Publisher's Synopsis
This essential book's guiding principle-that there is much that can be done to enhance the lives of persons who have dementia and those who care for them-remains unchanged. The authoritative dementia care manual is The 36-Hour Day.
One of the main causes of impairment and reliance among the aged worldwide, dementia is currently the seventh largest cause of mortality among all diseases. For dementia sufferers, their carers, families, and society as a whole, dementia has physical, psychological, social, and financial repercussions. Lack of knowledge and comprehension about dementia causes stigma and obstructions to diagnosis and care.
