This study highlights the need to develop the knowledge and competence of care home managers in relation to palliative care. This is particularly important given the increasing number of people who are living with non-malignant disease within a care home setting.
The two largest factors highlight the need to address the organisational aspects of caring and provide training in negotiating conflicting ethical principles.
EXPLANATIONS OF ageing, life expectancy and demographics lead into a discussion of the main aspects and theories of the psychology of including intelligence, memory, language, personality and lifestyle, and mental health in later life. The book describes complex concepts through practical and relatable examples for the target population.
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