Practical Management of Dementia, Second Edition remains a comprehensive guide to identifying the challenges faced in caring for patients with dementia. Integrating new research into the diagnosis, detection and management of dementia, this book brings together a wealth of extensive practical experience and knowledge. It answers questions on medical, psychological and social management in an informative, evidence-based manner. Emphasising the need for a variety of pharmacological, psychological and social approaches that can be adapted for individual patients, it also encourages an understanding of the patients'' spiritual needs. Reviews of the First Edition: ''This is a highly readable and useful resource.'' NURSING STANDARD ''Comprehensive and valuable. Of merit to all healthcare team members from all care setting perspectives.'' GERIATRICS TODAY ''Consistent and clear, well written and edited.'' THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE

Practical Management of Dementia, Second Edition remains a comprehensive guide to identifying the challenges faced in caring for patients with dementia. Integrating new research into the diagnosis, detection and management of dementia, this book brings together a wealth of extensive practical experience and knowledge. It answers questions on medical, psychological and social management in an informative, evidence-based manner. Emphasising the need for a variety of pharmacological, psychological and social approaches that can be adapted for individual patients, it also encourages an understanding of the patients'' spiritual needs. Reviews of the First Edition: ''This is a highly readable and useful resource.'' NURSING STANDARD ''Comprehensive and valuable. Of merit to all healthcare team members from all care setting perspectives.'' GERIATRICS TODAY ''Consistent and clear, well written and edited.'' THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE