Publisher's Synopsis
Palliative care is ideally suited as an approach to the care of people with dementia. This books takes seriously the need for a holistic view, involving physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care. Written by experts in the field, with some very practical advice, it also places a heavy emphasis on the ethical issues that arise for professionals and for families in the care of people with severe dementia.
Julian Hughes is a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry at North Tyneside General Hospital and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Ageing and Health, University of Newcastle.
