Bibliograph

A dignified life, the best friends approach to Alzheimer's care : a guide for family caregivers, Virginia Bell and David Troxel

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A dignified life, the best friends approach to Alzheimer's care : a guide for family caregivers, Virginia Bell and David Troxel

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A dignified life

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50322733733664396

Responsibility statement

Virginia Bell and David Troxel

Sub title

the best friends approach to Alzheimer's care : a guide for family caregivers

Summary

This book shows you how to meet the daily challenges of caring for someone with dementia. you will gain confidence as you develop the "knack" for responding to any situation you might face with your loved one ..

Table Of Contents

What's happening? The experience of Alzheimer's disease -- What is known? Diagnosis, treatment, and research -- What now? Making sense of the diagnosis -- A new start : the art of friendship -- Memory making : honoring a person's life story -- The "knack" : basic principles of dementia care -- Connecting : communicating with "knack" -- Being together : managing and valuing activities -- Inner passage : spiritual journeying and religion -- Finding help : navigating the long-term care maze -- Self-care : being your own best friend -- Transformations

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