Thought-provoking account of how the world's aging population will impact on society, offering radical solutions.

Ideal for quick reference in any ward or community environment, this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information on wound care at your fingertips.

Contains a wealth of essential wound care information for nurses. This title focuses on the needs of nurses who are new to wound care practice, covering all the fundamentals of wound care including wound healing, wound assessment, cleansing and dressing selection and adjunctive therapies.

A resource that provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories. It also includes examples of successful stories to use as guides, as well as information and photocopiable resources for delivering training on the use of social stories. It is based on detailed work carried out in homes, schools and pre-schools.

The first book to address the subject in its own right, this book targets good practice and stimulates an agenda for change. The contributors explore the implications for younger people with dementia and their families at personal and service-development levels. They call for a multi-disciplinary approach to all stages of the provision of services.

Written by a team of experts from the National Childbirth Trust, this guide is intended to help you through your pregnancy and the first three months with your baby - covering all aspects from finding out you're pregnant to the first days at home.

Written in clear, accessible language, this guide to one of the most vital characteristics of the human species describes how the memory works and how individuals can make it work for them.

In the UK, more people are aged over sixty-five than under sixteen and by 2050, over a third of the developed world will be over sixty. This book explores the scientific background and the implications of our ageing population. It tackles every aspect of the subject from ageism to euthanasia to anti-ageing cream.

Could this be our 1948 moment?

Embarking on IVF - or any assisted fertility treatment - can be a very demanding experience, but the right physical, nutritional and emotional support can lessen these stresses increase your chances of success. This title offers an explanation of various aspects of fertility and addresses the issues involved in using assisted conception.