Treating Dementia in Context : a Step-by-Step Guide to Working with Individuals and Families /

"Dementia is a life-altering diagnosis for patients and loved-ones alike. The progressive disease causes cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes that can frustrate the efforts of even the most dedicated caregivers. Given the uniquely personal nature of dementia symptoms, treatment can be a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: McCurry, Susan
Autor Corporativo: American Psychological Association
Otros Autores: Drossel, Claudia
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2011.
Edición:1st ed.
Temas:
Dementia > Treatment.
Dementia > Patients > Care.
Dementia > Patients > Rehabilitation.
Quality of life.
Dementia > therapy
Caregivers > psychology
Professional-Family Relations
Quality of Life
Démence > Traitement.
Déments > Soins.
Relations soignant-famille.
Qualité de la vie.
quality of life.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General.
MEDICAL > Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL > Diseases.
MEDICAL > Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL > Internal Medicine.
PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology
Quality of life
Dementia > Patients > Care
Dementia > Treatment
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Making sense of the diagnosis
  • The contextual model of dementia care
  • Building collaborative relationships
  • Discuss concerns respectfully : establishing consent and rapport in the initial interview
  • Ameliorate excess disability : treatment of sensory loss and co-morbidities
  • Nurture the dyad : strengthening caregiver partnerships
  • Create contextual solutions: managing common affective and behavioral changes
  • Enjoy sharing the journey : supporting a good quality of life
  • Going the distance : your long-term role.

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