Leadership for Person-Centred Dementia Care - Loveday, Buz (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012)
Person-centred dementia care relies on leadership that supports the ongoing process of learning about and valuing individuals, their feelings, strengths and needs, and using this knowledge to enhance wellbeing and create a positive care environment. With a strong practical focus and many helpful case examples, this book will equip readers with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to lead person-centred dementia care. The areas explored are relevant across a wide range of care settings, and to all those in, or starting, either a managerial or non-managerial leadership role w
Includes bibliographical references and index
Leadership for Person-Centred Dementia Care; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction: Beginning the Journey; Chapter 1: Focusing on the Goals of Person-Centred Dementia Care; Chapter 2: Identifying the Barriers to Person-Centred Care; Chapter 3: Empowering and Supporting Staff; Chapter 4: Creating a Learning Culture: The Role of Training and Reflective Practice; Chapter 5: Ensuring Effective Communication with Staff, Families and Professionals; Chapter 6: Working Together to Respond to Feelings and Needs; Conclusion: Moving Forward; References; Index