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Resolving Distress in Dementia: A Person-Centred Approach for Clinical Settings - Softcover

James, Jo; Fitzhenry, Ruby; Thompson, Rachel

 
9781805010234: Resolving Distress in Dementia: A Person-Centred Approach for Clinical Settings

Synopsis

A practical, compassionate guide to understanding why people with dementia become distressed in clinical settings, how to respond when it happens, and how to reduce problems in the future.

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About the Authors

Jo James is a registered nurse with over 35 years' experience in acute hospital care and currently works as a consultant nurse for dementia and delirium at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Ruby Fitzhenry is an RMN with a background working in inpatient dementia services, mental health forensic services and Parkinson's disease and dementia research. Ruby currently works as a dementia clinical nurse specialist supporting inpatients in acute hospitals.

At the time of writing, Rachel Thompson was a Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist with a background in intensive care. Prior to nursing, she worked as a dementia adviser in the community. She is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding long-term conditions and helping people live well.

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