The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care
The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care shows how easily you can make a difference in the life of a family member or client in your care. Here's the help you've been looking for: families will gain a renewed sense of hope, nursing facility staff will find simple applications for resident care, adult day center staff can enrich programming and attract more volunteers, and individuals with emerging Alzheimer's disease will gain valuable insights. Learn new ways to solve problems,...
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The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care shows how easily you can make a difference in the life of a family member or client in your care. Here's the help you've been looking for: families will gain a renewed sense of hope, nursing facility staff will find simple applications for resident care, adult day center staff can enrich programming and attract more volunteers, and individuals with emerging Alzheimer's disease will gain valuable insights. Learn new ways to solve problems, encourage positive behavior, and improve communications. Make every day consistently reassuring, enjoyable, and secure.
AcknowledgmentsIntroduction1Ch. 1The Experience of Alzheimer's Disease9Ch. 2Alzheimer's Disease Basics21Ch. 3Assessing Remaining Strengths and Abilities27Ch. 4An Alzheimer's Disease Bill of Rights37Ch. 5The Art of Friendship43Ch. 6The Life Story65Ch. 7The "Knack" of Alzheimer's Care91Ch. 8The Best Friends Approach to Communication115Ch. 9The Best Friends Approach to Activities127Ch. 10The Best Friends Approach at Home143Ch. 11The Best Friends Approach in Adult Day Services161Ch. 12The Best Friends Approach in Long-Term Care Facilities179Ch. 13Best One's Own Best Friend195Ch. 14Light Out of Darkness209App. AResources for Families217App. BSelect Readings221App. COur Best Friends225Index239
