In this simple yet comprehensive guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of the condition. Covering everything from the different types of dementia and disease prevention strategies to assessment, diagnosis, options for care and end-of-life, the book provides a complete road map for those living with, or supporting someone with, the condition. The book will demystify the condition and increase our understanding about why it occurs, the current treatments and how it may be managed both by professionals and those at home. Filled with practical advice on therapies and the latest drug treatments, it will be an invaluable resource for those worried about their own symptoms or those of a loved one.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Brian Draper’s writing style provides a coherent, comprehensive guide to everything you ever wanted to know about dementia but were afraid to ask. It is full of useful information and advice… Overall, the volume provides a clear and coherent account of the state-of-the-art of dementia care and on this basis is highly recommended to all those colleagues with an interest in or responsibility for the care of persons with dementia. — Margot Lindsay, Research Department of Mental Health Sciences ― European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare
Book Description
Your complete road-map to understanding the symptoms, treatment and management of dementia, for anyone who works with or cares for someone with dementia
About the Author
Brian Draper is Conjoint Professor in the School of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. He has been the Assistant Director of the Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry at Prince of Wales and Prince Henry Hospitals in Sydney since 1992, and is Chair of the Australian government’s Psychogeriatric Care Expert Reference Group and Past Chair of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). He is also the leader of the Special Groups with Dementia node of the Dementia Collaborative Research Centres (DCRC), which conducts research into dementia in persons from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, dementia in indigenous people and younger onset dementia. Brian lives in Australia.
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