Description
This book is an education resource for practitioners who in organize services for people with dementia, including psychiatrists, neurologists, physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and even speech and language therapists. Younger dementia patients do not readily fit into any of the conventional mental health services categorie
Table of Contents
Introduction. Causes of Dementia in Younger People. Assessment and Referral. Treatments for Dementia. Occupational Therapy Interventions. Psychological Interventions. Social Worker and Social Care: Roles and Intervention. Multi-Agency Working. Views of Users and Carers. Planning Services for Younger People with Dementia. Day Care and Outreach Interventions. Support for Patients. Support for Families. Links with Other Health Services. Multi-agency Working. Views of Users and Carers.
