Description
The updated edition of this unique guide provides practical and innovative strategies for care of people with Alzheimer's disease. Written from the viewpoint that activity-focused care promotes the resident's cognitive, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellbeing, the text is very readable and highly recommended for caregivers and families of people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Hellen's focus is on activities that emphasize the abilities of the residents. Caregivers are urged to do support the patient by participating in daily life tasks and activities "with" the patients rather than doing "to" or "for" them.* Provides effective strategies and age-appropriate activities to engage residents and includes forms and profiles for use by therapists and nurses * Presents a holistic treatment program * New topics include: sexuality and intimacy, couples with dementia, spirituality, refocusing activities for physically combative or violent situations
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