An inspiring, informative and eminently readable text, which lives up to its claim of being a handbook, and should be accessible to every Care of Elderly Unit Journal of community Nursing It is a relatively easy read...a good starting point. Signpost 'At their best (and it is very good) Stokes and Goudie provide solid, practical advice around those areas which carers find most difficult. The book is very useful when talking of practical interventions, clearly based on a wealth of carefully considered clinical experience.' - International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 'The text is clear and understandable ...it is an excellent ward teaching resource...it is inspiring, informative and eminently readable text...should be accessible to avery Care of the Elderly unit.' - Joanne Pike, Lecturer/Practitioner, Journal of Community Nursing 'This book describes the past decade of research and practice in the field of dementia care' - Exceptional Child Education Resources 'This book is n excellent general introduction to the subject for new therapists and students...I found the book interesting, easily accessible, encouraging and enlightening.' - Jenny Meredith, SLT West Gloucestershire, Bulletin 'Draws together what has been happening in dementia care over the last ten years. The book is aimed at professionals working with older people with dementia.' - Working With Older People 'This, extremely accessible, handbook is pitched at a level which will be suitable for a wide range of social care staff, and for carers. There are plenty of references for those who wish or need to study the issue in more depth.' - Learning update 'We have here a stimulating collection of contributions by experts in various fields relevant to the care of people with dementia. The information is clearly presented...level of information seem to be suitable for health care workers in this field, as well as being useful for anyone who has a family member of close friend suffering from dementia.' - Vicky Ayech, Family care giver, London Centre of Dementia Care 'It draws together many new ideas and practical approaches...will be a valuable resource for care staff.' - Nursing and Care Home Business
