This book provides an overview of the demographic clinical and psychosocial context of
dementia care. With its focus on patient and family perspectives this book describes
evidence-based approaches towards prevention detection and treatment of dementia that is like
any other book. The text presents memory clinics care management home-based interventions
palliative care family caregiver programs specific to dementia care. Additionally the text
examines strategies to support transitions to acute care and long-term care. The text also
places a special emphasis on measures of quality cultural sensitivity and implications for
health care policy. Written by experts in the field Dementia Care: An Evidence-Based Approach
is an excellent resource for clinicians students healthcare administrators and policymakers
who aim to improve the quality of life of both the person with dementia and their informal
caregiver.
