Living Better with Dementia: Good Practice and Innovation for the Future
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.44 (789 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849056005 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A book focused on the BEST interests of people with dementia This book is well ahead of it's time, a detailed medical book, which is also very readable for families and people with dementia. It is innovative in the direction the author takes us in the field of dementia; Dr Rahman is obviously a dedicated and exceptional academic and health care p
Shibley Rahman graduated in neuroscience and medicine from Cambridge University. There he also completed his PhD in frontotemporal dementia, commencing a lifelong interest in the timely diagnosis of dementia. He also trained to postgraduate level in medicine, law and business. Shibley speaks regularly about dementia diagnosis and post-diagnostic care, researches wellbeing and advocates rights-based approaches.
There is no better introduction to the challenges and complexities that dementia brings to individuals, families and society. Rating: Highly recommended. It not only provides a thorough analysis of the issues currently facing dementia care, but it also offers a refreshing and thoughtful critique of the many challenges. -- Rachel Thompson, Professional & Practice Development Lead for Admiral Nursing, Dementia UK I commend Shibley for this valuable addition to the current thinking and discussion on what it is to live with dementia. -- Lynne Partington, head of research, Evaluation and Technology, The End of Life Partnership, Cheshire Nursing Times A unique and cohesive account of where dementia care practice and policy needs to head, and why, and how this can be achieved, this is crucial reading for dementia care professionals, service commissioners, public health officials and policy makers, as
Drawing on a wealth of diverse research, and including voices from all reaches of the globe, he identifies current policy challenges for living well with dementia, and highlights pockets of innovation and good practice to inform practical solutions for living better with dementia in the future. What do national dementia strategies, constantly evolving policy and ongoing funding difficulties mean for people living well with dementia? Adopting a broad and inclusive approach, Shibley Rahman presents a thorough critical analysis of existing dementia policy, and tackles head-on current and controversial topics at the forefront of public and political debate, such as diagnosis in primary care, access to services for marginalised groups, stigma and discrimination, integrated care, personal health budgets, personalised medicine and the use of GPS tracking. A unique and cohesive account of