Practical Management of Dementia: A Multi-Professional Approach, Second Edition

Practical Management of Dementia: A Multi-Professional Approach, Second Edition
ISBN-10
1138031291
ISBN-13
9781138031296
Series
Practical Management of Dementia
Category
Medical
Pages
248
Language
English
Published
2018-05-08
Publisher
CRC Press
Authors
John Wattis, Stephen Curran

Description

Practical Management of Dementia, Second Edition remains a comprehensive guide to identifying the challenges faced in caring for patients with dementia. Integrating new research into the diagnosis, detection and management of dementia, this book brings together a wealth of extensive practical experience and knowledge. It answers questions on medical, psychological and social management in an informative, evidence-based manner. Emphasising the need for a variety of pharmacological, psychological and social approaches that can be adapted for individual patients, it also encourages an understanding of the patients' spiritual needs. Reviews of the First Edition: 'This is a highly readable and useful resource.' NURSING STANDARD 'Comprehensive and valuable. Of merit to all healthcare team members from all care setting perspectives.' GERIATRICS TODAY 'Consistent and clear, well written and edited.' THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE

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