Year Published: 2002
Product Code: 9780863882449
Categories:
ELDERLY
Description: This edition draws together many new ideas and practical approaches from a wide variety of professionals working at the leading edge of dementia care. Beginning with the diagnosis of dementia and other problems associated with ageing, this book considers assessment, the person centred model of dementia, rehabilitation and therapy. It outlines practical interventions, illustrated with case studies that provide a stimulating insight into contemporary understanding and practice. Nursing staff, occupational therapists, residential care workers, social workers and all those in day-to-day contact with elderly people will be inspired by this vital handbook for all care staff.
Author: Graham Stokes / Fiona Goudie
Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd/TANDF
Year Published: 2002
Format: SPI
Target: elderly;
Keywords: dementia; care;