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Better living with dementia : implications for individuals, families, communities, and societies /

This book highlights evidence-based best practices for improving the lives of patients with dementia. It presents the local and global challenges of these patients, also coupling foundational knowledge with specific strategies to overcome these challenges. It also examines the trajectory of the dise...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Gitlin, Laura N., 1952- (Autor), Hodgson, Nancy A. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London, United Kingdom : Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, 2018.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part 1: About the Person 1. How the Brain is Affected 2. Lived Experiences of Individuals with Dementia 3. Breaking the Cycle of Despair 4. Making Life Better for Individuals Living with Dementia Part II: About Caregivers 5. Family Member as Care Partner 6. How We Can Support Families 7. Formal caregivers: Role of the Inter-professional Team Part III: About Home and Community Environments 8. The Physical Home Environment
  • A Neglected Therapeutic Context 9. Living in the community Part IV: About Social Systems and Policy 10. Settings and Services of Care 11. Global Efforts and National Plans 12. Transforming Dementia care Part V: Taking Action 13. Developing and Implementing an Action Plan 14. Putting It All Together