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Practical Management of Dementia

A Multi-Professional Approach, Second Edition
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Practical Management of Dementia Second Edition offers a thorough guide to recognising and addressing the difficulties encountered in caring for dementia patients. It incorporates the latest research on diagnosis, detection and management, blending extensive practical experience with current evidence-based knowledge. The book explores medical, psychological and social strategies, advocating a holistic approach that includes pharmacological, psychological and social interventions tailored to individual patients, while also considering spiritual needs.
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Ideal for healthcare professionals, carers and anyone involved in dementia care seeking a comprehensive, clear and practical resource to improve understanding and management of dementia.

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Practical Management of Dementia, Second Edition remains a comprehensive guide to identifying the challenges faced in caring for patients with dementia.

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Practical Management of Dementia Second Edition remains a comprehensive guide to identifying the challenges faced in caring for patients with dementia. Integrating new research into the diagnosis, detection, and management of dementia, this book brings together a wealth of extensive practical experience and knowledge. It answers questions on medical, psychological, and social management in an informative, evidence-based manner.

Emphasising the need for a variety of pharmacological, psychological, and social approaches that can be adapted for individual patients, it also encourages an understanding of the patients' spiritual needs.

Reviews of the First Edition:

'This is a highly readable and useful resource.' NURSING STANDARD

'Comprehensive and valuable. Of merit to all healthcare team members from all care setting perspectives.' GERIATRICS TODAY

'Consistent and clear, well written and edited.' THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846194122

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 July 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: CRC Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 635g

Pages: 248

About the Author

respectively Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield and Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University of Huddersfield; Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University of Huddersfield

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