{"product_id":"9781837962600-how-to-help-someone-with-dementia","title":"How to Help Someone with Dementia","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Practical Handbook\u003cbr\u003ePractical information in an accessible format. This book helps you understand how dementia works and its effect on your loved one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'This is an incredibly supportive, compassionate and practical guide for those caring for a relative living with dementia. The book provides clear guidance, strategies and responses to those in need' \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e– Dr Penny Rapaport, Clinical Psychologist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The person with dementia and the caregiver are at the heart of this relevant, rich-in-content handbook. Underpinned by evidence-based theory, the text is written with compassion, guiding the reader to navigate the dementia journey with attention to practical and emotional needs'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e– Liz Cort MSc. Trial Manager PATHFINDER study, Division of Psychiatry, UCL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere can be a lot of understandable fear and worry when a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia. Whilst the stigma of dementia can be powerful it should not restrict a person from finding meaning and purpose in life. Psychologists Dr Michelle Hamill and Dr Martina McCarthy believe that a holistic and relationship-centred understanding of dementia can help to acknowledge the challenges of the condition, whilst enabling people to live with dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides insights and ideas to improve quality of life for both you and your loved one, drawing on the experiences of people who are caring for a person with dementia from our services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the book you will: understand dementia and the symptoms and behaviours that people with dementia can present with; learn communication skills and strategies that can help when caring for a person with dementia; and explore compassion-based care, develop resilience and improve your wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst every situation is unique, this book will give you the confidence and advice you need to help you support your loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56646939935094,"sku":"9781837962600","price":11.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_27843827.jpg?v=1762922874","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781837962600-how-to-help-someone-with-dementia","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}