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The first practical guide to cover the basics of attachment theory and how it can be applied to improve the wellbeing of older adults in care. The Care Act 2014 proposed a radical shift to a preventative, strengths-based approach to social care, and this book includes tools for frontline health and care workers to adapt this policy into practice.

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The significance of attachment theory for working with older people has been overlooked, and yet its importance is clear - evident in the experiences of people who struggle to adapt to new ways of living, to life with limiting health conditions, or to new social networks.This book explains how an understanding of attachment theory can empower health and social care staff, and improve the care of older people. It also serves as an accessible introduction to strengths-based working, covering principles and practice as well as key practice issues such as positive risk-taking, supporting people with dementia, working in end of life settings and working with whole families.With in-depth case studies depicting a broad span of experiences and easy to use tools for practice, this practical guide serves as an essential guide for all staff supporting older adults.This hands-on guide will help frontline workers convert this policy vision into practice.

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Introduction. Foreword. Preface. 1. An Introduction to Strengths-Based Practice with Older People. 2. Introduction to Attachment Theory. 3. Working with the Whole Family. 4. A Good Life in Care. 5. Maintaining Connections and Interests. 6. Positive Risk-Taking. 7. End of Life and Bereavement. 8. Reflective Supervision, Staff Well-Being, and Strengths-Based Leadership. Tools. Acknowledgements.

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