Anthroposophical Care for the Elderly

Anthroposophical Care for the Elderly

Anthroposophic medicine recognizes the individuality of each human being, a philosophy that is essential to caring for the elderly if we consider it important to see beyond the outer signs of th ageing body and ensure dignity for everyone.

Anthroposophical Care for the Elderly describes specific approaches for professional nurses and caregivers and offers practical care plans. While care cannot itself heal, it can provide a foundation for the healing process to work. This book will help those who work with the elderly with invaluable guidance and advice.

C O N T E N T S:

Foreword
Introduction

Part 1: Fundamentals of the Anthroposophical Knowledge of Man

1. Fourfoldness
2. Threefoldness
3. Regarding the Senses

Part 2: Selected Concepts from Anthroposophy Relevant to Care

4. The Human Being and the Environment
5. The Biography
6. Old Age
7. Health and Illness
8. Repeated Earth Lives
9. The Concept of Care

Part 3: Guidelines for the Application of the Anthroposophical Model of Care

10. Application of the Model of Care to Practice

Endnotes
Bibliography

About the Author

Annegret Camps trained as a nurse at Herdecke anthroposophical hospital in Germany, and worked in care for the elderly. She lectures on nursing and care work.

Brigitte Hagenhoff trained in care for the elderly and has a masters degree in care work. She works in care for the elderly.

Ada van der Star lectures on care for the elderly in Germany.