by JillManthorpe (Editor), EsmeMoniz-Cook (Author)
For the increasing number of people diagnosed with dementia each year, treatment in the early stages can make a significant difference to their quality of life. This book provides examples of psychosocial interventions: taking into consideration the individual, social and environmental aspects of the person's life.
It looks at ways of providing support at the time of diagnosis and goes on to explore a variety of interventions and services for the treatment of early dementia. Bringing together the knowledge and experiences of professionals from both the UK and Europe, the contributors describe interventions for both psychological and practical problems with case examples such as memory support groups, art therapies and assistive technologies for use in the home.
This accessible book will be essential reading for practitioners and carers working with those with early dementia and will be extremely useful in both professional development and for those new to dementia care.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: 1
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 01 Nov 2008
ISBN 10: 1843106833
ISBN 13: 9781843106838
Book Overview: Examining early psychosocial interventions in dementia care, this evidence-based guide to practice brings together the knowledge and experience of professionals across the UK and Europe
As a publication it is both timely and encouraging... The book's emphasis throughout is upon early dementia. It is devoutly to be hoped that the forthcoming implementation of the strategy will incorporate some of the evidence-based interventions (non-medical treatments/services) described in the book. At the very least there is so much of value that should be included in the training of all working in the field. A prime example is the excellent chapter on what (and how) to tell people with dementia about their diagnosis.
This is a major contribution that brings much encouragement.
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