A thought provoking read. Good introduction to younger students who may be thinking about entering the care profession. deconstructs concepts and suggests activities to review learning.
As well as the usual visual appeal and clarity of this series, this volume has a pleasing structure which makes it attractive. Key issues of law, safeguarding, personalisation and e-health&care are clearly outlined with extensive use of activities and other helpful illustrative material. Cost-effectiveness receives some mention within a broader framework of person-centredness. Well-written; well-referenced; a useful volume.
A useful and practical book which outlines some of the key aspects of this area.
Excellent book for students working in adult services.
This book provides a comprehensive approach to the models of care of hte person with dementia and the legislation to support the care and role of a social worker
if you want a book thats easy to read, that you can dip in and out of without feeling overwhelmed by legislation, this is the book for you.
David and Kirsty use case studies and activities to explore and clarify the complexities of the social care of people with dementia in such a clear straight forward way that the reader feels equipped to support people with dementia and their families in an area often misunderstood
Useful starting point for students learning about dementia
Accesable and easy to follow for level five students.
Very useful source for students.
This book offers a starting point to the subject. Its range is suited to level 4 students and those new to the subject.
This was a good read for my health and Socail care students. Some of which didn't know anything about Dementia before reading this.
Very timely and appropraite text given the profile that social care and dentia has within political arenas at this time. The text provides detailed insight into the challenges SW's face when working with people who have dementia. Particularly liked the future perspectives of utilising assistive technology and addressing end of life care
this book will support the multidisciplinary nature of mental health nursing from a social work perspective with the focus on dementia placements in hospital and community. it will provide essential elements of the social worker role in dementia care
An excellent text hsighlighting key issues for social work students working in this area of practice.
A very useful text, that is up to date. It demonstrates the political and social agendas very well and it begins to unravel to of the key issues. The way the text includes case studies is also very useful.
refreshing to see social work text on working with this service user group whose needs are often seen only in terms of physical and not holistic care
A useful text, showing policy ,legal and sociological contexts of dementia. It also offers a beginning understanding for social workers of treatment models. It is easy to follow, and explores case examples, best practice guidance and research. This is useful for guiding students with research projects as well as assignments.