A practical guide for carers and professionals looking to transfer the principles of Namaste Care to those living with advanced dementia at home. Contains detailed descriptions of how to implement this multisensory approach and emphasises how it can improve quality of life for those with dementia and their families.

Foreword by Joyce Simard1. Introduction (including a case study contribution from Dr Trish Winter, family carer)2. What is Namaste Care?3. Admiral Nursing and the origins of the Namaste Care Project at St Cuthbert's Hospice - Sharron Tolman (Consultant Admiral Nurse, Dementia UK)4. Advanced dementia and assessment - Lisa Howarth (Admiral Nurse, St Cuthbert's Hospice, UK)5. Harnessing community kindness (With a contribution from Ann White MBE, Dementia Friends Champion, UK)6. Volunteers with heart - Barbara Edwards (Namaste Volunteer)7. Responding to Referrals - the initial visit assessment8. Life Stories9. Psychological needs of people with advanced dementia10. The Needs Led Model of Dementia Care - Julie Young (Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust, UK)11. Carer needs12. Sensory Stimulation 13. Loving touch14. Communication15. Planning Namaste Care sessions16. Key learning themes (including a case study contribution by Chris Hayday, Occupational Therapist and Volunteer at St Cuthbert's Hospice)17. End of Life - Joanne Atkinson (Head of Health Continuing Workforce Development, Northumbria University, UK) and Dr Caroline Jeffery (GP and Senior Lecturer, Northumbria University, UK)18. ConclusionAppendix