Dementia is on the rise around the world, and health organizations in
Canada, the United States, and New Zealand are responding to the
urgent need – voiced by communities and practitioners – for
guidance on how best to address memory loss in Indigenous communities.
This innovative volume responds to the call by bringing together, for
the first time, research studies and Indigenous teaching stories on
this topic. Using decolonizing methods, it addresses key areas of
concern with chapters that: examine the prevalence and causes of
dementia, as well as the public discourse surrounding the issue
provide examples for incorporating Indigenous perspectives on care and
prevention into research and practice demonstrate culturally safe
applications of research to Elder care. Presenting strategies for
health practice and effective collaborative research informed by
Indigenous knowledge and worldviews, this book is a valuable resource
for researchers, practitioners, students, and educators who seek a
better understanding of memory loss and memory care.
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New Understandings of Memory Loss and Memory Care
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780774837859
Publisert
2021
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
University of British Columbia Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok