Author : Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Publisher : AIHW
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 23,74 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 1742493491
This report provides a comprehensive picture of dementia in Australia, illustrated by the latest available data and information on trends over time.
Author : Kailas Roberts
Publisher : Univ. of Queensland Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,99 MB
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0702264695
There are steps you can take to reduce your risk of dementia, to delay its onset, and to ease the journey if the condition does occur. Over 400,000 Australians are currently living with dementia, yet misunderstanding about the condition is widespread. Few people realise they can take action to lessen their chances of it developing. There are also effective interventions and treatments now available to address dementia-related symptoms. Dr Kailas Roberts works as a specialist in memory loss and dementia. In Mind Your Brain he brings a wealth of knowledge from his medical practice and presents it in plain and accessible language. He explains how dementia affects the brain and body, what to expect in the event of a diagnosis, and how to manage each step along the way.Including an important list of support resources, Mind Your Brain is an invaluable guide for people with dementia, their carers and loved ones, and for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy brain.
Author : Brian Draper
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 23,93 MB
Release : 2013-07-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0857008838
In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of the condition. Covering everything from assessment and diagnostic processes to drug and psychosocial treatments, community and residential care options, assistive technology, support for carers, ethical and legal considerations, end of life decisions and the latest research and treatment developments, the book provides a complete road map for those supporting someone with the condition, in either a professional or personal capacity. The book will demystify the condition and increase understanding about why it occurs, current treatments and how it may be managed. Filled with useful information and advice, it will be an invaluable resource for relatives and carers, and a useful reference on the desk of any professional working with individuals with dementia.
Author : Anthea Innes
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 46,86 MB
Release : 2020-05-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1447344960
As the number of people affected by dementia continues to rise, this is the first in-depth examination of related services dedicated to the unique demands of remote and rural settings. Contributors from the UK, Australia, North America and Europe explore the experiences and requirements of those living with dementia and those caring for them in personal and professional capacities in challenging geographical locations. For practitioners, researchers, academics and policy makers, this book is an essential review of evidence and strategies to date, and a guide to future research needs and opportunities for improvements in rural dementia practice.
Author : Oliver James
Publisher : Random House
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 37,33 MB
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1407028871
Dementia is a little understood and currently incurable illness, but much can be done to maximise the quality of life for people with the condition. Contented Dementia - by clinical psychologist and bestselling author Oliver James - outlines a groundbreaking and practical method for managing dementia that will allow both sufferer and carer to maintain the highest possible quality of life, throughout every stage of the illness. A person with dementia will experience random and increasingly frequent memory blanks relating to recent events. Feelings, however, remain intact, as do memories of past events and both can be used in a special way to substitute for more recent information that has been lost. The SPECAL method (Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer's) outlined in this book works by creating links between past memories and the routine activities of daily life in the present. Drawing on real-life examples and user-friendly tried-and-tested methods, Contented Dementia provides essential information and guidance for carers, relatives and professionals.
Author : Christine Bryden
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 50,16 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781843103325
Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Dancing with Dementia is a vivid account of her experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks. She describes how, with the support of her husband Paul, she continues to lead an active life nevertheless, and explains how professionals and carers can help. This book is a thoughtful exploration of how dementia challenges our ideas of personal identity and of the process of self-discovery it can bring about.
Author : Susan Kurrle
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 31,65 MB
Release : 2012-06-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 113953713X
Dementia is reaching epidemic proportions. To date treatment has focused on cognitive and behavioural symptoms and their management, but the physical side has been neglected. Physical comorbidity is extremely common in people with dementia and leads to excess disability and reduced quality of life for the affected person and their family. Physical comorbidity is often treatable if not reversible. Epilepsy, delirium, falls, oral disease, malnutrition, frailty, incontinence, sleep disorders and visual dysfunction are found to occur more frequently in dementia sufferers. Physical Comorbidities of Dementia describes how these may present and gives detailed information and evidence-based recommendations on how to recognise and manage these conditions. Written by clinicians, each chapter deals with a separate condition accompanied by a list of recommendations for management. Physical Comorbidities of Dementia provides practical explanations and solutions to help all healthcare professionals to improve care for people with dementia.
Author : A. F. Jorm
Publisher :
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 14,97 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 9780644128957
Author : June Andrews
Publisher : Souvenir Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 15,84 MB
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1782836942
The indispensable guide to dementia from the UK's leading expert 'Will help families and friends of people with dementia all over the world' Dame Judi Dench Written by an expert, this essential guide will help those with dementia, and their families, make sure that they can stay well and happy for as long as possible. It offers clear and sensible information and advice about: - Recognising symptoms and getting help - Treatment and remaining healthy - Being a carer - Managing financially - Care homes and staying at home This edition is updated to include new research on sleep, exercise and reducing dementia risk. 'Exactly what is needed. Sensible advice from someone who really knows what she is talking about.' John Humphrys
Author : Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 18,41 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Dementia
ISBN : 9781760549046
Dementia is a significant and growing health and aged care issue in Australia that has a substantial impact on the health and quality of life of people with the condition, as well as for their family and friends. This online report provides a comprehensive picture of dementia in Australia, including the latest statistics on dementia prevalence, burden of disease, deaths, expenditure, as well as the use of health and aged care services among people with dementia and information on carers. This Summary report presents key findings from the detailed Dementia in Australia online compendium and covers a broad range of topics including; prevalence estimates and projections, mortality, burden of disease, care needs of people with dementia, and their use of aged care and health care services. The report also features information on carers of people with dementia, direct health and aged care system expenditure for dementia and dementia among population groups of interest.aihw.gov.auStronger evidence, better decisions, improved health and welfare.
