Assessment and care for people with dementia
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Assessment and care for people with dementia

Ann Fares Lecturer, School of Health studies, University of Bradford

This article outlines methods for the assessment of dementia and discusses aspects of care for people who have dementia

Aims and intended learning outcomes

This article aims to offer a brief account of the diagnosis and possible progress of dementia, and consideration for approaches to care. After reading this article, you should be able to:

Nursing Standard. 11, 40, 49-53. doi: 10.7748/ns.11.40.49.s58

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