Resolving Distress in Dementia

This book is essential reading for all staff in care settings and provides an invaluable insight into why someone may be distressed. The key questions suggested throughout will enable staff to identify and plan appropriate approaches to reduce the person’s distress. – Dr Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO Dementia UKIf you ever thought you know a lot about dementia, read this and be inspired, educated and challenged. Resolving Distress in Dementia is accessible, well written and demonstrates the art of exceptional intelligent caring. – Dr Dawne Garrett, Independent Consultant Nurse

Jo James (Author) Jo James is a registered nurse with over 35 years’ experience in acute hospital care and currently works as a consultant nurse for dementia and delirium at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Ruby Fitzhenry (Author) Ruby Fitzhenry is an RMN with a background working in inpatient dementia services, mental health forensic services and Parkinson’s disease and dementia research. Ruby currently works as a dementia clinical nurse specialist supporting inpatients in acute hospitals.

Rachel Thompson (Author) At the time of writing, Rachel Thompson was a Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist with a background in intensive care. Prior to nursing, she worked as a dementia adviser in the community. She is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding long-term conditions and helping people live well.

Mel Tumongha (Contributor) Mel Tumongha worked as a registered nurse in the Philippines for 12 years before moving to the UK where she has worked as a staff nurse on a medicine for the elderly ward and as a dementia clinical nurse specialist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.