| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 167 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Bridges to understanding -- How aging affects communication -- Interacting with the elderly -- How illness affects communication skills -- Exchanging messages despite barriers -- Decision making in the elderly -- Group involvement -- Promoting self expression -- Computers and the oldest generation -- Preserving morale. |
| Summary |
"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 com. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Social work with older people.
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Social work with older people. |
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Communication in social work.
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Communication in social work. |
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Communicative disorders in old age.
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Communicative disorders in old age. |
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Interpersonal communication.
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Interpersonal communication. |
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Communication Disorders. |
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Communication. |
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Aged. |
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Interpersonal Relations. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Dreher, Barbara Bender. Communication skills for working with elders. 2nd ed. New York : Springer, ©2001 0826114059 9780826114051 (DLC) 00067051 (OCoLC)45437259 |
| ISBN |
9780826116239 (electronic book) |
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082611623X (electronic book) |
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0826114059 (paperback) |
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