Description
Book Synopsis"I regard this as a long overdue and highly relevant addition to the literature on dementia care. Its grounding in the reality of practice and realistic approach will make it a very valuable workbook for a wide range of car workers. The book will play a large part in helping to improve dementia care by presenting a vision and manual for 'best fit' realistic practice."Danny Walsh, University of Nottingham, UK
"This is an excellent text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The strong emphasis on person centred approaches and relationships permeates throughout the book and the activities presented provide the reader with the opportunity to reflect upon their own practice and the best fit options identify interventions for consideration."
Sandra Fleming, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
"I thought this book was a very useful and detailed text exploring the world of the person with dementia and their
Table of Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgements
The dementia care workbook
The felt experience: The person with dementia
The felt experience: Carers
Attitudes
The environment of care
The person with dementia
Engagement - connecting with the person
Empowerment and disempowerment
Facilitating person-centred care: Worksheets and activities
Appendices
References
Index
