Book Summary:
Based on the findings of several in-depth research studies and on the author's long experience of working with people with dementia, this groundbreaking book provides fresh perspectives on the condition. Showing how evidence is lacking to support the model of dementia as a disease, the book explores the possibilities of psychological intervention for remediable or enduring cognitive losses. Taking an honest look at what we really know about dementia and how we can learn more, this innovative book essential reading for medical and mental health practitioners, researchers and students working in the field. |