Essentials of dementia : everything you really need to know for working in dementia care

By:

Rahman, Shibley

Contributor(s):

Howard, Rob

Publication details: London : Jessica Kingsley, 2018Description: 238pISBN:

9781785923975

Subject(s):

Dementia

NLM classification:

WT 155.

Summary: To provide high quality dementia care, professionals need to be both knowledgeable about dementia and skilled in the provision of care. This book is an introductory reference guide that will help students, professionals and practitioners develop their skills and expertise to better respond to the needs of people with dementia. It sets out information and advice on essential topics, research and evidence-based practice within dementia care in a clear, sensible way. Based on the standard course structure for higher and further dementia education, this wide-ranging textbook covers topics including dementia diagnosis, person-centred care and law, ethics and safeguarding. The new go-to book for the dementia curriculum, it is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to improve the required core skills and values needed to care for those affected by dementia.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Barcode
Book	Hirson Library (St Helier) Shelves	WM 220 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	021362
Book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves	WT 155 RAH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	14963
Book	PRUH Education Centre Library Shelves	WT 155 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	B04362
Book	QEH Library (Lewisham and Greenwich) Shelves	WT 155 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	W0006675
Book	Sally Howell Library (Epsom) Shelves	WM 220 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	012930
Book	South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves	WT 155 RAH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	023129
Book	UHL Library (Lewisham and Greenwich) Shelves	WT 155 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	L04564
Book	Whittington Health Library Shelves	WM 220 RAH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	00011878

To provide high quality dementia care, professionals need to be both knowledgeable about dementia and skilled in the provision of care. This book is an introductory reference guide that will help students, professionals and practitioners develop their skills and expertise to better respond to the needs of people with dementia. It sets out information and advice on essential topics, research and evidence-based practice within dementia care in a clear, sensible way. Based on the standard course structure for higher and further dementia education, this wide-ranging textbook covers topics including dementia diagnosis, person-centred care and law, ethics and safeguarding. The new go-to book for the dementia curriculum, it is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to improve the required core skills and values needed to care for those affected by dementia.

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