Communication Skills for Working With Elders (SPRINGER SERIES ON LIFE STYLES AND ISSUES IN AGING)

Dreher, Barbara Bender

ISBN 10: 0826156207 / ISBN 13: 9780826156204

Published by Springer Pub Co, 1987

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Synopsis:

"Dr. Dreher's book is a concise and highly readable guide to developing and enhancing one's communication skills for the betterment of the elderly person's quality of life. . . [It] clearly has a place on the bookshelf of every layman and professional alike who interacts with elderly people." - Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, about the first edition ". . . extremely useful as a teaching tool." - Geriatric Nursing, about the first edition This popular text provides practical guidelines for effective interaction with the elderly and presents techniques for overcoming common communication problems and disorders common among elders. New to this second edition are chapters addressing assisted living, the use of computers for communication, the "Boomers," and new approaches for dealing with emotional strains of anxiety and depression, among others. Each chapter concludes with exercises and activities designed to help readers practice and hone their skills. This book is ideal for courses in departments of gerontology, social work, nursing, and communication.

Review: "Dr. Dreher's book is a concise and highly readable guide to developing and enhancing one's communication skills for the betterment of the elderly person's quality of life... [It] clearly has a place on the bookshelf of every layman and professional alike who interacts with elderly people." - Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, about the first edition "...extremely useful as a teaching tool." - Springer Series in Geriatric Nursing, about the first edition"

Bibliographic Details

Title: Communication Skills for Working With Elders...
Publisher: Springer Pub Co
Publication Date: 1987
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good