The Care and Wellbeing of Older People is aimed at all those training and taking courses relating to the healthcare of older people. This could mean pre- and post-registration students in universities and colleges as well as practitioners in hospitals and care homes. The book relates to UK standards and competencies (e.g. NMC Standards, Skills for Health and Skills for Care competencies) relating to the care and wellbeing of Older People. The book is suitable for students in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Student learning is supported by case studies, activities, a glossary, references and further reading. Covering a wide range of topics in primary and secondary care, this contributed volume provides a comprehensive exploration of the current issues and challenges involved in the care of older people. With a focus on the user s experience of care and the implications for joint working, the textbook includes chapters on subjects like: Values; Communication; Advocacy and rights; Interprofessional working; Protecting vulnerable adults; Promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing; Life in care; Palliative care; Social networks. This is the core undergraduate textbook in a new series of resources on the Care and Wellbeing of Older People. Titles in the series will cover theory and practice, knowledge and skills development, reflection and professional development. The series will include books for both undergraduate pre-registration students and for postgraduate students. Contents: PART ONE 1. Values - what older people have told us 2. Policy and politics (disadvantaged) 3. Sociology (disadvantaged) 4. Person-centred care PART TWO 5. Communication 6. Promoting dignity and compassionate care for older people in hospital 7. Assessment and care planning 8. Involving relatives and carers 9. Advocacy and rights 10. Protecting older vulnerable adults 11. Inter-professional working PART THREE 12. Lifestyle (major physical and mental health risks) 13. Promoting mental health and wellbeing 14. Promoting physical health 15. Transitions 16. Palliative care, death and bereavement 17. Medicines, concordance 18. The homeless 19. Life in care 20. Social networks Conclusion Glossary References