Improve understanding and support for people experiencing behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementiaFrom laying a foundation of the types of dementia, the BPSD Textbook addresses holistic assessment, understanding causes of changes in behaviour, issues of care, medical effects, the role of medication, and the importance of individually tailored psychosocial interventions.Relevant cases studies provide personalised examples of real-life issue...

Older people need about twice as much light as younger people to accomplish everyday tasks comfortably and the need is even greater for people with dementia.Light and lighting that promotes health and independence doesn’t just happen. It needs to be designed, with awareness of the specific needs of older people and people with dementia. With many nations experiencing rapidly ageing populations and nearly 50 million people globally living with dementia, improving lighting design and...