Author(s): Nicola Kendall; Caroline Jeffery (Contribution by); Joyce Simard (Foreword by); Sharron Tolman (Contribution by); Lisa Howarth (Contribution by); Ann White (Contribution by); Barbara Edwards (Contribution by); Julie Young (Contribution by); Chris Hayday (Contribution by); Trish Winter (Contribution by); Joanne Atkinson (Contribution by)

General Health

Namaste Care is a therapeutic approach to caring for those living with advanced dementia, focused on improving their quality of life through a simple, soothing and rewarding process. This step-by-step guide is for anyone looking to translate the principles of the Namaste Care approach successfully and professionally into a home or care setting, with an emphasis on the value of volunteers in the community in implementing this.

The Namaste Care approach is focussed on giving comfort and pleasure to people with advanced dementia through sensory stimulation, especially the use of touch, and this book provides extensive guidance on every stage of the process, including harnessing community interest, recruiting and training volunteers, and managing pain and discomfort. In a time of ever-growing strain on healthcare resources, this practical guide is a timely reminder of the power and value of informal care and compassionate communities in helping to care better for people with dementia, and is essential reading for carers, professionals and family members.