This new edited volume seeks to meet the growing need for ways to support people with dementia across the whole course and trajectory of dementia care, with a wide scope of expertise.
The book addresses how practitioners and carers can apply psychosocial interventions – which take into consideration the individual, social and environmental aspects of a person’s life – across this trajectory, right from the earliest stages through to practice in care home settings.
Divided into four sections, each covers a different context in which people with dementia can be supported: at home; in community settings; family and carer support; and those in care homes and hospitals. In addition, there is a distinct focus throughout on evidence-based practice and its implementation in real-world settings. This book is essential reading for any practitioner and caregiver wanting to support people with dementia.
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Esme Moniz-Cook is Professor of Psychology and Dementia Care Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Hull and founder Chair, now co-Chair of the Board of INTERDEM, an influential pan-European multi-professional applied research group dedicated to developing psychosocial approaches and support programmes for people with dementia and carers. She has worked in dementia care research and clinical services for over 30 years.Jill Manthorpe is Professor of Social Work at King’s College London and Director of the NIHR Policy Research Unit on Health and Social Care Workforce. She has worked in the voluntary sector and in education for many years, concentrating on services for older people. She was a member of the first NICE/SCIE dementia guidelines group and is a member of INTERDEM.