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“An excellent resource… This is a book that makes a step-change in our knowledge and thinking on dementia and how living well with dementia might be defined.”Professor Charles Musselwhite, Head of Psychology, Aberystwyth University, UK “This book is a beacon of hope and inspiration for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers alike.”Professor Emma Wolverson, Professor of Ageing and Dementia, University of West London / Research Lead, Dementia UK“This book teaches us about what it means to live well with dementia and also how it can be supported, truly inspiring.”Professor Yun-Hee Jeon, Professor of Healthy Ageing, The University of Sydney, AustraliaWhat does it mean to ‘live well’ with dementia? Why does this matter? And what could we do to help?Drawing on a decade of rigorous research and with the direct input of people with dementia and their carers, this book unveils the findings from IDEAL (Improving the Experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life), the largest community-based dementia study in Great Britain, highlighting critical factors that significantly influence quality of life for both individuals with dementia and their carers.Gain first-hand insights from those living with dementia and the research team, exploring how different aspects of our lives intertwine to influence feelings of contentment and inclusion, or distress and exclusion. Each chapter culminates in a robust, evidence-based statement, building towards a compelling manifesto that advocates for a paradigm shift in how we understand and support people living with dementia and their carers.This book:Is uniquely co-produced with experts by experienceIs centred around a ten-point manifesto which is call for action to improve the lives of people living with dementiaDraws on the evidence of a ten-year research programme and over eighty scientific papersLiving with Dementia Reconsidered offers a holistic approach to reconsidering living with dementia from both evidence-based and experiential perspectives. This is a book for all those involved with dementia: students, practitioners, professionals, researchers, carers, family, friends, and people living with dementia.The Reconsidering Dementia Series is an interdisciplinary series published by Open University Press that covers contemporary issues to challenge and engage readers in thinking deeply about the topic. The dementia fi eld has developed rapidly in its scope and practice over the past ten years and books in this series will unpack not only what this means for the student, academic and practitioner, but also for all those affected by dementia.Series Editors: Dr Keith Oliver and Professor Dawn Brooker MBE.Linda Clare is Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia at the University of Exeter Medical School, UK and Director of the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Dementia and Neurodegeneration, University of Exeter, UK.Catherine Charlwood is the Stakeholder Engagement and Impact Manager for the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Dementia and Neurodegeneration, University of Exeter, UK.Catherine Quinn is Associate Professor at the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford, UK.Christina Victor is Professor of Gerontology and Public Health in the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences and Associate PVC for Research Culture and Governance at Brunel University of London, UK.

“Perfect for anyone navigating the often-tumultuous journey of prodigals. This will bring solace and much-needed hope.”—Mary DeMuth, author of Healing Every Day  Where to Turn When You Love a Wayward ChildYou know what your child needs most is love. And you’ve given it to him over and over again. You’ve done all you can to train up your child, and yet you’re left brokenhearted as you watch her choose a different path.  Parents who love their prodigal no matter what, know that watching their child walk away can cause overwhelming guilt, frustration, and sadness. Whether you’re still waiting for your child’s return or are navigating your relationship after he or she has come home, this collection of topical prayers offers God’s comfort, wisdom, and compassion. Find encouragement in your journey with heartfelt prayers forfaithhopeforgivenesstrustcouragepeacemiraclesgraceAs much as you love your prodigal, you can rest in the blessed assurance that your heavenly Father loves your child even more.

The first authoritative reference on clinical psychology and aging, the Handbook of the Clinical Psychology of Ageing was universally regarded as a landmark publication when it was first published in 1996. Fully revised and updated, the Second Edition retains the breadth of coverage of the original, providing a complete and balanced picture of all areas of clinical research and practice with older people. Contributions from the UK,  North America, Scandinavia and Australia provide a broad overview of the psychology of aging, psychological problems (including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and dementia), the current social service context, and assessment and intervention techniques.

Rehabilitation provides a core concept around which to organise support, intervention and care for people with impairments in memory and other cognitive functions. This book introduces a conceptual framework and rationale for the application of a neuropsychological rehabilitation approach for people with dementia, helping them to manage, bypass or overcome these problems and experience optimum well-being.Methods and techniques of cognitive rehabilitation are described and the process of goal-setting is discussed in detail, showing how effective strategies may be linked to form an individualised, goal-oriented approach to intervention. The application of a rehabilitation approach in real-life contexts is explored, demonstrating the role and value of neuropsychological rehabilitation within a holistic, psychotherapeutic framework of care and support.This overview of the neuropsychological rehabilitation approach to dementia care will be of great interest to psychologists as well as to those studying or practising in the area.

This special issue of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation provides an opportunity to characterise some of the key clinical issues concerned with assessing and managing pathologies of subjective or conscious awareness. Elucidating the cognitive processes underlying awareness, and their corresponding phenomenological experiences, provides the necessary theoretical platform to inform assessments and justify interventions aimed at compensating for, and/or reducing the functional consequences of, impaired awareness. This special issue represents an attempt to bring together previously disparate research findings and conceptual issues from relevant fields within medicine and the psychological sciences and, in so doing, provide for a more coherent, comprehensive account which clinicians and theoreticians can use to better understand the apparently obvious but unwieldy construct of awareness.

The relevance of cognitive rehabilitation for people with dementia is becoming increasingly accepted by researchers and practitioners in the field. This special issue draws together examples of state-of-the-art research and systematic review by experts in this exciting and growing area.The contributors show how cognitive rehabilitation approaches can be applied, in different ways, to help optimise functioning and address specific difficulties across the full spectrum of severity. While the main focus is on the more commonly diagnosed forms of dementia, treatment possibilities for people with fronto-temporal dementia are also explored. Cognitive rehabilitation interventions need to be grounded in a clear assessment of the profile of strengths and limitations in cognitive functioning, and to demonstrate where possible that treatment effects extend beyond improvement on target measures to have a meaningful impact on wellbeing and quality of life. For this reason, the special issue includes contributions that explore detailed aspects of cognitive functioning or describe new developments in evaluating quality of life in dementia. Cognitive rehabilitation, it is suggested, should be viewed as one important component of a holistic approach to helping people with dementia, their families, and those who care for them. This special issue seeks both to provide information about what has already been achieved and to encourage and stimulate further progress.

Rehabilitation provides a core concept around which to organise support, intervention and care for people with impairments in memory and other cognitive functions. This book introduces a conceptual framework and rationale for the application of a neuropsychological rehabilitation approach for people with dementia, helping them to manage, bypass or overcome these problems and experience optimum well-being.Methods and techniques of cognitive rehabilitation are described and the process of goal-setting is discussed in detail, showing how effective strategies may be linked to form an individualised, goal-oriented approach to intervention. The application of a rehabilitation approach in real-life contexts is explored, demonstrating the role and value of neuropsychological rehabilitation within a holistic, psychotherapeutic framework of care and support.This overview of the neuropsychological rehabilitation approach to dementia care will be of great interest to psychologists as well as to those studying or practising in the area.

This special issue of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation provides an opportunity to characterise some of the key clinical issues concerned with assessing and managing pathologies of subjective or conscious awareness. Elucidating the cognitive processes underlying awareness, and their corresponding phenomenological experiences, provides the necessary theoretical platform to inform assessments and justify interventions aimed at compensating for, and/or reducing the functional consequences of, impaired awareness. This special issue represents an attempt to bring together previously disparate research findings and conceptual issues from relevant fields within medicine and the psychological sciences and, in so doing, provide for a more coherent, comprehensive account which clinicians and theoreticians can use to better understand the apparently obvious but unwieldy construct of awareness.