’...a well written introductory text for working with older people with dementia. It is easily accessible both to social work students and as a refresher for those who are already working within the field.’ Cognitive Behavioural Social Work Review
1. What is Dementia , and Why are Social Workers Involved? 2. The Context of Care Management. 3. Competence. 4. Crisis Intervention. 5. Cognitive-Behavioural Approaches. 6. Task-Centred Practice. 7. Working With Challenging Behaviours. 8. Counselling and Psychotherapy. 9. Reminiscence and Life Review. 10. Working in Groups. 11. Dementia and Elder Abuse. 12. Networks and Community Interventions. 13. Empowerment and Advocacy.