A comprehensive and practical guide to the care and management of patients with dementia, from the time of diagnosis to the end of life. This edition includes a chapter on mild cognitive impairment and expanded coverage on the pathophysiology of common and uncommon causes of dementia.

This practical text offers a comprehensive introduction to dementia care, shaped by the requirements for compassion in practice and a multidisciplinary approach, with chapters underpinned by key policies and strategies. Taking a strengths approach, it gives practitioners the tools to help their patients live well with their condition and is essential reading for all health care students.

This illustrated guide to caring for people with dementia analyses practical prevention and management techniques. By exploring cognitive, physical and sensory loss, the text examines ways of improving communication with those with dementia to enhance their understanding of their environment.

Doll therapy can be a comforting intervention for people with dementia, but ethical issues make it a hotly debated topic. This is the first book to look closely at the issues, using theory and current research to advocate the use of dolls in therapeutic practice. With guidelines for practice, this is a must read for all dementia care professionals.

This practical guide is designed to give those who care for people with dementia a clear sense of how reminiscence can be used to improve the quality of life of people with dementia by stimulating communication and promoting confidence and self-worth.

Encouraging those who care for people with dementia to develop their own creative skills, this book provides a creative map of care with easy-to-follow examples and detailed case studies.