Life at Home for People with a Dementia provides an evidence-based and readable account of improving life at home for people with a dementia and their families. There are estimated to be 47 million people with a dementia worldwide, the majority of whom will live, or want to live, in their own home. This book bridges the gap in knowledge by providing a comprehensive overview of enabling people with a dementia to live well at home from the viewpoint of those living with the condition.
Key Features
- Chapters on citizenship, enabling life at home, and rethinking self-management.
- Discussion on the ethics and care of people with dementia at home.
- Exploration of technological care and citizenship.
- A care manifesto outlining a vision for improving life at home for people with dementia.
Additional Information
Most research focuses on care in hospitals or care homes, taking a medical perspective. The book concludes with a care manifesto that covers professional practice, education, and care research. By covering a wide range of interrelated topics, this book provides a synthesised, critical, and readable understanding of the complexities and risks involved.
