{"product_id":"lgbtq-people-and-dementia-a-good-practice-guide-paperback","title":"LGBTQ+ People and Dementia: A Good Practice Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSue Westwood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Price\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together research, policy and the voices of LGBTQ+ people with dementia, this good practice guide highlights the importance of a person-centred approach. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCare and support should recognise and validate different - and often intersectional - LGBTQ+ identities. Readers are encouraged to move away from the idea of equality as treating everyone the same, towards treating everyone as individuals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe vast changes in the social and legal status of LGBTQ+ people through recent decades can uniquely affect their later lives. Dementia services are often under-prepared to meet their needs, and there can be prejudice and discrimination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreating LGBTQ+ inclusive services can be challenging. The book explains how to deal with these challenges, giving lots of practical examples. 'Food for thought' sections offer opportunities for reflection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBecoming more informed about LGBTQ+ lives and creating services which are LGBTQ+ inclusive will improve the experiences of LGBTQ+ people living with dementia and encourage the best possible quality care.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSue Westwood\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of York. Previously a social worker and psychologist, she has over 20 years' experience of researching, teaching and training about LGBTQ-inclusive care and support. She previously managed a dementia adviser service for a UK charity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Price \u003c\/b\u003eis a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Hull and a registered social worker. Her work focuses on the lived experience of dementia, chronic illness, and sexualities.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.49 x 5.58 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42735924740159,"sku":"9781839973307","price":48.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/fcf36e909f8972ccc7b8756bdee13fe7.webp?v=1765145163","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/lgbtq-people-and-dementia-a-good-practice-guide-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}