This practice and training guide is written with the needs of health and social care professionals working with people with dementia in mind. Drawing together theoretical considerations and examples of good practice, the authors look at the different stages of dementia and explain how to: make the initial diagnosis including guidelines for distinguishing dementia from depression; convey the diagnosis to the person with dementia and their family outlining the use of cognitive tests and the role of anti-dementia drugs; support the client through lifestyle adjustments;care for end-stage dementia patients looking for example at the choice between community or institutional care.The book is illustrated with case studies and includes a chapter on understanding and responding to the needs of the carer such as access to information and support and the effect on their own health. Outlining the shared knowledge base required by health and social care practitioners, this useful and accessible work book will also facilitate inter-disciplinary and inter-agency working. » BUY the paperback «Author informationSteve IliffeVari DrennanSubject areasDementiaBy the same authorsDepression in Later LifeJill Manthorpe and Steve IliffePeople who bought this, also boughtTraining and Development for Dementia Care Workers Anthea InnesThe Pool Activity Level (PAL) Instrument for Occupational Profiling: A Practical Resource for Carers of People with Cognitive Impairment, Second Edition Jackie PoolTraining Manual for Working with Older People in Residential and Day Care Settings Jacki Pritchard
1. The Clinical Features of Dementia. 2. Confirming and Conveying the Diagnosis. 3. The Pathway of Dementia. 4. Carers of People with Dementia. 5. Caring for People as the Dementia Progresses. 6. Good practice and Service Development. Bibliography. Index.
It has long been recognised that General Practitioners and the Primary Care Team are in an ideal position to observe the initial changes of dementia leading to early diagnosis... This concise clear excellent book from the Bradford Dementia Group has been written as a guide to action to help General Practitioners and their Primary Health Care Team colleagues to effectively diagnose, treat and support people with dementia and their carers... It is clear, jargon-free and reflects the group's commitment to person-centred approach to dementia. I highly recommend it and feel it would be a useful addition to the libraries, GP and allied professionals, PCT's, Social Services and medical school libraries.
