This introduction to dementia is for all health professionals involved in
the care of these patients, both in the hospital and the community. It covers a
wide range of ways in which dementia can affect the lives of patients and their
carers.This is a comprehensive, readable introduction to the subject of dementia
intended for use by all health professionals involved in the provision of care
for this group of patients, both in the hospital and in the community. It
presents a broad look at the wide range of ways in which dementia can affect
the lives of those with the illness and their carers. The author combines a
compassionate understanding of the problems of dementia with a reassuringly
positive attitude to the ways in which those problems may be faced and coped
with. Although academically based it is written in such clear language that it
remains accessible to carers and other non-health professionals with an
interest in the subject. Features: * Written to take account of the significant
scientific research findings in recent years, offering a broad understanding of
the condition and the most appropriate approaches for dealing with it *
Straightforwardly addresses the questions and concerns that are most frequently
encountered in this area of care * Takes a holistic, problem-orientated
approach and is based on an understanding of the way dementia affects
individuals
