Casebook of Dementia: A Reference Guide for Primary Care

Wong, Gloria HY,Ma, Bosco HM,Lee, Maggie NY,Dai, David LK

ISBN 10: 1108984495 / ISBN 13: 9781108984492

Editore: Cambridge University Press, 2024

Codice articolo mon0003739357

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Provides practical advice on effective identification and management of people with dementia in a primary care setting using 99 cases.

Informazioni sugli autori: Gloria H. Y. Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration as well as Programme Director of the Master of Social Sciences (Mental Health) programme at The University of Hong Kong. She is the Director of Training, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy – Hong Kong. She applies her knowledge in psychology and psychiatry to improve services and societal response to population mental health needs.

Bosco H. M. Ma is a specialist in Geriatric Medicine. He is a council member of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association. He has passion for acute geriatric medicine, especially peri-operative care.

Maggie N. Y. Lee is the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association. She has twenty years' experience in elderly and dementia services. As an experienced occupational therapist, she is committed to developing services for people with dementia and their families, which facilitate early diagnosis and intervention. She provides consultative services to providers and stakeholders in Hong Kong and Macau on dementia-friendly community.

David L. K. Dai is a specialist in Geriatric Medicine. He has been the Chairman of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association. During his forty-year career in medicine, Dr Dai has specialised in geriatric, rehabilitation and pulmonary medicine and served several steering committees on mental health and aged care services.

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Titolo: Casebook of Dementia: A Reference Guide for ...
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Legatura: paperback
Condizione: Very Good