Understanding behaviour in dementia that challenges : a guide to assessment and treatment / Ian Andrew James.

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James, Ian Andrew, 1963-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Jessica Kingsley, 2011.Description: 176 p. : ill. ; 23 cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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volume

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9781849051088 (pbk.) :

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DDC classification:

618.97683 22
616.83

Summary: As people grow older, their physical and psychological needs become more complex. Unmet needs often result in challenging behaviour, particularly if the person suffers from dementia. This book suggests both medical and non-pharmalogical approaches to lessening suffering and improving quality of life and wellbeing.

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4 Week Loan	Mayo University Hospital	Mayo University Hospital	Library Castlebar Mayo	616.83/JAM (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		MG07085
4 Week Loan	St. Luke's General Hospital Kilkenny	St. Luke's General Hospital Kilkenny	Open Shelves	616.83 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		035403

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

As people grow older, their physical and psychological needs become more complex. Unmet needs often result in challenging behaviour, particularly if the person suffers from dementia. This book suggests both medical and non-pharmalogical approaches to lessening suffering and improving quality of life and wellbeing.

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