Positive psychology approaches to dementia / edited by Chris Clarke and Emma Wolverson ; foreword by Christine Bryden.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Clarke, Chris (Psychologist), editor.

Wolverson, Emma, editor.

Bryden, Christine, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dementia--Treatment.

Dementia.

Positive psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (290 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

London, [England] ; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.

Summary:

How can positive psychology approaches help us to understand the process of adjustment to, and living well with dementia? As accounts of positive experiences in dementia are increasingly emerging, this book reviews current evidence and explores how psychological constructs such as hope, humour, creativity, spirituality, wisdom, resilience and personal growth may be linked with wellbeing and quality of life in dementia. Expert contributors from a range of academic and clinical backgrounds examine the application of positive psychological concepts to dementia and dementia care practice. The lived experiences of people with dementia are central to the book, and their voices bring life to the ideas explored, highlighting how positive experiences in dementia and dementia care are possible.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.