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020			_a9781138904118
060			_aWM 220
100	1		_aChristopher, Gary
245			_aDementia : _bcurrent perspectives in research and treatment
260			_aLondon : _bRoutledge, _c2023
300			_a248p
520			_aThis book explores how our conception of dementia has changed since its initial discovery, taking in advancements in knowledge that translate into better ways to manage the condition. Providing detailed reports of the latest research, the book explores the myriad forms of dementia. Written in accessible language, it looks at current methods of assessing and diagnosing the condition before turning to contemporary approaches to treatment. Chapters dedicated to often overlooked issues include raising awareness about how dementia affects the lives of those with an intellectual developmental disorder, the fundamental need to consider cultural differences, and the need to fully acknowledge and support informal carers. The final section of the text examines how COVID-19 has spotlighted serious gaps in healthcare for those living with dementia. Fortified with straightforward explanations and references to clinical material throughout, the book is essential reading not only for clinical psychologists in training and those in practice seeking an overview of the field and latest developments, but for a broader audience as well.
650		4	_95822 _aDementia
650		4	_95869 _aDiagnosis
650		4	_913663 _aTreatment
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