This engaging and practical book shows how older people who are disoriented or depressed by the process of ageing can experience a renewed sense of connectedness and life-affirmation through the expressive arts and arts therapies. The contributors combine an analysis of theoretical considerations around themes of aging, society and dementia.

Examines in detail the particular needs and experiences of young adults, many of whom will be taking on fresh responsibilities, buying their own homes and starting families. At a time when life promises so much, a major bereavement can be devastating. Bereavement brings with it a multitude of different physical and emotional demands.

Hypertension remains the major treatable risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart attack and heart failure. Since the last edition, several important clinical trials have been published and new guidelines on how to manage high blood pressure have also been produced.

A handbook for healthcare professionals that covers various aspects of pre-term nutrition, using evidence-based information to promote safe and effective practice.

The fetal heart is considered to be the most important and difficult part of fetal examination. This book and the accompanying DVD aims to enable the reader to find out whether the heart is normal or not, and to diagnose the type of cardiac abnormality if present. It covers basic anatomy and embryology; and explains what to look for, why and how.

This pocket guide provides a concise overview of how to complete a systematic review, and criteria that should be used for assessing the quality of existing reviews. It examines evidence-based practice, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis.

David Kessler - the world's foremost expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving - journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning.

This book is designed as a practical toolkit to aid those training to do clinical supervision or starting out as clinical supervisors.

Practical advice for sufferers and carers on coping with dementia.

Helps you to learn 3-lead ECG interpretation. This title helps you to understand the entire ECG process - from finding a heartbeat, to monitoring an electrocardiogram, to interpreting the heart rhythm.

Fluids and electrolytes are key subjects in nursing education that contribute to the student nurse's ability to meet the 'Standards of Proficiency of Care Delivery and Care Management': a requirement for entry to the nursing register. This book reviews the fundamentals of fluids and electrolytes in an easy-to-understand way.

Does forgetting signal a failing mind? What can be done to ward off forgetfulness? Is there an upside to forgetting?

This book introduces the principles, themes and issues that define what it means to be a nurse today. It explains the theory and knowledge required to develop person-centred skills and explores the diverse settings and patient groups that students will encounter on their placements.

Explains how and why sensitive, safe, evidence-based holistic nursing care is carried out, including topics common to all fields of practice. This title covers core nursing skills that are emphasised to reflect the importance of clinical skills as well as the underpinning theory.

Provides a look at death from a sociological perspective. Arguing that despite popular belief death does not make us equal, this book states that dying is a chaotic and uncertain process. It examines the medicalisation of care for the dying, attitudes of carers, the notion of the 'good death', the euthanasia debate and the fear of cancer.

From Birth to Sixteen outlines children's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development from infancy through to adolescence.

Artwork depicting frontline workers during their action and fight in the Coronavirus global outbreak.