This book discusses the contemporary medico-social, psychological,
legal, and therapeutic concerns related to people affected by dementia
as a patient or as a caregiver. It provides global emerging responses to
dementia. It highlights different dimensions of dementia in terms of
issues, concerns, policies, and strategies all around the globe. The
contributing authors present issues from cross-cultural education
visible in dementia studies and discuss the power of music, art therapy,
artistic collaborations, and many innovative practices in dealing with
dementia. Written by international specialists from various disciplines,
the chapters include challenges and emerging issues related to the role
of family caregivers, the concern with vulnerability to elder abuse and
neglect, and the role of technology in dementia care. The book provides
a diverse perspective to dementia care not covered in such a broad way
by any other books on the topic. This book is intended for academics
from a wide range of fields such as sociology, geriatrics, community
medicine, public health, clinical psychology, social work all of which,
collectively, bear on the problem and the solutions for better dementia
care.