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An introduction to the mental health of older people: understanding later stage dementia
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, MILNE Alisoun, GEARING Brian, WARNER Joanne
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Place of publication:
- London
**This learning resource was removed in March 2023.** This learning object focuses primarily on the later stages of dementia and on managing the more significant or prominent challenges - and symptoms - associated with this level of dementia. The material aims to reflect, where possible, the experiences of people with dementia and their family carers. Many of the examples given are located in a care home setting although the issues are also very relevant to supporting a person with dementia in the community.
An introduction to the mental health of older people: understanding the early stages of dementia
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, MILNE Alisoun, GEARING Brian, WARNER Joanne
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Place of publication:
- London
**This learning resource was removed in March 2023.** The main focus of this learning object is the early stages of dementia, including the emotional impact of the onset of symptoms and the diagnosis of dementia on the person concerned and those around them. The learning object also considers the importance of community-based support for people with dementia and how social networks can operate in this context. Towards the end of the learning object, you will look at the values and attitudes associated with person-centred care, particularly in relation to caring for and working with people with dementia as their condition progresses.
Mental health problems in old age: a reader
- Editors:
- GEARING Brian, JOHNSON Malcolm, HELLER Tom
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 222p., tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
A reader analysing the nature of mental health and mental disorders found among older people living in the community, and how carers and the helping professions should work together.