The book is clear, well laid out and it can and should be read by anyone, lay or professional, who is involved in the care of an elderly person with Dementia . . . I think this is one that you should have on your desk for your own personal use.

• 1. Background - Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia ; 2. Identification and Measurement of BPSD ; 3. Psychosis in Dementia ; 4. Depression ; 5. Wandering and Restlessness ; 6. Aggression ; 7. Other Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms I Dementia ; 8. The person and the Environment ; 9. Depression and Burden in Dementia Carers: the role of behavioural and psychological symptoms ; 10. Psychological Therapies and Approaches in Dementia ; 11. Cognitive Therapy Formulations and Interventions for Treating Distress in Dementia ; 12. Training Carers in Behavioural Management Skills ; 13. Managing Carers Psychological Need ; 14. Alternative Therapies: other non-pharmacological therapies ; 15. Side Effects of Psychotropic Medication ; 16. Pharmacological Treatment of Psychosis ; 17. Pharmacotherapy of Depression ; 18. Pharmacotherapy of Agitation, Aggression and Restlessness ; 19. Management of Other BPSD ; 20. Managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms in Residential and Nursing Home Care ; 21. An Integrated Treatment Approach

The book is clear, well laid out and it can and should be read by anyone, lay or professional, who is involved in the care of an elderly person with Dementia . . . I think this is one that you should have on your desk for your own personal use.

• 1. Background - Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia ; 2. Identification and Measurement of BPSD ; 3. Psychosis in Dementia ; 4. Depression ; 5. Wandering and Restlessness ; 6. Aggression ; 7. Other Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms I Dementia ; 8. The person and the Environment ; 9. Depression and Burden in Dementia Carers: the role of behavioural and psychological symptoms ; 10. Psychological Therapies and Approaches in Dementia ; 11. Cognitive Therapy Formulations and Interventions for Treating Distress in Dementia ; 12. Training Carers in Behavioural Management Skills ; 13. Managing Carers Psychological Need ; 14. Alternative Therapies: other non-pharmacological therapies ; 15. Side Effects of Psychotropic Medication ; 16. Pharmacological Treatment of Psychosis ; 17. Pharmacotherapy of Depression ; 18. Pharmacotherapy of Agitation, Aggression and Restlessness ; 19. Management of Other BPSD ; 20. Managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms in Residential and Nursing Home Care ; 21. An Integrated Treatment Approach