Includes bibliographical references and index.

The need for dementia services of excellence -- Setting the scene? -- The historical development and state of the art approach to design and delivery of dementia care services -- Services for people with young onset dementia -- Services for people with incipient dementia -- Services for people with mild dementia -- Services for people with moderate dementia -- Services for people with severe dementia -- How to get results in public policy for Alzheimer's and dementia -- Developing policy that works for dementia national and global lessons in what makes a difference -- Health economics, healthcare funding and service evaluation : international and Australian perspectives -- The Americas -- Australasia -- Eastern Europe -- Western Europe -- Developing a business case, negotiating, securing funding -- 'Workforce planning and development' -- The role of assistive technology in the care of people with dementia.// Index //