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Bernard Coope and Felicity Richards (eds), ABC of dementia, Wiley-Blackwell: Oxford, UK, 2014; 74 pp. ISBN 978-1-118-47402-0, £21.99, (pbk)
I read this book in a couple of sittings and found it to be a really informative, clear and easy-to-read guide. I feel it would be helpful for those professionals working with people living with dementia as well as family carers. It would also be a great resource for student nurses. The further reading recommendations at the end of each chapter are very helpful additions, as it is an easy reference to the information and filters what could feel overwhelming otherwise. I found including the chapter ‘Dementia and the Law’ particularly useful, as this is often confused and misunderstood. Having all the information in one place is certainly of benefit, whilst the logical, organised way the chapter is presented reduces the risk of misinterpretation. It also highlights the need for timely decision making and the importance of early diagnosis.
With time pressures, I feel that a clear, straightforward and easy-to-navigate text, with lots of up-to-date information in one place, is certainly best for me and this book certainly has all of this. I would recommend this book and am pleased it has arrived.