Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is a practical guide to helping those living with dementia live their best life in a way that makes sense to them. Essential reading for anyone working with people living with dementia, this book explains the concept of self-directed support and care for people living with dementia and links the various person centred approaches within dementia care with person centred planning and community based approaches. As the content unfolds, the concept of the Dementia Care Triad (people living with dementia, unpaid carers and professional carers) is explored and developed further to include the layer of community.