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Trade paperback. Subtitled, "24-Hour Wraparound Care For Lifelong Well-Being". Outlines a practical method for dealing with dementia, that allows the sufferer and carer to maintain a decent quality of life. Draws on real life examples and tried-and-tested methods, offering advice for carers, relatives and professionals.
Synopsis
Dementia is a little understood and incurable illness, but much can be done to maximise the quality of life for people with the condition. This book outlines the SPECAL method (Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer's) for managing dementia that allows both sufferer and carer to maintain the quality of life, in various stages of the illness.