Understanding Dementia

Cover of Understanding Dementia by Alan Jacques
Author: Alan Jacques
Year: 2000
Language: en
Edition: 3
Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 9780443055126
Dimensions:
Height: 8.50392 Inches
Length: 5.5118 Inches
Weight: 1.17285923384 Pounds
Width: 0.9342501 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 616.89
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Understanding Dementia by Alan Jacques, published by Churchill Livingstone in 2000, is a comprehensive introduction to the subject of dementia, spanning 408 pages. This edition is designed for health professionals involved in the care of patients with dementia, whether in hospital settings or the community. The book offers a broad examination of how dementia impacts the lives of both patients and their caregivers, combining a compassionate understanding of the challenges with a positive outlook on coping strategies.

Readers will find that the text addresses common questions and concerns related to dementia care, presenting findings from significant scientific research in recent years. The author adopts a holistic, problem-oriented approach, ensuring that the content is accessible not only to healthcare professionals but also to caregivers and those interested in the topic. With its clear language and thorough exploration of the condition, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of dementia and the most effective ways to support those affected.


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A comprehensive and very readable introduction to the subject of dementia intended for use by all health professionals involved in the provision of care for this group of patients, both in hospital and in the community. The book presents a broad look at the wide range of ways in which dementia can affect the lives of those with the illness and their carers. The author combines a compassionate understanding of the problems of dementia with a reassuringly positive attitude to the ways in which those problems may be faced and coped with. Although academically based (the author is one of the leading researchers and clinicians in the field) it is written in such clear language that it remains accessible to caregivers and other non-health professionals with an interest in the subject.

  • Written to take account of the significant scientific research findings in recent years, offering a broad understanding of the condition and the most appropriate approaches for dealing with it
  • Straightforwardly addresses the questions and concerns that are most frequently encountered in this area of care

  • Takes a holistic, problem-orientated approach and is based on an understanding of the way dementia affects individuals
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    Language: en. Pages: 408. Edition: 3.

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