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OverviewPeople with dementia may be more vulnerable to isolation, social exclusion, discrimination and abuse as a result of their diagnosis and symptoms. Dementia advocacy is a critically important in helping people with dementia to express, exercise and defend their rights, and to participate fully in the day-to-day decision-making which affects their lives. As the scale and scope of dementia advocacy continues to grow, this timely book provides a complete overview of its key principles, development and delivery, and of the law and policy which surround it. The authors examine key issues which impact upon dementia advocacy in practice, including capacity, consent and decision-making; the relationships between dementia advocates and families, care staff and other advocates; diversity and difference in dementia advocacy; and, the development of quality standards and training. The book concludes with key ideas and recommendations for the future development and implementation of dementia advocacy. This book will be of interest to anyone concerned with the wellbeing of people with dementia, including family members, those who work in advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) and Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA), as well as academics, policy makers, commissioners, and care staff. This series constitutes a set of accessible, jargon-free, evidence-based good practice guides for all those involved in the care of people with dementia and their families. The series draws together a range of evidence including the experience of people with dementia and their families, practice wisdom, and research and scholarship to promote quality of life and quality of care. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrew Dunning , Kay Steven , Murna DownsPublisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN: 9781849050807ISBN 10: 1849050805 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 15 September 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: To order  Table of ContentsIntroduction.; 1. Understanding Dementia Advocacy.; 2. Legislation and Policy Framework.; 3. Development of Dementia Advocacy.; 4. Capacity, Consent and Decision Making.; 5. Communication.; 6. Roles and Relationships.; 7. Diversity and Difference.; 8. Quality Standards.; 9. Future Directions. References. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationAndrew Dunning is a lecturer in social policy at Swansea University and a member of the Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Ageing. Over the past 20 years he has been engaged in policy, practice and academic work in the field of gerontology. Previous posts include Deputy Director of the BethJohnson Foundation; national advocacy and engagement development officer for the Cabinet Office-led Better Government for Older People programme; Chairperson of the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (OPAAL) UK; and policy researcher at the Centre for Policy on Ageing and Help the Aged. Andrew is currently a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Adult Protection and Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research. Kay Steven is a National Advocacy Development Manager. From 2001-2006 she worked at Dementia North at Northumbria University, during which time she helped to research and develop a Department of Health-funded study on dementia advocacy. Kay then spent a year developing and facilitating learning networks for dementia advocacy practitioners and managers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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