Common myths associated with the condition known as dementia -- Developing relationship-based approaches to dementia care -- The role of the organisation in leading and facilitating relationship-based dementia care -- Developing a biographical approach in care practice -- Managing relationship-based approaches to care -- Creating dementia-friendly services -- Developing community through dementia-friendly environments -- Supporting the families of people living with dementia -- The role of technology in dementia care -- Leading and managing change in dementia care.
Summary:
"The text first guides the reader through the underpinning theory behind the different approaches to person centered and relationship centered care and provides case scenarios with a range of practical strategies staff and students have developed and implemented. It then presents the different levels of the organisational change using practical strategies adopting a person centered and relationship centered approach involving the person with dementia and their families."--Provided by publisher.
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