Dementia care at a glance

By:

Jenkins, Catharine

Contributor(s):

9781118859988

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

WT 155

Summary: 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 companion website with multiple–choice questions and reflective questions

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	CEME Library (NELFT) Shelves	WM221 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		NE11822
Book	Croydon Health Services Library Shelves	WM 220 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		CR0000009092
Book 14-day loan	Ferriman information and Library Service (North Middlesex) Shelves	WM 220 JEN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		MX488558127
Book	Hillingdon Hospitals Library Services (Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation) Shelves	WM220 JEN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		HIL001008
Book	PRUH Education Centre Library Shelves	WT 155 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		B04583
Book	Queen's Hospital Jackie Blanks Library Shelves	WM 220 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		T10154
Book	South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves	WT 155 JEN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Issued	20/05/2024	023298
Book 14-day loan	Whittington Health Library Shelves	WM 220 JEN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		00009822

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 companion website with multiple–choice questions and reflective questions

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