Social Work and People with Dementia, Partnerships, Practice & Persistence ISBN:978-1-86134-702-2 practice examples highlight and examine

practice examples highlight and examine the practical application of theory

encouraging readers to share experience and knowledge and to discuss past and present events

as well as practitioners in a range of areas

The theoretical framework draws on social learning theory and the tradition of socio-education/social pedagogy as reflected in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

It builds upon popular texts addressing anti-discriminatory frameworks but focuses specifically upon black perspectives in social work

Social Work and People with Dementia, Partnerships, Practice & Persistence ISBN:978-1-86134-702-2 practice examples highlight and examineCurrent community care policies and increasing numbers of older people needing assistance mean that all social workers must be up to date in their knowledge, skills and attitudes towards people with dementia and their carers. This book is a revised and updated edition of the popular Working with dementia. Written by experienced social workers, it provides guidance on best practice in a readable and jargon free style.