The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for Occupational Profiling

Author: Jackie Pool
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857004638
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 221

Book Description
The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument is widely used as the framework for providing activity-based care for people with cognitive impairments, including dementia. The Instrument is recommended for daily living skills training and activity planning in the National Institute for Clinical Excellence Clinical Guidelines for Dementia (NICE 2006), and has been proven valid and reliable by a recent research study. It is an essential resource for any practitioner or carer wanting to provide fulfilling occupation for clients with cognitive impairments. This fourth edition of The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for Occupational Profiling includes a new section on using the PAL Checklist to carry out sensory interventions, together with the photocopiable Instrument itself in a new easy-to-use format, and plans that help to match users' abilities to activities. It includes the latest research on the use of the PAL Instrument in a range of settings, and new case studies, as well as information about how a new online PAL tool complements and supports the book. The book also contains suggestions for activities, together with information on obtaining the necessary resources and guidance for carrying out the activities with individuals of different ability levels, as revealed by the PAL Checklist.

The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument

Author: Jackie Pool
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
ISBN: 9781853028137
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Designed for the use of carers at home and for professionals in residential and community settings working in the statutory, voluntary, and private sectors, this practical guide provides a framework for developing meaningful occupation for people with dementia. The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument derives from a developmental model which suggests that people with dementia have discrete levels of cognitive ability. Jackie Pool's book enables people with dementia to engage in planned activities appropriate to their level of cognitive functioning, which are targeted to their specific needs, abilities, and interests. Based on a person-centered approach, the PAL instrument helps to maintain the maximal sense of identity and orientation of people with dementia. Already used and recommended by professionals, this resource guides the reader through a series of clear practical steps, using case studies, to enable them to understand, plan, and implement their use of the PAL Instrument. It contains photocopiable activity checklists and activity plans. It also provides guidelines and materials for monitoring the outcomes of the use of the instrument, and applying this assessment to future practice. The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument will be an indispensable resource for carers striving to understand and support people in their experience of dementia.

Museums, Health and Well-Being

Author: Helen Chatterjee
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317092716
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
The role of museums in enhancing well-being and improving health through social intervention is one of the foremost topics of importance in the museums sector today. With an aging population and emerging policies on the social responsibilities of museums, the sector is facing an unprecedented challenge in how to develop services to meet the needs of its communities in a more holistic and inclusive way. This book sets the scene for the future of museums where the health and well-being of communities is top of the agenda. The authors draw together existing research and best practice in the area of museum interventions in health and social care and offer a detailed overview of the multifarious outcomes of such interactions, including benefits and challenges. This timely book will be essential reading for museum professionals, particularly those involved in access and education, students of museums and heritage studies, as well as practitioners of arts in health, art therapists, care and community workers.

From Dementia to Rementia

Author: Jackie Pool
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1839973161
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
This innovative book sets out practical guidance for people with dementia, their families and carers on reducing the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Applying a 'rementia' based approach to dementia care, Jackie Pool shows how therapeutic cognitive rehabilitation techniques can be used to reduce symptoms of dementia and ultimately improve quality of life for people living with dementia. Covering topics such as nutrition, stress, communication, memory and sleep, it provides all the tools and information necessary to build a personalised and flexible self-care plan which will improve and sustain quality of life. By clearing away the myths and stigma surrounding dementia, this book creates room for cooperation, creativity and hope.

Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States

Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309142393
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.

The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for Occupational Profiling

Author: Jackie Pool
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1849052212
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 221

Book Description
This fourth edition contains all the latest research on the use of the PAL Instrument, new information on using the PAL Checklist to carry out sensory interventions and information about how a new online PAL tool supports the book. It features photocopiable activity checklists and plans that help to match users' abilities with activities.

Frames of Reference for Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Author: Paula Kramer
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 1975140346
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 818

Book Description
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Frames of Reference for Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Fourth Edition, uses frames of reference for diagnostic categories (neuro-development, social participation, etc.) as effective blueprints for applying theory to pediatric OT practice. Updated with new chapters, case examples, and a new focus on evidence-based practice. This proven approach helps students understand the “why” of each frame of reference before moving on to the “how” of creating effective treatment programs to help pediatric clients lead richer, fuller lives. The book first covers the foundations of frames reference for pediatric OT (Section I), and then covers commonly used frames of reference such as motor skill acquisition, biomechanical, and sensory integration (Section II). A final section discusses newer focused/specific frames of reference like handwriting skills and social participation. A standardized format within each frame of reference chapter covers the same elements (Theoretical Base, Supporting Evidence, the Function/Dysfunction Continuum, Guide to Evaluation, and Application to Practice) to help students build the knowledge and skills needed for effective practice.

