In Search Of The Alzheimer S Wanderer

Author : Mark L. Warner
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1557533997

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In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer by Mark L. Warner Pdf

Every year there are more than 125,000 reports of people with Alzheimer's disease who wander away from their home or care facility and are unable to find their way back. Statistics indicate that of these loved ones who are not found within 24 hours, approximately half do not survive. Mark Warner has devised this workbook as an aid to gathering the information necessary to avert a personal disaster. The book, sturdily bound and easy to use, is complete with the forms that need to be filled out and the pertinent questions that need to be asked to enhance the search for and discovery of a loved one in the event he/she wanders away. With In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer, readers will have all the information they need in one place to provide immediately to those who will be looking for their loved one, including the local law enforcement authorities.

Author : Nina M. Silverstein, PhD,Gerald Flaherty,Terri Salmons Tobin, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-05-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780826196835

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Dementia and Wandering Behavior by Nina M. Silverstein, PhD,Gerald Flaherty,Terri Salmons Tobin, PhD Pdf

Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award! Alzheimer's is quickly becoming the epidemic of the 21st century. Today, an estimated four million Americans suffer from this devastating disease. This number could explode to 14 million by the year 2050, when baby boomers come of age. Written in a clear and accessible style, Dementia and Wandering Behavior brings attention to this life-threatening problem and helps professionals and family caregivers understand that there are preventative measures available. By focusing on specific responses to wandering behavior and describing ways to create a safe environment in the home, community, and care facility, this book teaches you how to maximize autonomy while minimizing risk for people with dementia in your care.

Author : Nina M. Silverstein, PhD,Gerald Flaherty,Terri Salmons Tobin, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-05-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780826196835

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Dementia and Wandering Behavior by Nina M. Silverstein, PhD,Gerald Flaherty,Terri Salmons Tobin, PhD Pdf

Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award! Alzheimer's is quickly becoming the epidemic of the 21st century. Today, an estimated four million Americans suffer from this devastating disease. This number could explode to 14 million by the year 2050, when baby boomers come of age. Written in a clear and accessible style, Dementia and Wandering Behavior brings attention to this life-threatening problem and helps professionals and family caregivers understand that there are preventative measures available. By focusing on specific responses to wandering behavior and describing ways to create a safe environment in the home, community, and care facility, this book teaches you how to maximize autonomy while minimizing risk for people with dementia in your care.

Author : Audrey L. Nelson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826163661

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Evidence-Based Protocols for Managing Wandering Behaviors by Audrey L. Nelson, PhD, RN, FAAN Pdf

Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award! Designated a Doody's Core Title! "I have not seen a book that does a better job with synthesis or provision of good concise information to those in need." (3 Stars)--Doody's Book Review Service Wandering behaviors are among the most frequent, problematic, and dangerous conditions associated with dementia and a continual challenge in health care and the community. Strongly research-based, this book presents and analyzes the latest research on wandering from the clinical, health care management, and policy literature and offers practical assessment and management tools. Nurses, physicians, gerontologists and others address the range of wandering behaviors of patients with Alzheimer's and other dementias, including prevention of elopement, getting lost, falls, fractures, and the subsequent need for extended nursing home or other supervised care that may result. The book places special emphasis on the difficult and stressful problems of daily patient care, improving safety for those with cognitive impairments, and enabling those with dementia to remain independent longer. This book is for all caregivers intent on improving care for the nearly 5 million Americans who are at risk. Key Features of this book: Offers practical tools for measuring and assessing wandering Emphasizes difficult and stressful daily problems of patient care Assesses medication and nonpharmacological interventions Describes the Alzheimer's Association's Safe ReturnÆ Program Weighs environmental design factors that influence wandering behaviors

Author : Mark L. Warner
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 1557532206

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The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's-proofing Your Home by Mark L. Warner Pdf

Shows how to create a home environment that helps cope with the difficulties associated with AD and related dementia. The author deals with both interior and exterior spaces, discussing problems and solutions associated with specific areas such as the kitchen, bathroom, corridors, patios and decks. Separate chapters focus on issues related to AD such as wandering, incontinence and access limitation.

Author : Joanne Koenig Coste
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780547526829

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Learning to Speak Alzheimer's by Joanne Koenig Coste Pdf

A guide to more successful communication for the millions of Americans caring for someone with dementia: “Offers a fresh approach and hope.”—NPR Revolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own reality. Her accessible and comprehensive method, which she calls habilitation, works to enhance communication between care partners and patients and has proven successful with thousands of people living with dementia. Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s also offers hundreds of practical tips, including how to: · cope with the diagnosis and adjust to the disease’s progression · help the patient talk about the illness · face the issue of driving · make meals and bath times as pleasant as possible · adjust room design for the patient’s comfort · deal with wandering, paranoia, and aggression “A fine addition to Alzheimer's and caregiving collections.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Promises to transform not only the lives of patients but those of care providers…This book is a gift.”—Sue Levkoff, coauthor of Aging Well

