This book is written with the intention of helping readers understand the perspective of the person with dementia, as well as that of carers and professionals. It covers:
-Information and debate on theoretical issues and explanations of dementia and memory loss
-Explanations of what dementia is and where it comes from
-The ideas and perspectives of carers and professionals alike
This book will be suitable for nurses, student nurses and carers alike.
Kirsty Beart is a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.
Table of Contents: Fundamental Aspects of Caring for the Person with Dementia
Theoretical information and debates, explanation, and
policies of care
Imagine...
What it means to have symptoms of dementia and
memory loss
How we know what the person with dementia
wants or needs
The process of interviewing and finding out what
people want and need
Practical aspects of care: incorporating theory with the
lived experience
Psychological and emotional effects of dementia and
memory loss
Support in a caring situation
Coping with daily activities
The effect of dementia on thinking processes
Appendix 1 Interview question format
Appendix 2
Contact/information sheet for respondents
Index