Early Intervention in Dementia: A Practical Guide for Primary Care Services

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

Dementia is a growing concern worldwide, with millions of people affected every year. However, it remains severely underdiagnosed and undermanaged, partly due to overstretched specialist services. To address this issue, a pioneering community-based primary care service has been developed, and this practical book shares 99 real-life case studies from the frontline.

Real-Life Case Studies for Effective Dementia Care

This comprehensive guide examines both typical and atypical cases of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, familiarizing readers with possible patient scenarios and recommended management strategies. The authors, who are involved in the pioneering community-based primary care service, provide invaluable insights and practical tools for healthcare professionals.

Practical Tools for Early Identification and Management

Useful resources, including example forms for history taking and a modified General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition (GPCOG), equip multidisciplinary teams with the knowledge needed for early identification and effective management of dementia.

Collaborative Care for Post-Diagnostic Support

The final chapter focuses on key considerations in primary care, including carer support, sharing diagnoses, and forming a dementia-friendly community. The emphasis on collaborative care between medical and social care providers offers guidance for post-diagnostic support, ensuring that people with dementia receive the best possible care.

As an Open Access title, this book is available on Cambridge Core, making it easily accessible to healthcare professionals worldwide.

Product Details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Edition: 1st edition (May 30, 2024)
• Language: English
• Pages: 268 pages
• ISBN-10: 1108984495
• ISBN-13: 978-1108984492