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Ethnicity and the dementias
- Editors:
- YEO Gwen, GALLAGHER-THOMPSON Dolores
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 390p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
- Edition:
- 2nd
In recent years, the literature on the topic of ethnic and racial issues in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias has increased dramatically. At the same time, the need for cultural competence in all of geriatric care, including dementia care, is increasingly being acknowledged. Researchers and providers are beginning to recognize the impending "ethnogeriatric imperative," as the number of elders from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds continues to rise. The book offers background information in this area, while also examining how those suffering from dementia and their family members respond or adapt to the challenges that follow.The book features contributions from clinicians and researchers on the epidemiology of dementias by ethnic population, new information on the assessment of diverse populations, and updates and inclusions of new populations in the management of dementia and working with families.
Ethnicity and the dementias
- Editors:
- YEO Gwen, GALLAGHER-THOMPSON Dolores
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 261p..,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
This book looks at the issues of the dementias from a multicultural perspective and addresses how ethnicity and cultural interpretations can influence the perception of dementia. A broad spectrum of topics are covered ranging from epidemiology and neurophysiological assessment procedures and techniques for managing dementia, to caregiving, family concerns and policy recommendations.