Living Better with Dementia: Good Practice and Innovation for the Future
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (966 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849056005 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Shibley Rahman graduated in neuroscience and medicine from Cambridge University. There he also completed his PhD in frontotemporal dementia, commencing a lifelong interest in the timely diagnosis of dementia. He also trained to postgraduate level in medicine, law and business. . Shibley speaks regularly about dementia diagnosis and post-diagnostic care, researches wellbeing and advocates rights-based approaches
A book focused on the BEST interests of people with dementia This book is well ahead of it's time, a detailed medical book, which is also very readable for families and people with dementia. It is innovative in the direction the author takes us in the field of dementia; Dr Rahman is obviously a dedicated and exceptional academic and health care professional himself, with the BEST interests of people with dementia, and not pharmaceutical companies at
He doesn't shy away from the topics that are uncomfortable, but he also gives space to examples of good living and practice that leave the reader with hope and positivity. This new book is an immaculately researched guide to living with dementia in England in the 21st century, covering the subject from policy to lived experience, but always with consideration and compassion. -- Rachel Thompson, Professional & Practice Development Lead for Admiral Nursing, Dementia UK I commend Shibley for this valuable addition to the current thinking and discussion on what it is to live with dementia. It not only provides a thorough analysis of the issues currently facing dementia care, but it also offers a refreshing and thoughtful critique of the many challenges. Each chapter carefully combines research evidence, practice issues and policy influences, and contextualises these within the experience of those living with dementia, i
What do national dementia strategies, constantly evolving policy and ongoing funding difficulties mean for people living well with dementia? Adopting a broad and inclusive approach, Shibley Rahman presents a thorough critical analysis of existing dementia policy, and tackles head-on current and controversial topics at the forefront of public and political debate, such as diagnosis in primary care, access to services for marginalised groups, stigma and discrimination, integrated care, personal health budgets, personalised medicine and the use of GPS tr