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Living a good life with Dementia: A practitioner's guide

Living a good life with Dementia: A practitioner's guide

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A practical guide to helping those living with dementia live their best life in a way that makes sense to them, with an emphasis on communities. It explains the concept of Self-Directed Support and Care and links the various Person Centred approaches with Person Centred Planning and Community based approaches.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2021
Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd


This practical guide is designed to assist individuals living with dementia in leading fulfilling lives that align with their unique preferences and values. It provides valuable insights into the concept of self-directed support and care, which emphasizes empowering individuals to make decisions and take control of their care journey. By linking various person-centered approaches within dementia care with person-centered planning and community-based approaches, the book offers a comprehensive framework for delivering person-centered dementia care and support.

As the content unfolds, the concept of the dementia care triad, which encompasses individuals living with dementia, unpaid carers, and professional carers, is further explored and developed. The book emphasizes the importance of including the community as a vital layer in providing comprehensive care and support.

The links between the health and social care legal context, guidance documents, and national dementia strategies are presented in a clear and actionable manner. The book provides practical approaches, tools, and informed advice to achieve person-centered dementia care and support, with a strong emphasis on communities.

Living a Good Life with Dementia aims to empower professionals and carers with knowledge and insight to develop creative ideas for the care and support they desire. It offers a roadmap for creating personalized care plans that prioritize individual preferences, values, and goals, ensuring that individuals with dementia receive the best possible care and support.

By embracing the principles of self-directed support and care, individuals living with dementia can maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. This guide provides valuable guidance for professionals, carers, and individuals with dementia themselves, fostering a collaborative and person-centered approach to dementia care and support.

Weight: 584g
Dimension: 174 x 245 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914171567

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