When a Family Member Has Dementia Steps to Becoming a Resilient Caregiver

Name: When a Family Member Has Dementia Steps to Becoming a Resilient Caregiver
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ISBN: 9780275985745

ISBN-10: 0275985741

ISBN-13: 9780275985745

Edition: 2006 (Annotated)

Authors: Susan M. McCurry, Susan M. McCurry

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Caring for a person with dementia is a difficult and often- overwhelming task. In addition to the inevitable decline in memory and physical function, most persons with dementia develop one or more troublesome behavior problems, such as depression, fearfulness, sleep disturbances, paranoia, or physical aggression at some point in their disease. Behavioral challenges in dementia are highly idiosyncratic. No two patients are alike, and interventions that work well with one person are often ineffective with another. Caregivers often become stuck: either unable to figure out how best to help their loved one, or unable to consistently implement positive practices they know would improve their…

Book details

List price: $75.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 1/30/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 184
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Foreword



Preface


The Problem: Dementia Caregiving is Hard!


Why Resilience Matters


The Program: Learning the Dementia Dance Don't Argue!


Accept the Disease Nurture Yourself Create Novel Solutions Enjoy the Moment


The Promise: You can do it!



Caregiver Resources


Notes


Bibliography


Index