ABC of Dementia is a practical guide to help healthcare professionals develop knowledge skills confidence & an understanding of dementia in order to support those with dementia to live well It begins with the cognitive disabilities & underlying brain diseases that define dementia before moving on to diagnostic assessment & early intervention for dementia There is a focus on the experience of the person with dementia & their families highlighting the journey from diagnosis to end of life including the role of person-centred care & the limited therapeutic options available Separate chapters address dementia in acute hospital settings primary care & care for those with the most severe challenges as well as the specific needs of younger people developing dementia The ethical & legal context of dementia care is also outlined From a multidisciplinary author team ABC of Dementia is a valuable resource for general practitioners family physicians & other health care professionals caring for patients with dementia & related disorders It is also relevant for geriatricians psychologists specialist & practice nurses & nursing home staff