| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 204 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
"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 supremely challenging experience, even for seasoned health care professionals. In this book, authors Susan McCurry and Claudia Drossel present a clear and practical blueprint for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals who work with dementia patients and their families. Their evidence-based contextual model of dementia care lays out broad intervention strategies, and encourages readers to use their own creativity and inner resources to develop appropriate solutions for each unique situation and individual. The chapters present a rich variety of vignettes that illustrate common quality-of-life concerns in dementia patients, including medical co-morbidities, patient/caregiver relationships, caregiver burnout, and interactions with health care professionals. Throughout, the authors combine a comprehensive knowledge of the literature with their own extensive clinical experience in advocating a compassionate and open-minded stance that respects the individuality, preferences, and dignity of dementia patients. Health care professionals at all levels of experience, from outpatient to assisted living to residential care settings, will find Treating Dementia in Context an inspirational resource for clinical practice"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Dementia -- Treatment.
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Dementia -- Patients -- Care.
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Dementia -- Patients -- Rehabilitation.
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Dementia -- therapy.
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Caregivers -- psychology.
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Professional-Family Relations.
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Quality of Life.
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| Added Author |
Drossel, Claudia.
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American Psychological Association.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: McCurry, Susan. Treating dementia in context : a step-by-step guide to working with individuals and families. 1st ed. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2011 9781433809361 (DLC) 2010038520 (OCoLC)664319198 |
| ISBN |
1433809370 electronic bk. |
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9781433809378 electronic bk. |
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