Comforting the confused : strategies for managing dementia / Stephanie B. Hoffman, Constance A. Platt.

Author/creator Hoffman, Stephanie B.
Other author Platt, Constance A.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Springer Pub. Co., ©2000.
Descriptionxxxiv, 254 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Sensory and communication changes in normal and demented elders -- Communication strategies with dementia residents -- Alzheimer's disease -- Vascular dementia -- Managing depression -- Solving difficult behavior problems -- Feeding strategies -- Wandering -- Falls and the use of mechanical restraints -- Caring for the younger resident -- Working with families of dementia residents -- Special care units -- Dying and grieving.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 99051495
ISBN0826112617 :

Availability

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Laupus Books - Stacks WM 220 H711C 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold