Dementia Care, 1st ed. 2021 Issues, Responses and International Perspectives
Coordonnateur : Shankardass Mala Kapur
This book discusses the contemporary medico-social, psychological, legal, and therapeutic concerns related to people affected by dementia as a patient or as a caregiver. It provides global emerging responses to dementia. It highlights different dimensions of dementia in terms of issues, concerns, policies, and strategies all around the globe. The contributing authors present issues from cross-cultural education visible in dementia studies and discuss the power of music, art therapy, artistic collaborations, and many innovative practices in dealing with dementia. Written by international specialists from various disciplines, the chapters include challenges and emerging issues related to the role of family caregivers, the concern with vulnerability to elder abuse and neglect, and the role of technology in dementia care. The book provides a diverse perspective to dementia care not covered in such a broad way by any other books on the topic. This book is intended for academics from a wide range of fields such as sociology, geriatrics, community medicine, public health, clinical psychology, social work all of which, collectively, bear on the problem and the solutions for better dementia care.
Covers issues related to dementia care, support, and policy
Highlights international perspectives in dementia care, social, and legal policy
Brings together a group of top scholars on the much debated issue of dementia care
Analyses the dynamics and complexity of dementia care
Date de parution : 09-2022
Ouvrage de 412 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Date de parution : 09-2021
Ouvrage de 412 p.
15.5x23.5 cm