What You Really Want to Know About Working with Dementia

I am delighted to see this book actually based on what health and social care professionals want to know about dementia care. The chapters use complex or challenging case studies or related examples, with expert navigation and advice from an experienced Admiral Nurse to add context, guidance and understanding. As a result the Admiral Nurses and their colleagues have given a really useful practical text which I hope will get the wide readership it truly deserves. – Professor Martin Orrell - Director, Institute of Mental Health, University of NottinghamDrawing directly from the specialist skills, values, and practice knowledge of Admiral Nurses, this accessible book is a treasure-trove of (in)valuable information for generalist practitioners working with, and alongside, people affected by dementia in any environment of care. It is essential reading. – John Keady, Professor of Mental Health Nursing and Older People, The University of ManchesterHighly practical, exceedingly well-informed, clearly relevant to day-to-day practice, this book provides a useful and stimulating resource for those - in many different circumstances - who work with people living with dementia. This should be no surprise, given the standing of the Admiral Nurses who have contributed their wisdom to these pages. – Julian C. Hughes, Honorary Professor, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, UK

Dr Karen Harrison Dening has over 45 years’ experience in dementia care. After completing her PhD she became head of research at Dementia UK. She was a committee member on both NICE dementia guidelines.

Dr Hilda Hayo has over 43 years’ experience in dementia care and has held various senior posts including the last 10 years as Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO of Dementia UK.

Amy Pepper is a mental health nurse with 20 years’ experience in dementia care. She currently works as an Admiral Nurse with the Research and Publications Team at Dementia UK.