Dementia: The Basics (Innes Anthea)(Paperback)

Dementia: The Basics (Innes Anthea)(Paperback)

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. Co-authored by

Oxford Textbook of Cognitive Neurology and Dementia (Husain Masud)(Paperback)

Now in paperback, the Oxford Textbook of Cognitive Neurology and Dementia covers the dramatic developments that have occurred in the basic neuroscience and clinical research in both cognitive neurology and dementia in an integrated fashion. The text is firmly based on the clinical approach to the

Dementia Reconsidered, Revisited; the person still comes first (Avis)(Paperback)

The original Dementia Reconsidered: The Person Comes First by Tom Kitwood was published by Open University Press in 1997. It was a seminal text in the field of dementia studies and is still cited and referenced as core reading on person-centred dementia care. Tom died unexpectedly, just 12 months

Dear Dementia - The Laughter and the Tears (Donaghy Ian)(Paperback / softback)

Quotable Quotes: Dementia Refined (Poti Vuyisile Louis)(Paperback / softback)

The Quotable Quotes: Dementia Refined is a vital collection of quotations taken directly from the service users, potential clients and health care staff. It is based on true events and is an essential tool for young professionals who intend to have a grip on mental health, families, the carers, the

'D' Word - Rethinking Dementia (Jordan Mary)(Paperback / softback)

Mary and Noel, based on running a joint dementia clinic, show how to understand the biological reality of dementia, readjust our thinking about the condition so that we can accept rather than fear it; and gain the expertise to manage the condition as a social rather than medical

Dementia for Dummies - UK (Atkins Simon)(Paperback)

Your hands-on guide to dealing with dementia within the UK healthcare system If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, Dementia For Dummies, UK Edition provides trusted, no-nonsense guidance on what this may mean for you and your family. You'll get an understanding of the symptoms

ABC of Dementia (Richards Felicity A.)(Paperback)

ABC of Dementia is a practical guide, written with the needs of professionals in training in mind. Its aim is to enable readers to explore attitudes towards dementia, and find the knowledge and skills required in the important task of supporting the lives of people with dementia and their carers

Dementia and Human Rights (Cahill Suzanne)(Paperback)

The time has come to further challenge biomedical and clinical thinking about dementia, which has for so long underpinned policy and practice. Framing dementia as a disability, this book takes a rights-based approach to expand the debate. Applying a social constructionist lens, it builds on earlier

Dementia - Living in the Memories of God (Swinton John)(Paperback / softback)

Parent Trap (Kastner Erich)(Paperback / softback)

The book behind the world-famous film - in a new translation by Anthea

Dementia Essentials (Hall Jan)(Paperback)

When a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia you might step into the new role of carer, helping your relative to remain safe, happy and as independent as possible. In this fully updated and revised edition, Dementia Essentials offers a realistic and reassuring guide to help you and the person

Why Dementia Makes Communication Difficult: A Guide to Better Outcomes (Wray Alison)(Paperback)

Dementia brings many challenges, not least its ability to disrupt effective communication. The quality of communication plays a major role in how well people living with a dementia manage. When communication doesn't work well, the complications of dementia are compounded. Rather than only offering

Everyday Citizenship and People with Dementia (Ann-Charlotte Nedlund)(Paperback)

Everyday Citizenship and People with Dementia prioritises the ordinary lives of people with dementia, and thereby broadens the agenda towards everyday citizenship. The contributors bring to the fore the idea that a person living with dementia has multiple opinions, identities and a stake in

Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End (Powell Tia)(Paperback)

Now in paperback, the cultural and medical history of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by a leading psychiatrist and bioethicist who urges us to turn our focus from cure to care. Despite being a physician and a bioethicist, Tia Powell wasn't prepared to address the challenges she faced when her

Philosophy: The Basics (Warburton Nigel)(Paperback)

'Philosophy: The Basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to philosophy on the market. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, clear. There is no better short introduction to philosophy.' - Stephen Law, author of The Philosophy GymPhilosophy: The Basics gently eases the

Disability: The Basics (Shakespeare Tom)(Paperback)

Dementia: A Very Short Introduction (Taylor Kathleen)(Paperback)

As more of us live longer, the fear of an old age devastated by brain diseases like dementia is growing. Many people are already facing the challenges posed by these progressive and terminal conditions, whether in person or because they are caring for loved ones. Dementia is now the fifth most

Dementia: Person-Centered Assessment and Intervention (Hickey Ellen)(Paperback)

Person-centered care for persons with dementia has been developed and expanded over the last few decades. Speech-language pathologists are uniquely positioned to understand the striking impact that communication challenges have on persons with dementia and their caregivers, and can lead the charge

Bioethics: The Basics (Campbell Alastair)(Paperback)

Bioethics: The Basics is an introduction to the foundational principles, theories and issues in the study of medical and biological ethics. Readers are introduced to bioethics from the ground up before being invited to consider some of the most controversial but important questions facing us today

Cognitive Psychology: The Basics (Taylor Sandie)(Paperback)

Cognitive Psychology: The Basics provides a compact introduction to the core topics in the field, discussing the science behind the everyday cognitive phenomena experienced by us all. The book considers laboratory and applied theory and research alongside technological developments to demonstrate

Essentials of Dementia: Everything You Really Need to Know for Working in Dementia Care (Rahman Shibley)(Paperback)

To provide high quality dementia care, professionals need to be both knowledgeable about dementia and skilled in the provision of care. This book is an introductory reference guide that will help students, professionals and practitioners develop their skills and expertise to better respond to the

Liberalism: The Basics (Charvet John)(Paperback)

Liberalism: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to liberalism. The author provides a comprehensive overview of liberal practices, liberal values and critically analyses liberal theories, allowing for a richer understanding of liberalism as a whole. The book is divided into three

Holding Time - Human Need and Relationships in Dementia Care (Ramsay-Jones Esther)(Paperback / softback)

Informed by the author's work in dementia care and palliative care as a psychodynamic psychotherapist, Holding Time contributes to an increasing recognition of the importance and value of relationship-centred care in this field. Most of the book is written ethnographically and unfolds as a