Understanding behaviour in dementia that challenges : a guide to assessment and treatment / Ian Andrew James and Louisa Jackman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

James, Ian Andrew, 1963- author.

Jackman, Louisa, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dementia--Treatment.

Dementia.

Dementia--Diagnosis.

Behavior therapy.

Mentally ill.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (322 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.

Summary:

The innovative Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Model for dementia care has recently been updated, leading to new advances in the field. This revised second edition guide to assessment and treatment of behaviours that challenge associated with dementia includes these latest developments along with new sections on what have traditionally been considered controversial topics. The new chapters cover issues including: - End of life care - Use of therapeutic dolls - Lies and deception - Physical restraint during personal care - Racism towards care staff With a particular emphasis on non-pharmacological approaches, this book details the range of behaviours common in individuals with dementia, along with the most effective assessment and treatment techniques for health care professionals.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781784505516

178450551X