A practical book for practical people,Care-Giving in Dementia integrates neurobiological information about dementia with specific developments in care-giving. Multi-disciplinary and multi-professional in its approach, it emphasizes the variety of techniques that can be used effectively in caring for persons with dementia.

About the Author
Gemma Jones is a neuropsychologist and nurse at the Section of Old-Age Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, London; Bere Miesen is a clinical psychogerontologist at the Psychogeriatric Center 'Marienhaven', Warmond, The Netherlands.

Reviews

`... one of the few `state of the art' books on the methods of caring for people with dementia currently available ... merits a wide multidisciplinary readership. ... Would recommend its inclusion in any departmental library of Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or Medicine and Allied Professions, and expect it to be continuously on loan.' - British Journal of Social Work

`... a valuable publication which deserves a wide audience; it brings enthusiasm to and engenders optimism in an area of work that has until recently been viewed as rather `second class'.' - International Social Work

`An exciting review of strategies and methods to utilize in service to persons with dementia. Whether used professionally or personally, the techniques and information provided in it will be very helpful.' - Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counselling

`Well worth a look ... chapters of particular interest to nurses include readily applicable models of care.' - Nursing Times

`An immediately accessible text for all those participating in the care of people with dementia.' - Journal of Advanced Nursing

`This challenging new book, well-written and courageously edited, takes the reader through a series of topical, instructive and thoughtful essays.' - - Dr Ivor Felstein, Therapy Weekly

Book Information
ISBN 9780415101684
Author Gemma M. M. Jones
Format Paperback
Page Count 502
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g