{"product_id":"9780091901813-contented-dementia","title":"Contented Dementia","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-hour Wraparound Care for Lifelong Well-being\u003cbr\u003eDementia is a little understood and incurable illness, but much can be done to maximise the quality of life for people with the condition. This book outlines the SPECAL method (Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer's) for managing dementia that allows both sufferer and carer to maintain the quality of life, in various stages of the illness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe compassionate and practical guide to managing dementia and Alzheimer's, from a clinical psychologist and \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDementia is a little understood illness but, while there is currently no cure, much can be done to support wellbeing and maintain quality of life for people living with this condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eContented Dementia\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SPECAL method (Specialised Early Care for Alzheimer’s) was developed to help carers, families and professionals respond to memory loss and behavioural changes with understanding, confidence, and a personalised approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe method is based on a simple but powerful principle: although recent memory fades, emotional memory and long-term memories often remain strong. By working with, rather than against, the reality experienced by the person with dementia, SPECAL helps reduce distress, improve communication and create a calmer, more contented daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrawing on real-life examples and user-friendly tried-and-tested methods, \u003ci\u003eContented Dementia\u003c\/i\u003e provides essential information and guidance \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efor families, caregivers and healthcare professionals seeking a more positive approach to dementia care.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eContented Dementia\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A revolutionary new way of treating dementia [that] \u003cb\u003ebrings amazing benefits for patients and carers alike’\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘An \u003cb\u003eindispensable\u003c\/b\u003e handbook for anyone coping with the effects of dementia and who wants to keep a sufferer as happy as is humanly possible’ \u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Explains \u003cb\u003ea revolutionary way to care for dementia patients\u003c\/b\u003e . tender techniques that can ease absent minds’\u003ci\u003e Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Anyone who wants help in caring for the condition will find this excellent work \u003cb\u003ea revelation’ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eShows how to minimize distress\u003c\/b\u003e and manage dementia…I expected this book to be depressing; it is exactly the opposite.’ \u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30347694997601,"sku":"9780091901813","price":13.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_32334126.jpg?v=1737186011","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780091901813-contented-dementia","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}