The Hidden Victims of Alzheimer's Disease: Families Under Stress

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NYU Press, 1985 - Broj stranica: 218

An invaluable resource guide for anyone working with persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease, this is the first book to present a step-by-step program to help families cope with the day-to-day problems arising from this disease. Using detailed case examples, the authors offer unique and effective strategies to help the family—and the patient—have enjoyable and more productive lives.
"Well written and eminently practical guide for families struggling with the burdens of Alzheimer's disease."
—Peter V. Rabins, M.D., John Hopkins University School of Medicine, author of Thirty-Six Hour Day
"An outstanding book dealing knowledgeably and sensitively with a painful disease affecting millions of American familes."
—Robert N. Butler, M.D., Brookdale Professor of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

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Positive Psychosocial Approaches to Dementia
1
Alzheimers Disease Other Dementias and Conditions with Similar Symptoms
9
How to Assess for Dementia
29
Planning an Intervention
69
A StressManagement Model
87
Individual Counseling for the Caregiver
113
Family Meetings
131
Support Groups
147
Special Treatment Issues
185
Directions for the Future
203
References
209
Index
215
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