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Record Nr.

UNINA9910812885503321

Autore

Jenkins Catharine <1960->

Titolo

Dementia care at a glance / / Catharine Jenkins, Laura Ginesi, Bernie Keenan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicheter, West Sussex : , : John Wiley & Sons, , 2015

©2016

ISBN

1-118-86000-4

1-118-85999-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (176 pages)

Collana

At a glance series

Disciplina

616.83

Soggetti

Dementia

Caregivers

Patients - Care

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About the companion website -- Part1 Setting the scene -- Part 2 Dementia causes and types -- Part 3 Well-being and response in early stages -- Part 4 Underpinning principles and skills -- Part 5 Mental health problems -- Part 6 Physical health problems -- Part 7 Interventions -- Part 8 The physical environment -- Part 9 Carers and relationships -- Part 10 Responding to dementia-related difficulties -- Part 11 Ethical and legal issues -- Part 12 The future -- References -- Further reading -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Dementia Care at a Glance is the perfect companion for health and social care professionals, nurses, students as well as family members and voluntary workers needing information and guidance about dementia care. Taking a person-centred and interpersonal approach, each chapter outlines an aspect of the experience of living with dementia and the steps that the nurse or healthcare professional can take to support them. This comprehensive book will assist readers to respond effectively, sensitively and with compassion to people living with dementia in acute settings, as well as in care environments and at home. It acknowledges the challenges that arise for people with dementia, family members and professionals and offers practical



solutions based on current thinking and best practice.-Presented in the bestselling at a Glance format, with superb illustrations and a concise approach -Covers the common forms and manifestations of dementia, their causes, and how to address them -Addresses a wide range of topics including, interventions, communication, care planning, medication, therapy, leadership as well as ethical and legal issues -Takes a positive holistic approach, including not only physical and mental health issues but social and spiritual implications and a person-centred focus throughout -Suitable for students on a range of healthcare courses -Supported by a with multiple-choice questions and reflective questions.