The Rejection Sensitivity Journal For ADHD

Author: Ruth-Ellen Danquah
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781008969889
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
Rejection sensitivity is part of ADHD. Almost 100% of people with ADHD experience rejection sensitivity.- WILLIAM DODSON, M.D., LF-APA Does this sound like you? You can be easily embarrassed You have bouts of low self-esteem. You feel anxious, especially in social settings You have problems with maintaining healthy relationships You stay away from social situations and withdraw from other people You set high standards for yourself & others that are often impossible to meet You feel like a failure because you haven't lived up to other people's expectations You get very angry or have an emotional outburst when they feel like someone has hurt or rejected you This is where The Rejection Sensitivity Journal For ADHD can lend a hand. Made from a person with ADHD for a person with ADHD this journal will give you tools to reduce your daily stressors and help you process rejection in a more helpful way. Here's what's inside; An easy way for you to pinpoint where rejection is present in your daily through visuals. 12 Journal prompts to help discover where you have been suppressing your emotions. 5-day self-validation challenge to help you to call back fragments of your power. 5 Step framework to process feedback even when the feedback feels painful to hear. A rejection resilience checklist so you are crystal clear on what you need to bounce back from rejection 4 weeks of resilience fuelled exercises backed by science, plus additional resources to help you on your rejection resilience journey, including a quiz, a meditation and deepening hypnosis to reprogram your subconscious and integrate this work. The Rejection Sensitivity Journal for ADHD delivers effective exercises & frameworks to improve your resilience when it comes to the compound effect of rejection. Ruth-Ellen believes you should be celebrated, not just tolerated, but due to the infrastructure of the world that doesn't always happen. As a person who was identified as neurodivergent in her early 30s she has been advocating as well as educating as an ADHD & Neurodivergent coach, trainer & healer. It's time to reclaim your big, beautiful life you were always meant to have. Become rejection resilient by finally feeling safe enough to own rejection and bounce back from it with a shorter recovery time. Get started now by scrolling up to the top and clicking the BUY NOW button!

Arthrogryposis

Author: Lynn T. Staheli
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521571067
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
The term arthrogryposis describes a range of congenital contractures that lead to childhood deformities. It encompasses a number of syndromes and sporadic deformities that are rare individually but collectively are not uncommon. Yet, the existing medical literature on arthrogryposis is sparse and often confusing. The aim of this book is to provide individuals affected with arthrogryposis, their families, and health care professionals with a helpful guide to better understand the condition and its therapy. With this goal in mind, the editors have taken great care to ensure that the presentation of complex clinical information is at once scientifically accurate, patient oriented, and accessible to readers without a medical background. The book is authored primarily by members of the medical staff of the Arthrogryposis Clinic at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, one of the leading teams in the management of the condition, and will be an invaluable resource for both health care professionals and families of affected individuals.

Human Resources Administration for Educational Leaders

Author: M. Scott Norton, Professor Emeritus
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1452245274
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 457

Book Description
A comprehensive and research-based text detailing the important relationship between school administration and human resources administration. "The author provides [students] with specific strategies for navigating the treacherous waters of personnel selection, development, retention, and removal. I wish I had the book when I began my work as Director of Personnel." —Zach Kelehear University of South Carolina Human Resources Administration for Educational Leaders balances theory and pedagogy to demonstrate the historical evolution of the human resources function in education, the link between human resources and organizational effectiveness, and the new trends in human resources accountability. Key Features and Benefits: Provides students with samples of the tools that practicing HR administrators use for planning, recruiting, interviewing, selecting, evaluating, compensating, and developing staff personnel Dedicates separate chapters to areas often neglected in other texts: collective bargaining, human resources responsibility for classified personnel, accountability, and organizational climate and the human resources function Features engaging simulations in the form of case studies and critical questions to help students apply the concepts to practice Accompanied by High-Quality Ancillaries Instructors′ Resources on CD-ROM includes a test bank, sample syllabi, PowerPoint slide presentations, and more.