For health and social care professionals, carers, and families, this guide explains how to improve the quality of physical, social, and psychological support for individuals suffering from dementia. The authors use a profiling approach that connects practice with psychosocial and biomedical theory; it is based on their work with patients in different settings over a five-year period. The approach follows a process of profiling, identifying, and documenting the health, cognitive, social, and psychological needs of the patient. Profiling templates are included. May is an occupational therapist who has worked for dementia care providers and voluntary organizations as a clinician, trainer, and consultant. Edwards is a mental health nurse specializing in dementia care, and Brooker teaches dementia studies at the U. of Worcester, UK. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)