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The Family Experience of Dementia
A Reflective Workbook for Professionals
Jack Morris and Gary Morris. Foreword by Kate Swaffer
Dementia doesn't just affect the person with the diagnosis, but their family and friends too. This book provides practitioners with strategies to support families living with dementia pre- to post-diagnosis, using the story of a family and based on research throughout to help practitioners understand the lived experiences of everyone involved. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.98in / 226mm x 152mm, 320pp, $27.95ISBN: 97817859257402020, Ebook, ePUB, $32.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-983-5 -
Dementia, Law and Ethics
A Practical Guide for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals
Julian C. Hughes, Aileen Beatty and Charlotte Emmett
This guide will give practitioners the confidence to deal with the ethical and legal issues which arise in clinical dementia contexts. The standalone chapters cover difficult issues such as abuse, behaviour that challenges, and forced care, and the book contains clinical case vignettes throughout. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.98in / 226mm x 152mm, 224pp, $35.00ISBN: 97817859251082020, Ebook, ePUB, $35.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-896-8 -
The Pocket Guide to Mouth and Dental Hygiene in Dementia Care
Guidance for Maintaining Good Oral Health
Dr Daniel J. Nightingale
This pocket guide sets out tailored advice for supporting the oral and dental needs of people living with dementia. It sets out straightforward models on providing effective preventative mouth care, spotting symptoms and what to do when problems occur. This concise handbook will help any professionals working day to day with people with dementia. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 7.72in x 5.12in / 196mm x 130mm, 112pp, $21.95ISBN: 97817877513092020, Ebook, ePUB, $21.95ISBN: 9781787751316 -
Dementia-Friendly Communities
Why We Need Them and How We Can Create Them
Susan H. McFadden, PhD
A hopeful and person-centred account of how friendship and community can create an environment where people with dementia are able to thrive. With examples of successful dementia-friendly initiatives, it shows their many benefits, not only for people living with dementia, but also their family, friends, and the wider community. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.98in / 226mm x 152mm, 240pp, $35.00ISBN: 97817859281612020, Ebook, ePUB, $35.00ISBN: 9781785928789 -
Social Work with Autistic People
Essential Knowledge, Skills and the Law for Working with Children and Adults
Yo Dunn. Forewords by Alex Ruck Keene and Ruth Allen
Achievable solutions for social workers working with autistic people - including those with complex needs - to maintain full lives in their communities, and avoid inappropriate institutional placements. Practical, autism-specific approaches are offered to enable practitioners to support and empower autistic people to achieve a good quality of life. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 256pp, $35.00ISBN: 97817859207902020, Ebook, ePUB, $35.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-339-0 -
Essentials of Delirium
Everything You Really Need to Know for Working in Delirium Care
Dr Shibley Rahman. Forewords by Prof Sharon Inouye and Prof Alasdair MacLullich. Afterwords by Dr Daniel Davis and Dr Amit Arora
This introductory reference guide provides in-depth knowledge and information for students and practitioners to help better their response to patients with delirium. Detailing all aspects of delirium care, including ethical considerations, it is an essential resource in widening professional understanding and care improvement. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 240pp, $29.95ISBN: 97817859267302020, Ebook, ePUB, $29.95ISBN: 9781785926747 -
Coping with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
A Guide to Managing Memory Loss, Effective Brain Training and Reducing the Risk of Dementia
Mary Jordan
Practical self-help strategies for older individuals and their families to help slow the onset of Mild Cognitive Impairment. Includes activities, health and lifestyle changes, memory aids, therapies and technological aids. Also suitable for those with early stage dementia wishing to prevent the condition worsening. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 5.28in / 216mm x 134mm, 224pp, $21.95ISBN: 97817877509062020, Ebook, ePUB, $21.95ISBN: 9781787750913 -
Timely Psychosocial Interventions in Dementia Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Edited by Jill Manthorpe and Esme Moniz-Cook. Foreword by Helen Rochford-Brennan, Chairperson of the European Working Group of People with Dementia
Timely Psychosocial Interventions in Dementia covers the psychosocial aspects of the entire course and trajectory of dementia care. The book has a strong focus on evidence-based practice, and covers home, community, care home and hospital contexts, as well as information on support for families and carers of people with dementia. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 288pp, $34.95ISBN: 97817877530202020, Ebook, ePUB, $34.95ISBN: 9781787753037 -
Living Well with Dementia through Music
A Resource Book for Activities Providers and Care Staff
Edited by Catherine Richards. Foreword by Helen Odell-Miller
An accessible guide to music activities for people with dementia for use by activity leaders, care staff and therapists, drawing on the expertise of people regularly using music in their work. The ideas in this book embrace the varied ways that music can enhance the daily lives of those at any stage of dementia. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 5.98in / 229mm x 152mm, 256pp, $35.00ISBN: 9781785924880 -
Living Well with Dementia through Music
A Resource Book for Activities Providers and Care Staff
Edited by Catherine Richards. Foreword by Helen Odell-Miller
2020, Ebook, ePUB, $35.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-878-4
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