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This well-established text has been completely revised in this expanded fifth edition. Each chapter has been updated to reflect current thinking, and a new chapter on death, dying and bereavement has been added. This new edition is essential reading for all those working with older people, and a key text for students. more »
2012, Paperback: £29.99/ $45.00Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, bereavement, communication, dementia, depression, families, mental health, mental illness, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, psychology, residential care, resilience, self esteem, sleep
The author describes the different categories and causes of challenging behaviour in people with dementia, and provides tried-and-tested models which aid identification, assessment and treatment. A thorough evaluation of the use of psychotropic medication is provided, as well as of a wide range of psychological and biopsychosocial interventions. more »
2011, Paperback: £16.99/ $27.95Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, challenging behaviour, dementia, drugs, older people, psychiatry, psychology, social care
This book is a detailed guide to using CBT with older people both with and without cognitive difficulties. Reviewing its use in different settings, it covers both conceptual and practical perspectives, and details everything from causes and initial assessment to case formulation and change techniques. more »
2010, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling, dementia, depression, health care, mental health, mental illness, older people, psychology, psychotherapy, social care, social work
In this study the social construction of dementia is examined closely for the first time. Nancy Harding and Colin Palfrey show how Western society sees dementia as a disease, rather than a natural part of the ageing process. They take issue with the constructed view of the body as a machine, whose parts 'break down' and need replacement. more »
1997, Paperback: £29.99/ $49.95Keywords: dementia, mental health, older people, palliative care, psychiatry, psychology, residential care, social care, social work
Written for all those concerned with providing services for people with dementia and their families, this book explores the idea that communication is not only possible but also vital to the understanding and the development of services. The book is based on a series of interviews with sufferers and professionals working in the field. more »
1996, Paperback: £16.99/ $32.95Keywords: dementia, health care, mental health, mental illness, psychiatry, social care, social policy
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