Dementia Beyond Drugs
'Dementia Beyond Drugs, Changing the Culture of Care' is the new book by Dr G. Allen Power, a certified internist, geriatrician, nursing home practitioner, and Eden Alternative Educator who challenges care providers to undertake a true change in the way they care.
Learn what it takes to effect real culture change within care settings while reducing the administration of psychotropic drugs in the treatment of dementia. Learn how to embrace humanistic and enlightened practices that address the most common challenges in caring for people with dementia.
Dementia Beyond Drugs is an essential read for anyone involved in the care of people with dementia including nursing staff, social workers, occupational therapists, medical directors, and administrators. Family members and students will also benefit from Dr Power's medical experience and unique perspectives.
Dr Power's style of communicating is informative, accessible, and inspiring. This book introduces an experiential model of care that treats individuals with dementia as the human beings they are; giving them the personal attention, respect, and dignity they deserve.
‘This book is ground breaking, courageous, and awesome, representing a new milestone in dementia care. Dr Power dares to challenge the current paradigm and urges readers to walk the walk of culture change, creating a better world for people with dementia. This thoroughly researched, practical, and deeply compassionate book is a must for all working in the field of dementia.' ~ Hilary Lee, MSc, Vice President of the Spark of Life.



