I'm Still Here A New Philosophy of Alzheimer's Care

Name: I'm Still Here A New Philosophy of Alzheimer's Care
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ISBN: 9781583333761

ISBN-10: 1583333762

ISBN-13: 9781583333761

Edition: 2009

Authors: John Zeisel

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In this breakthrough approach to understanding Alzheimer's, "I'm Still Here" focuses on connecting with the person through his or her abilities that don't diminish with time, such as understanding music, art, facial expressions, and touch.

Book details

List price: $17.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publication date: 12/29/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Author's Note



Embracing Alzheimer's: A New Philosophy of Care



The Alzheimer's Journey: The Symptoms and Progression of the Disease



The Alzheimer's Brain: The Good News and the Bad News



Art and Alzheimer's: How to Connect with Someone through Visual Art



The Dramatic Arts: Music, Poetry, Theater, Films, and the Circus



Treatment by Design: How Appropriate Living Spaces encourage independence and Well-being



Building a new Relationship: The Five Rules of Communication and the Seven Rules of Relationship Building



Appreciating the new Relationship: Accepting the Changes in a Loved One Living with Alzheimer's



A Two-Way Street: Why Changing yourself is Vital to Effective Treatment



The Gifts of Alzheimer's: Insights Gained from Learning to Give and Receive



Being in the Present Moment: A mindfulness Meditation


Acknowledgments


References


Index