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Non-pharmacological approaches to alleviate distress in dementia care

25 November 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Distress is one of the most common clinical manifestations associated with dementia. Pharmacological intervention may be appropriate in managing distress in some...

Person-centred care for people with dementia: Kitwood reconsidered

14 October 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

There is a plethora of literature on person-centred care and its importance in health care. The principles of person-centred care are especially important for people...

Palliative and end-of-life care for people living with dementia in care homes: part 2

29 June 2016

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article, the second of two, provides healthcare practitioners with an overview of best practice in palliative and end-of-life care, including nutrition,...

Palliative and end of life care for people living with dementia in care homes: part 1

Nursing Standard

evidence & practice

The terms palliative and end of life care are often used interchangeably and healthcare practitioners may perceive that palliative care is only appropriate during...