Dementia Books

New and Published Books

1. Decision Making near the End of Life

   Issues, Developments, and Future Directions

   Edited by James L. Werth Jr., Dean Blevins

   Series: Series in Death, Dying, and Bereavement

   Decision Making near the End of Life provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments that have impacted decision-making processes within the field of end-of-life care. The most current developments in all aspects of major underlying issues such as public attitudes, the impact of media,...

   Published October 19th 2008 by Routledge
2. Care-Giving in Dementia

   Research and Applications Volume 4

   Edited by Bère M. L. Miesen, Gemma M. M. Jones

   Volume 4 of Care-Giving in Dementia builds on previous volumes to continue to make a significant contribution to establishing a knowledge base for the developing field of care-giving in dementia. The editors bring together contributions from leading practitioners and researchers to bring the...

   Published September 20th 2006 by Routledge
3. Ethnicity and the Dementias

   2nd Edition

   Edited by Gwen Yeo, Dolores Gallager-Thompson

   In recent years, the literature on the topic of ethnic and racial issues in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias has increased dramatically. At the same time, the need for cultural competence in all of geriatric care, including dementia care, is increasingly being acknowledged. Researchers and...

   Published July 11th 2006 by Routledge
4. Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents

   What Care Receivers Want

   By Cheryl A. Kuba

   Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents proposes an entirely unique approach to the field of gerontology, giving dependent care receivers a voice. Caregivers will be made aware of what care receivers truly want during life's final chapters. Exploring issues of housing, spirituality, personal...

   Published March 13th 2006 by Routledge
5. Talking Over the Years

   A Handbook of Dynamic Psychotherapy with Older Adults

   Edited by Sandra Evans, Jane Garner

   How can we work effectively with older people? What contribution can be made by the field of psychodynamics? It is now recognised that older adults can benefit from psychodynamic therapy and that psychodynamic concepts can help to illuminate the thorny issues of aging and the complications of later...

   Published July 28th 2004 by Routledge
6. Care-Giving in Dementia V3

   Research and Applications Volume 3

   Edited by Gemma M. M. Jones, Bère L. Miesen

   The first two volumes of Care-Giving in Dementia integrated up-to-date neurobiological information about dementia with specific developments in care-giving. Taking the same multidisciplinary approach, and drawing contributions from leading practitioners, this third volume will prove invaluable to...

   Published June 30th 2004 by Routledge
7. Social Work Practice with the Asian American Elderly

   By Namkee G Choi

   This fascinating book addresses the cultures and concerns of five major ethnic groups: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Asian Indian, and Vietnamese. Social Work Practice with the Asian-American Elderly examines the diverse needs of this rapidly growing population. It suggests interventions and...

   Published June 10th 2002 by Routledge
8. Psychological Therapies with Older People

   Developing Treatments for Effective Practice

   Edited by Jason Hepple, Jane Pearce, Philip Wilkinson

   Sigmund Freud believed that psychoanalysis (and other forms of therapy) was not suitable for people over 50 years of age. In Psychological Therapies with Older People, the authors demonstrate the value of a range of psychological interventions with older people, showing that it is 'not too late' to...

   Published April 3rd 2002 by Psychology Press
9. Cognitive Rehabilitation in Dementia

   A Special Issue of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

   Edited by Linda Clare, Robert T. Woods

   Series: Special Issues of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

   The relevance of cognitive rehabilitation for people with dementia is becoming increasingly accepted by researchers and practitioners in the field. This special issue draws together examples of state-of-the-art research and systematic review by experts in this exciting and growing area.The...

   Published July 18th 2001 by Psychology Press
10. Aging and Developmental Disability

    Current Research, Programming, and Practice Implications

    By Joy Hammel, Susan Nochajski

    Aging and Developmental Disability: Current Research, Programming, and Practice Implications explores research findings and their implications for practice in relation to normative and disability-related aging experiences and issues. This valuable book discusses the effectiveness of specific...

    Published March 27th 2001 by Routledge