Reflective Questions

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Composite list

• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 The experiences of people with dementia
• Chapter 3 Brain basics
• Chapter 4 Progression of dementia
• Chapter 5 Alzheimer’s disease
• Chapter 6 Vascular Dementia (VaD)
• Chapter 7 Less common forms of dementia
• Chapter 8 Younger people with dementia
• Chapter 9 People with learning disabilities and dementia
• Chapter 10 Promoting health to reduce risk of dementia
• Chapter 11 Recognition and assessment
• Chapter 12 Post–diagnostic advice
• Chapter 13 Signposting
• Chapter 14 Values: compassion and dignity
• Chapter 15 The work of Tom Kitwood
• Chapter 16 Cultural issues
• Chapter 17 Spirituality
• Chapter 18 Communication
• Chapter 19 Common dementia–related problems
• Chapter 20 Depression in people with dementia
• Chapter 21 Delirium in people with dementia
• Chapter 22 Psychosis in people with dementia
• Chapter 23 Sensory impairment
• Chapter 24 Falls
• Chapter 25 Nutrition
• Chapter 26 Protecting and caring for skin
• Chapter 27 Continence
• Chapter 28 Constipation
• Chapter 29 Exercise and dementia
• Chapter 30 Dementia–friendly communities
• Chapter 31 Medication for dementia–related problems
• Chapter 32 Anti–dementia medication
• Chapter 33 Medication management
• Chapter 34 Cognitive interventions
• Chapter 35 Activities for people with dementia
• Chapter 36 Creativity and people with dementia
• Chapter 37 Music therapy
• Chapter 38 Reminiscence
• Chapter 39 Life stories and memory boxes
• Chapter 40 Reality orientation
• Chapter 41 Validation
• Chapter 42 Sensory environment
• Chapter 43 Pets: animals as therapy
• Chapter 44 Assistive technology
• Chapter 45 Design for dementia
• Chapter 46 Relationships and dementia
• Chapter 47 Sex and sexuality
• Chapter 48 Carers' issues and carer support
• Chapter 49 Reducing stress levels for family carers
• Chapter 50 Having difficult conversations
• Chapter 51 The multi–disciplinary team
• Chapter 52 Care planning
• Chapter 53 Personal care
• Chapter 54 Resistance to care
• Chapter 55 Sundowning syndrome and sleep
• Chapter 56 Transitions
• Chapter 57 Walking
• Chapter 58 End of life care
• Chapter 59 Abuse, neglect and safeguarding
• Chapter 60 Ethical issues
• Chapter 61 Advocacy
• Chapter 62 Mental capacity
• Chapter 63 Leadership issues
• Chapter 64 Research
• Chapter 65 Conclusion