ABC of Dementia by Coope, Bernard -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Series Page Title Page Copyright List of Contributors Introduction–A Call to Action

Why is the need to learn about dementia changing? The evidence base Changes in society Policy and politics

Chapter 1: Dementia in the UK

Introduction Terminology Economic impact Who has dementia? The Diversity of dementia The changing journey Physical disability and death Conclusion Further reading

Chapter 2: Causes of Dementia

Introduction Alzheimer's disease (AD) Vascular dementia (VaD) Mixed AD and VaD Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)/Parkinson disease dementia (PDD) Frontotemporal dementias (FTDs) Normal pressure hydrocephalus Risks and protective factors in the aetiology of dementia Primary prevention Further reading

Chapter 3: Assessment

Introduction Why? What? How? The story of change What has changed? Testing cognitive ability Imaging The diagnosis Further reading

Chapter 4: Early Intervention for Dementia

Introduction Exploring the concept of early intervention in dementia The Evolving Service Model Conclusion

Chapter 5: Drug Treatment

Introduction Ethical considerations Available medications Efficacy Adverse effects and interaction Dosing Cognitive enhancers and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia Vascular dementia Guidance from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Criticisms of the guidance Thinking about treatment – what should be discussed with the patient and carer? Drugs to avoid in cognitive decline Conclusion Further reading

Chapter 6: Dementia and Families

Introduction Dementia and families The family experience of dementia Assessment of families and family members in caregiving relationships Interventions with families affected by dementia Conclusion Acknowledgement Further reading

Chapter 7: Person-Centred Care

Personhood in dementia Malignant Social Psychology Positive person work Communicating well with people living with dementia The challenge of providing person-centred care The whole organisation approach Finally, a word about labels Further reading

Chapter 8: Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)

Introduction Impact on carers and prediction of institutionalisation Legal framework Assessment and management of BPSD Prevention Watchful waiting Specific interventions Pharmacological treatments Specific medications Conclusion Further reading

Chapter 9: Dementia in Younger People

Epidemiology Diagnosis Aetiological subtypes Pharmacological treatment Comprehensive assessment and support Information needs Social needs Carer and family needs Physical needs Service development References

Chapter 10: Dementia in Primary Care

Introduction Prevalence of dementia Closing the dementia gap – working towards earlier diagnosis Prevention The role of primary care in diagnosis and management Assessing cognitive function The team approach Patient-centred care Advance decision planning Dementia in care homes The future of dementia management in primary care Further reading

Chapter 11: Dementia in the Acute Hospital

Introduction Challenges to the person with dementia Challenges to family Challenges to the hospital Better dementia care in hospital The role of relatives and carers Delirium in the acute hospital setting Conclusion Further reading

Chapter 12: Dementia and the Law

Introduction Legislation Mental Capacity Act 2005 Relationship between the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Making decisions for the future: advance care planning Financial decisions Difficulties around capacity Dementia, driving and the law Conclusion Further reading

Chapter 13: End-of-Life Care in Dementia

Introduction Advance care planning and bereavement issues for people with advanced dementia and their families Risk factors for mortality in dementia Symptoms experienced by people with dementia at the end of life Pain Swallowing difficulties Dehydration and cachexia Acute confusion/delirium superimposed on dementia Infections Conclusion References

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