Dementia: The Basics

ISBN-13: 9781138897762 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 170 str.

Anthea Innes; Fiona Kelly

Opis

Dementia: The Basics provides the reader with a clear and compassionate introduction to dementia and an accessible guide to dealing with different parts of the dementia journey, from pre-diagnosis and diagnosis to post-diagnostic support, increasing care needs and end of life care.

Spis treści

Section 1 Introduction ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Pre-diagnosis ; 3. Diagnosis of dementia ; Section 2 Introduction ; 4. Post-diagnostic support for the person living with dementia ; 5. The post-diagnostic support needs of family members and friends who provide care and support ; 6. Supporting the person living with dementia and their care supporter together ; Section 3 Introduction ; 7. Care need transitions in the journey with dementia ; 8. End of Life Care ; 9. Conclusion