Author

Contributions

  • Dementia Association - Contributor

Publication

2013 - Dementia Association, United States?, United States

Language

English

Word Count

70,250 words, Guess

Page Count

281 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC616.831
  • LCCRC523 .C86 2013

Description

A gerontologist explains dementia and Alzheimer's disease, from diagnosis to death in terms family and professional caregivers can understand. The stages of dementia, the history of Alzheimer's and the physiology of the disease are explained. Communication techniques, working with and tracking combative behaviors for the doctor are discussed, as well as techniques to address caregiver stress. Activities for person's with dementia are offered. The progression of the disease with an emphasis on the A's of Alzheimer's are provided, giving caregivers a clear explanation of falls, loss of speech, movement and memory. Vignettes from case histories are used to illustrate key points in the book. A detailed and compassionate explanation of the end of life is presented for caregivers.

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