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Author Andresen, Gayle.

Title Caring for people with Alzheimer's disease : a training manual for direct care providers / Gayle Andresen ; in association with Health Education Development System, Inc. and Cooperative Health Education Program (HEDS/CHEP), Fort Meade, South Dakota.

Publication Info. Baltimore : Health Professions Press, [1995]
©1995

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.196831 A561C    Check Shelf
Description xvi, 189 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents What is delirium -- What is dementia -- What happens -- What is Alzheimers -- What causes it -- What are the symptoms -- How is it diagnosed -- What medical treatment can be given -- Changes in communication abilities in people with Alzheimers -- Communication techniques -- General nursing care principles -- Wandering behaviors -- Inappropriate behaviors -- Anger aggression and catastrophic reactions -- Pharmacokinetics -- Signs and symptoms of drug reactions/interactions -- Pharmacological interventions -- Administering medication -- Caring for staff -- Caring for families -- Benefits of special care units -- Basic provisions of special care units -- Safety issues
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-179) and index.
Subject Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Long-term care -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Care -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Alzheimer Disease -- therapy.
Long-Term Care -- methods.
Added Author Health Education Development System, Inc. and Cooperative Health Education Program.
ISBN 187881222X
0864331096
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