Dementia Support for People from Diverse Ethnicities and their Families

This excellent book deserves to become a core textbook on any training course on dementia for health and social care professionals. Jan Oyebode and Sahdia Parveen set out to draw together research and practical experience about the ways that being from a minority ethnic group impacts on a person’s experiences of dementia and then to highlight what sort of support is needed or beneficial. They have fully succeeded in these aims and have provided a vital resource not just for clinicians, health and social care workers and managers but also for anyone with an interest in dementia care. – Richard Cheston, Professor of Dementia Research UWE BristolDeeply insightful and packed with practical tools. This book brings culture, identity and care together in a way that is clear, practical and respectful. Full of tools, insightful stories and effective strategies, it serves as a powerful call to action for creating inclusive care. A must read for all in the dementia world. – Ripaljeet Kaur, System and Leadership Development Facilitator, West Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardAn inspiring, readable book, giving voice to ignored, underserved minority ethnic people with dementia and their families. Practical examples from highly contemporary, culturally informed research illuminate the individuality of dementia and the diversity within and between minority ethnic communities, members and their families. – Dr Mary Tilki, Retired Nurse, Lecturer, Researcher, Former Chair of Irish in Britain, Co-founder and Patron of Cuimhne, Irish Memory Loss AllianceA powerful, evidence informed compilation of knowledge and guidance to advance care for those whose often on the fringes of attention. For researchers and health practitioners, this book is about systems of care that work to drive equity at a critical stage of the life. – Professor Shivani Sharma, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Enterprise), Aston University, BirminghamA vital, compassionate guide offering much needed culturally sensitive dementia support. This good practice guide supports and empowers professionals with practical strategies, deep insights, and inclusive care practices. Essential reading for those supporting individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds affected by dementia. – Dr Karan Jutlla, Reader in Dementia Care and Inclusion

Professor Jan Oyebode is an experienced clinical-academic with a combination of many years of work as a clinical psychologist in the NHS and work at the Universities of Birmingham and Bradford. She is currently Professor of Dementia Care in the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford. She lives in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Dr Sahdia Parveen is an associate professor at the University of Bradford and has several years of experience in working with and researching diverse ethnic communities. Sahdia has led a number of research studies focusing on improving the dementia care pathway for diverse communities. She lives in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.