
Dementia and Well-Being
Ailsa Cook(Author)
Liverpool University Press
Published on 13. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
101 pages
978-1-903765-76-0 (ISBN)
Description
Ailsa Cook reviews recent health and social care policy in Scotland and England in light of the growing body of empirical research into the experiences and perspectives of people with dementia. She draws on this evidence to consider the particular challenges associated with delivering four key outcomes to people with dementia identified by policy makers as fundamental to well-being.
These are: independence, health, choice and social inclusion. In so doing the book contributes a much needed policy perspective to the field of dementia, as well as providing a fresh lens through which to consider the difference that proposed policies can make to a diverse range of service users.
These are: independence, health, choice and social inclusion. In so doing the book contributes a much needed policy perspective to the field of dementia, as well as providing a fresh lens through which to consider the difference that proposed policies can make to a diverse range of service users.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a terrific, timely and scholarly little book. It provides an accessible, succinct and sophisticated account of the potential for wellbeing in dementia.' Ageing & Society'I would rate Ailsa CookAca'?a"cs book five stars out of five. The book should be recommended to graduate students studying dementia care and gerontology as well as policy makers, administrators, practitioners and those with dementia and their family caregivers.'
International Journal of Integrated Care.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
150 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-903765-76-0 (9781903765760)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Dr Ailsa Cook works at the RBS Centre for the Older PersonaEUR (TM)s Agenda at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh.
Content
Series Editors' Introduction. Acknowledgements. Glossary of Abbreviations. Preface. 1. Definitions and Context; 2. Promoting Health; 3. Promoting Independence; 4. Promoting Choice and Control; 5. Social Inclusion; 6. Conclusions and Recommendations. References. Index.