Table of Contents
G. Jones, Introduction. Part 1: Models and Theories. T. Arendt, Meta-synthesis of the Neurobiology of DAT. H. Flint, All God's Children: The Spiritual Needs of People with Dementia. G. Jones, Metaphors for Teaching About Changing Memory and Cognition in Alzheimer's Disease: Bookcases in a Library. C. Morris, Personal Construct Psychology and Person-centred Care. Part 2: Interventions in Care Facilities. A.M. Hogewoning-van der Vossen, Living in Lifestyle Groups in Nursing Homes. Changeover to a Psychosocial Model for Care-giving in Dementia. R. Hamill, T. Conners, Sonas aPc: Activating the Potential for Communication Through Multi-sensory Stimulation. N. Mapes, Memory Groups: Facilitating Open Dialogue Between Persons with Dementia. M. Broersen, N. van Nieuwenhuijzen, Music Therapy for Persons with Dementia. Part 3: Topics Related to Care-giving Issues. B. Miesen, Towards a Psychology of Dementia Care. R. Dröes, Goffin, Breebaart, de Rooij, Vissers, Bleeker &van Tilburg, Support Programmes for Care-givers of People with Dementia: A Review of Methods and Effects. A. Marshall, Coping in Early Dementia: Findings of a New Kind of Support Group. Gemma Jones, The Loss of Meaningful Attachments in Dementia and Behavioural Stage-specific Implications. Part 4: Family and Professional Care-givers. A.M. Pot, Stress and Burden in Care-givers. B. Miesen, G. Jones, The Alzheimer Café Concept: A Response to the Trauma, Drama and Tragedy of Dementia. M. Duijnstee, W. Ros, Caring for Persons with Dementia Together: The Role of the District Nurse in Home Care. G. Newsham, The Power of Abuse. Part 5: Ethical Issues. C. Hertogh, Between Autonomy and Security: Ethical Issues in the Care of Elderly Persons with Dementia in Nursing Homes. C. Hertogh, Autonomy, Competence and Advanced Directives. B. Miesen, Care-giving in Dementia: An Emancipatory Perspective.