Alzheimer & Demenz

This essential textbook on dementia care introduces the knowledge that nurses need,

The truly inspirational account of living positively with dementia.

Kate Swaffer was just 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a form of younger onset

Effective communication is critical for everyone, and this insightful book teaches the

Dementia brings many challenges, not least its ability to disrupt effective communication.

Dementia not only affects the person presented with the diagnosis, but their family and

This innovative and sensitive guide to providing spiritual care to people with dementia

Proven to enhance wellbeing, posture, breathing and sleep, and reduce anxiety and

For the increasing number of people diagnosed with dementia each year, treatment in the

In People with Dementia Speak Out, twenty-three people from diverse backgrounds share

Clinical dilemmas in dementia contexts are often not because the clinical facts are in

Clive Beaumont was diagnosed with Younger Onset Dementia at age 45, when his children were

Providing key information and insight into the experiences of people living with a

For friends, family members and carers of people with dementia, understanding the

Losing the ability to communicate can be a frustrating and difficult experience for people

What does a dementia diagnosis mean for an individual's sense of self? Christine Bryden

How can positive psychology approaches help us to understand the process of adjustment to,

Christine Bryden was 46 years old when she was diagnosed with dementia, and in this book

Dying, Bereavement and the Healing Arts describes a range of successful programmes

Creative activities can support people with dementia, leading to moments of reconnection

Person-centred dementia care relies on leadership that supports the ongoing process of

There has been a considerable and welcome growth of publications about dementia care and

Offering practical advice for arts therapists and health care professionals, this book

This is a book for those actively engaged in or interested in spiritual ministry to

Meet Jack - an older man with dementia. Jack invites readers to learn about dementia from

Many new pieces of technology can be beneficial to individuals living with dementia,

Focusing on theoretical, policy and practice issues which are predicted to become

Understand and assess the sensory needs of people with dementia, and learn how to

Positive shifts in attitudes mean that emphasis is now being placed on the person with

This new edited volume seeks to meet the growing need for ways to support people with

Families often wrestle with the decision to move a person with dementia into a care home.