{"product_id":"living-with-the-challenges-of-dementia-9781847093288","title":"Living with the Challenges of Dementia","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than 800,000 people in the UK are currently affected by dementia, a figure set to increase as the population ages. This book, addressed to carers and loved ones, explores how to handle the difficult emotions involved in looking after a loved one with dementia, such as denial, shame, anger, guilt and grief. It examines the harrowing process of effectively losing a person on a day-to-day basis, and suggests the best ways to maintain psychological health and well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn insightful and reflective read, it is ideal for those working in care home settings where families often reach crisis point. It would also be a useful addition for nurses and carers working in long-term dementia care settings to encourage empathy and highlight the importance of relationship-centred care. * Nursing Standard *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics include:*\tUnderstanding the changes in memory, personality and behaviour*\tDeveloping an understanding of personal challenge*\tOvercoming loneliness and isolation*\tHow family dynamics may affect the caring experience*\t'The long goodbye' - coping with progressive decline*\tSevere dementia and end of life care*\tFinding meaning in the experience - is there a 'positive' side of looking after someone with dementia?","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49413634130263,"sku":"9781847093288","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781847093288.jpg?v=1730520867","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/living-with-the-challenges-of-dementia-9781847093288","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}