Young Onset Dementia: A Guide to Recognition, Diagnosis, and Supporting Individuals with Dementia and Their Families Contributor(s): Hayo, Hilda (Author), Ward, Alison (Author), Parkes, Jacqueline (Author) |
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ISBN: 1785921177 ISBN-13: 9781785921179 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $29.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Alzheimer's & Dementia |
Dewey: 616.831 |
LCCN: 2017045592 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.57 lbs) 192 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Providing key information and insight into the experiences of people living with a diagnosis of young onset dementia, this book will increase the knowledge and skills of health and social care professionals in the early recognition, diagnosis and support of young people with dementia and their families. The book explores the experiences of people living with a diagnosis of young onset dementia through detailed case studies, and gives learning points to implement in practice for the better provision of appropriate support and care. It explains the need for adapting services which are often designed for older people, and how the complicated diagnostic process can lead to misdiagnosis among younger people. Key issues are considered, including at-risk groups, work and dealing with potential loss of employment, changes in personal and family relationships, readjusting life expectations and plans, and social isolation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Parkes, Jacqueline: - Professor Jacqueline Parkes is an experienced registered mental health nurse practitioner, who has worked clinically across community, acute in-patient, rehabilitation, secure services, learning disability, and elderly mental health care settings. She is also a senior academic who has designed and delivered a broad range of educational nursing, mental health, and research programmes from foundation degree through to Professional Doctorates, including an MSc in Mental Health. Hilda Hayo has been the Chief Admiral Nurse/CEO for Dementia UK since 2013, the charity who specialises in the provision and development of Admiral Nurses (specialist dementia nurses) to help families live as well as possible with dementia. Alison Ward is an experienced health and wellbeing researcher, with a particular expertise in creativity and dementia. Alison gained a degree in Drama and Psychology from the University of Leicester, which led to her early career working for various theatre companies across the UK. |