Social work and dementia
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Bibliographic Information
Social work and dementia
(Transforming social work practice / series editors, Jonathan Parker and Greta Bradley)
Learning Matters/SAGE, 2012
- : pbk
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Note
"Updated with the professional capabilities framework for social work"--P. [1] of cover
Includes bibliographical references (p. 122-132) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This practical book enables those already practicing or joining social work to consider the various ways that people can be supported to live well with dementia. Areas focused on include how the personalisation agenda is changing services through self-directed support, re-enablement and telecare, how risk can be managed while choice and independence are maintained, and how safeguarding of people with dementia can be positively practiced. The authors present information on essential new developments in the field of dementia care including changes in legislation and Government policy as well as providing examples of positive practice from around the country.
Table of Contents
Introduction
An Introduction to Dementia and Person-Centred Care
Legislation, Guidance and Dementia
Safeguarding and Dementia
Personalisation and Dementia
Promoting Independence for People with Dementia
The Future of Dementia Care
Conclusion
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