Dementia Care

"This book provides an evidence-based approach to all facets of dementia care, from diagnosis to end of life. ... a grand addition to any gerontology education program for those wanting a deeper understanding of dementia, its treatment, and care throughout the progression of the disease. It also may help families of those with dementia to understand what it is and what to expect. ... written in an easy-to-read fashion that provides insights into diagnosis, treatment, cause, and care." (Melody L. W. Schrock, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2016)

• Chapter 1 Introduction: Principles of Dementia Care.- Part 1 Dementia Prevention, Detection and Early Support.- Chapter 2 Prevention of Dementia.- Chapter 3 Detection of Dementia.- Chapter 4 Memory Clinics and Care Management Programs.- Chapter 5 Early-Stage Dementia: Maximizing Self-Direction and Health.- Part 2 Clinical Management of Dementia.- Chapter 6 Treatment of Dementia: Pharmacological Approaches.- Chapter 7 Treatment of Dementia: Non-Pharmacological Approaches.- Chapter 8 Challenges and Opportunities in Primary and Specialty Memory Care to Provide Best Practice Care.- Community Mobility and Dementia: The Role for Health Care Professionals.- Part 3 Toward Person-Centered Community-Based Dementia Care.- Chapter 10 Experiences and Perspectives of the Person with Dementia.- Chapter 11 Home-Based Interventions Targeting Persons with Dementia: What is the Evidence and Where Do We Go from Here?.- Chapter 12 Experiences and Perspectives of the Family Caregiver of the Person with Dementia.- Chapter 13 Interventions to Support Caregiver Well-Being.- Part 4 Dementia Continuing Care.- Chapter 14 Transitions in Care for the Person with Dementia.- Chapter 15 Dementia Palliative Care.- Chapter 16 Hospice Dementia Care.- Chapter 17 Challenges in Dementia Care Policy.