Murna Downs

This textbook book provides a comprehensive overview of psycho-social perspectives and principles in dementia care by drawing on a range of evidence including the lived experience of people with dementia and their families, practice wisdom, research evidence and scholarship across a range of settings.

People with dementia need increasingly specialised support as they approach the end of life, and so too do their families and the professionals working with them. This book describes not only what can be done to ensure maximum quality of life for those in the final stages of the illness, but also how best to support those involved in caring for them. Emphasising the importance of being attuned to the experiences and needs of the person with dementia,...