An Insight into Dementia Care in India »

Most literature available on caregiving discusses forms of care and programmes for the elderly in the west. An Insight into Dementia Care in India, based on original research studies will help bridge the gap between the literature of the west and the reality in India. It explores the caregiving scenario and surveys the existing research studies on dementia. The book deals with:

• Epidemiology, common types and causes of dementia;

• Profile of caregivers, changing trends in caregiving and the system of care followed;

• Various caregiver activities that are involved in providing care;

• Need for person-centered care and support to persons with dementia and their caregivers;

• Psychosocial assessment and management of persons with dementia and their caregivers;

• Psychosocial interventions suitable in the Indian context; and

• Services available for persons with dementia and their families.

List of Abbreviations ix

Foreword xi

Preface xiii

Part I Introduction

1 Dementia: A Silent Epidemic 5

Part II Caregiving in Dementia

2 Handholding through the Twilight Years 17

3 Caregiving Practices in India 23

4 Daily Chores and Caregivers 29

Part III Stress, Coping and Social Support

5 Psychological Distress: A Toll on Caregivers 43

6 Staying Afloat: Coping among Caregivers 49

7 Social Support for Caregivers 55

Part IV Implications for Treatment

8 Intervention Tool Kit for Professionals 67

9 Psychosocial Interventions for Persons with Dementia 77

10 Resources in India 83

Part V Conclusions

11 Training and Research 93

12 Parting Thoughts 99

Appendix 103

References 107

Further Readings 113

About the Author 119