"This book helps you incorporate a person-centered approach in your usual nursing care as you address the unique needs of people who have dementia. The basic premise is that although the short-term nature of the care setting focuses on nursing interventions for the immediate medical problems, nurses have numerous opportunities to incorporate dementia-specific interventions in care plans" Provided by publisher.

Dementia: What it is, What it is not, and What Nurses Can Do -- Person-Centered Care -- Nursing Considerations for People With Dementia During Specific Stages -- Nursing Strategies to Address Emotional Needs and Behavioral Issues -- Nursing Strategies to Address Issues Related to Care -- Broader Aspects of Care for People With Dementia.