Understanding Behaviour in Dementia that Challenges, Second Edition: A Guide to Assessment and Treatment...

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Ian Andrew James Louisa Jackman

Understanding Behaviour in Dementia that Challenges, Second Edition

A Guide to Assessment and Treatment

Ian Andrew James, Louisa Jackman, Katharina Reichelt , Lord Lord Alan Howarth

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
15 August 2017

Care of the elderly; Geriatric nursing

The innovative Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Model for dementia care has recently been updated, leading to new advances in the field. This revised second edition guide to assessment and treatment of behaviours that challenge associated with dementia includes these latest developments along with new sections on what have traditionally been considered controversial topics.

The new chapters cover issues including: - End of life care - Use of therapeutic dolls

- Lies and deception - Physical restraint during personal care - Racism towards care staff

With a particular emphasis on non-pharmacological approaches, this book details the range of behaviours common in individuals with dementia, along with the most effective assessment and treatment techniques for health care professionals.

By: Ian Andrew James, Louisa Jackman
Contributions by: Katharina Reichelt, Lord Lord Alan Howarth, Matt Crooks
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 484g
ISBN: 9781785922640
ISBN 10: 1785922645
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 15 August 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ian Andrew James is Challenging Behaviour Trust Lead for Older People and Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Trust. Ian is also an Honorary Professor at Bradford University. Dr Louisa Jackman worked in Older People's Psychological Services for 13 years until recently moving to work in neuropsychology. She now works with people with Acquired Brain Injury in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Trust.