Hospital workers are increasingly expected to have the knowledge and skills to care for people with dementia. This best-practice guide presents key information and strategies for working with people with dementia in hospitals to manage common issues. With a focus on person-centred care, this is an essential resource for healthcare staff.

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Cover
Title Page
Contents
Epigraph
Foreword by Tommy Dunne
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Role and Importance of Carers in Hospital
Chapter 2 Principles Underpinning Good Care
Chapter 3 Sylvia – The Importance of Community Support and Discharge
Chapter 4 Sarah – Making Decisions
Chapter 5 Patrick – Communication
Chapter 6 John – Physical Health Needs
Chapter 7 Jaheem – Delirium
Chapter 8 Bridget – Pain
Chapter 9 Myrtle – Eating and Drinking
Chapter 10 Geoffrey – Getting Someone to Move (Enabling, Goal Setting and Engaging)
Chapter 11 Kenny – Different Behaviour
Chapter 12 Frank – Environment
Chapter 13 Miriam – Boredom in Hospital
Chapter 14 Nicky and Denise – Approaching the End of Life
Chapter 15 Stan – Touch
List of Tables and Figures
Bibliography
Useful Websites
Subject Index
Author Index
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