Social Work and Dementia

This book offers a starting point to the subject. Its range is suited to level 4 students and those new to the subject. -- Dr Martin Partridge * drupal *
This was a good read for my health and Socail care students. Some of which didn′t know anything about Dementia before reading this. -- Miss Naomi Whale * drupal *
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.
-- Mr Derek Allford * drupal *
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 -- Mr Hywel Thomas * drupal *
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 -- Mr Mick Wilkinson * drupal *
Useful starting point for students learning about dementia -- Mr Stefan Brown * drupal *
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 -- Mrs Jeni Bell * drupal *
An excellent text hsighlighting key issues for social work students working in this area of practice. -- Mrs Judith Mullineux * drupal *
A useful and practical book which outlines some of the key aspects of this area. -- Mrs Sarah Finlay * drupal *
Accesable and easy to follow for level five students. -- Mrs Sonia Pieczenko-Feldges * drupal *
Excellent book for students working in adult services. -- Mrs Tracey McVeigh * drupal *
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 -- Ms Elisabeth Hunter * drupal *
Very useful source for students. -- Ms Fiona Walshe * drupal *
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 -- Ms Jane Mullins * drupal *
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. -- Ms Sarbjit Kaur Hayre * drupal *
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. -- Professor Brian Taylor * drupal *