Reconsidering Neighbourhoods and Living with Dementia: A Groundbreaking Research Effort

Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Steven R. Sabat, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., USA, praises this book as “a moving, thoughtful understanding of what neighbourhood means and is a beacon for efforts aimed at improving the quality of life of all involved.”

This seminal work provides research-based insights into the lived experience of dementia, ageing in place, and the application of participatory and creative social research approaches in the field of dementia studies. It showcases the key findings of one of the UK’s largest funded social science research projects, the Neighbourhoods study, in an accessible and engaging manner.

Understanding the Importance of Home and Neighbourhood for People Living with Dementia

For the first time, this book assembles the findings of the Neighbourhoods study into a comprehensive blueprint for dementia care, highlighting the significance of home and neighbourhood in the lives of individuals living with dementia. The author, John Keady, a renowned mental health nurse with over 30 years of experience in dementia care, emphasizes that neighbourhoods are not just physical spaces but also relational, virtual, technological, connected, lived, remembered, and imagined, existing within and across time.

A Comprehensive Resource for Diverse Readers and Disciplines

This book is an invaluable resource for a wide range of readers, including individuals living with dementia, healthcare professionals, family carers, practitioners, academics, and students studying gerontology, dementia studies, and human geography. The five key parts of the book – The Lived Neighbourhood, Neighbourhoods, Measurement and Technology, Neighbourhoods and Big Data, Personal Well-Being and Neighbourhood Programme Support, and Bringing it Together and Future Directions – provide a structured framework for understanding the complexities of dementia care.

About the Author: John Keady, a mental health nurse with over 30 years of experience in dementia care, was the Chief Investigator of the Neighbourhoods study. He holds a joint appointment between the University of Manchester and the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Product Details:

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication Date: October 19, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780335251728, 9780335251735