers who want to expand their skills, this generously illustrated book explains how and where emotions and static energy are held in the body, and how they can be released and rebalanced in therapies that challenge bodymindcore awareness
Comforting Touch in Dementia and End of Life Care: Take My Hand
by Barbara Goldschmidt Niamh van van MeinesThe radiant energy in human touch can have a powerful therapeutic effect for those who are elderly, ill or dying. Explaining the benefits, practicalities and research behind touch therapy, this book teaches a simple hand massage sequence for all carers looking for an effective way to support and connect with a family member, friend or patient.
Hearing the Person with Dementia: Person-Centred Approaches to Communication for Families and Caregivers
by Bernie McCarthyThis book clearly explains what happens to communication as dementia progresses. Advocating a person-centred approach to dementia care, the author describes methods of verbal and non-verbal communication, techniques for communicating with people who cannot speak or move easily, and strategies for communicating more effectively.
Chair Yoga: Seated Exercises for Health and Wellbeing
by Edeltraud RohnfeldThis is the complete, step-by-step and fully illustrated guide to chair yoga, which can be practiced by virtually anyone to stimulate physical and mental well-being. It is particularly beneficial for those with limited mobility, including the elderly, individuals rehabilitating after injury or illness and people with physical disabilities.
Seated Taiji and Qigong: Guided Therapeutic Exercises to Manage Stress and Balance Mind, Body and Spirit
by Cynthia W. QuartaThis illustrated guide covers everything caregivers will need to know about Taiji and Qigong in order to help those with limited mobility experience these relaxing forms of exercise. The specially adapted program targets all the different parts of the body to improve strength and provide contemplative relaxation.
A Tai Chi Imagery Workbook: Spirit, Intent, and Motion
by Martin MellishThis innovative book makes the benefits of Tai Chi directly available to Westerners by communicating its essence in poetic, evocative, and humorous images that apply to movement practices of all kinds and to daily life. The book contains hundreds of photos and drawings, and detailed explanations of the biomechanical realities that underlie them.