Abstract

Focusing on theoretical, policy and practice issues which are predicted to become fundamental priorities in the near future, the contributors to this important book examine how dementia care works around the globe. They explore the theory underpinning dementia care, the applications of this theory in the latest dementia care research and how this research is influencing and shaping practice. The contributors are leading practitioners, policy influencers and researchers who analyse case studies from the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, India, France and Malta with the aim of encouraging a dialogue and exchange of interdisciplinary initiatives and ideas. Their insights into how policy and dementia strategies are developed, and the range of approaches that can be taken in dementia care practice, are a positive step towards ensuring that the needs of people with dementia around the world are met, both now and in the future.

This book makes essential reading for practitioners, researchers, policy makers and students in the field of dementia care.

After all these years, dementia has truly come of age, and we can use the current policy interest and increased awareness to continue to make change happen on the basis of real evidence and information about what actually makes a difference.
from the Foreword by Professor June Andrews, Director, Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, UK
An often surprisingly frank exploration of the development and implementation of policy, the nature of dementia and innovations in practice, written by international experts who are actively working in the field. It reflects the progress made in the last two decades and highlights the huge problems that are yet to be solved in a world where the increasing numbers of people with dementia may not be balanced by increasing resources.
Professor Richard Fleming, Director, NSW/ACT Dementia Training Study Centre, University of Wollongong, Australia
This edited volume takes a welcome approach to review current issues in dementia care, providing a broad-based view of the conceptualisation of dementia, policy and practice... it is refreshing to read a book in which the focus is on the real world, in which we struggle to implement policy and provide the best possible services.
British Journal of Psychiatry
Anthea Innes Ph.D. is Professor of Health and Social Care Research at Bournemouth University, UK. She previously worked at the University of Stirling, where she was responsible for the development of the first MSc in Dementia Studies to be delivered using online learning. She has published widely with particular research interests in rural dementia care, technology, and the experiences of people with dementia and their carers. Fiona Kelly Ph.D. is a lecturer in dementia studies at the University of Stirling. She is also a practicing nurse in the care of people with dementia. Her interests, in which she bridges practice and academia, include palliative and end of life care of people with dementia, design for people with dementia and communication and expressions of selfhood. Louise McCabe Ph.D. is a lecturer in Dementia Studies at the University of Stirling. Her research interests focus on people with dementia and associated policy and practice issues. To date published work has included research on social policy and services for people with dementia in the UK and India; policy and service issues for people with alcohol related dementia; and frontline health and social care staff. Her current research grants bring together an interest in how lifestyle choices around health, exercise and alcohol use can influence the experiences of people with dementia. She also teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate dementia studies courses at the University of Stirling.
The book is carefully edited, and meticulously referenced and indexed. The result is a model of good practice in the presentation of theory and research.
Church Times