A practical guide to help healthcare professionals develop knowledge, skills, confidence and an understanding of dementia, in order to support those with dementia to live well. It begins with the cognitive disabilities and underlying brain diseases that define dementia, before moving on to diagnostic assessment and early intervention for dementia. There is a focus on the experience of the person with dementia and their families, highlighting the journey from diagnosis to end of life, including the role of person-centred care, and the limited therapeutic options available. Separate chapters...

ABC of Resuscitation is a practical, illustrated guide to the latest resuscitation advice for the non–specialist and provides the core knowledge on the treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest.  This sixth edition is fully up–to–date with a new editorial team, authors and chapters. This edition provides a practical guide to the European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2010 and the Resuscitation Council (UK) 2010 Resuscitation Guidelines. It begins with the causes and prevention of cardiac arrest and details basic and advanced life support for adults, children and...