Publisher's Synopsis
There are 50 million people globally living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and tens of millions further who are their caregivers. As a public service, it is important that library and information professionals learn to serve and assist those with dementia.
- Customer service and communication, with evidence-based suggestions for working with this population;
- Information resources to best meet the reference needs of the community, as grounded in LIS user studies and health informatics;
- Collection development for ongoing and appropriate mental and social stimulation of those experiencing cognitive decline; and
- Programming ideas for both communities, with a wide variety of focus and content.