Practical Management of Dementia: a multi-professional approach brings together a wealth of extensive practical experience and knowledge from a number of multi-professional contributors on how to effectively manage dementia. It is a ready reference for daily use integrating findings from recent research, identifying the challenges faced in caring for the demented. It covers the diagnosis, detection and spiritual needs of caring for patients with dementia, and will help all those interested in the condition have a better understanding of the issues and practicalities which can be done to help patients suffering from this condition. Doctors, nurses, psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with dementia will find this book essential reading. --- from the publisher Reviews ''This is a well-organized and well-researched book. It has a wealth of information about managing patients with dementia, and the multidisciplinary approach is quite informative''--Doody's Publishers' Group ''This is a highly readable and useful resource'' --Nursing Standard ''Highly recommended'' --Journal of Community Nursing |