Author : P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D.,Lisa P. Gwyther, M.S.W.,Tina Adler
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781429934725

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The Alzheimer's Action Plan by P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D.,Lisa P. Gwyther, M.S.W.,Tina Adler Pdf

Is it really Alzheimer's? How to find out and intervene early to maintain the highest quality of life "Most of us will either get Alzheimer's or care for a loved one who has. This action plan can empower you to make a difference."---Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. What would you do if your mother was having memory problems? Alzheimer's is a disease affecting more than five million Americans, with a new diagnosis being made every seventy-two seconds. Millions more are worried or at risk due to mild memory loss or family history. Although experts agree that early diagnosis and treatment are essential, many people with memory loss and their families---and even their doctors---don't know where to turn for authoritative, state-of-the-art advice and answers to all of their questions. Now, combining the insights of a world-class physician and an award-winning social worker, this groundbreaking book tells you everything you need to know, including: · The best tests to determine if this is---or is not---Alzheimer's disease · The most (and least) effective medical treatments · Coping with behavioral and emotional changes through the early and middle stages · Gaining access to the latest clinical trials · Understanding the future of Alzheimer's Clear, compassionate, and empowering, The Alzheimer's Action Plan is the first book that anyone dealing with mild memory loss or early Alzheimer's must-read in order to preserve the highest possible quality of life for as long as possible.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105216466800

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Author : Robert James Koester
Publisher : DBS Productions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Distances
ISBN : 1879471396

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Lost Person Behavior by Robert James Koester Pdf

Author : Barry Petersen
Publisher : Behler Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781933016979

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Jan's Story by Barry Petersen Pdf

When CBS News Correspondent Barry Petersen married the love of his life twenty-five years ago, he never thought his vow, “until death do us part,” would have an expiration date. But Early Onset Alzheimer's claimed Jan Petersen, Barry’s beautiful wife, at 55, leaving her unable to remember Barry or their life together.

Author : Teepa L. Snow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 0615890113

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Dementia Caregiver Guide by Teepa L. Snow Pdf

This simple, easy to read, 100 page guidebook helps family members, friends, and caregivers to better understand the changes that come with advancing dementia or other impairments in thinking, reasoning or processing information. It also reinforces the impact of Teepa Snow's guidance and person-centered care interventions including the GEMS and Positive Approach to Care techniques. The goal is to provide better support and care practices when someone is living with an ever-changing condition. By appreciating what has changed but leveraging what is still possible, care partners can choose interactions that are more positive, communication that is more productive, and care that is more effective and less challenging for all involved.

Author : Karen J. Clayton
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-31
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781538114957

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Demystifying Hospice by Karen J. Clayton Pdf

Hospice care helps make the end of life the best it can be, yet the experience can be both rewarding and stressful to those involved. Karen Clayton’s stories address end-of-life choices, palliative care, mixed feelings about hospice, care for the caregivers, managing dramatic incidents and fear, social isolation, saying goodbye, and remembering.

Author : Jennifer Lombardo
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534561892

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Alzheimer’s Disease by Jennifer Lombardo Pdf

As some people age, their brain begins to deteriorate, causing loss of memory and other problems. Researchers are still unsure of the exact causes of Alzheimer's disease, but they believe lifestyle and genetics play a role. Through informative sidebars and enlightening infographics, which supplement the relatable text, readers learn about what Alzheimer's is and how to support a loved one who has been diagnosed. They also learn what is being done to work toward a cure for this disease.

Author : Philip Sloane
Publisher : Sunrise River Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781934716663

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Alzheimer's Medical Advisor by Philip Sloane Pdf

As we move through life many of us find ourselves needing to help a family member or friend with a medical condition. If the condition is temporary, our need to help is temporary. However, chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's and other dementias require longer-term, possibly ever-increasing assistance. Problems with thinking and memory lead to new, different, and often challenging behaviors. In addition, caring for someone with Alzheimer's often means helping them deal with other medical problems that are often difficult to recognize. This book is a resource for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or dementia who are also beginning to experience non-memory-related medical conditions. It addresses 54 medical conditions that caregivers often must deal with when providing care. Each medical condition is addressed in an easy-to-follow, two-page guide that provides basic facts about the medical condition, signs that indicate a possible emergency, tips on providing relief in the home, other related issues to watch out for, and safety tips for the caregiver. Written by experts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, this book is based on the latest clinical knowledge and scientific research on Alzheimer's and the care of Alzheimer's and dementia patients. It includes basic facts about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and practical guidance when conferring with doctors and nurses, when visiting hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted-living residences, and during the dying process. Also, an entire chapter is devoted to what caregivers need to do to take care of themselves while helping someone with Alzheimer's and related dementia. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial}

Author : National Institute on Aging
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780359588190

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Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease: Your Easy -to-Use- Guide from the National Institute on Aging (Revised January 2019) by National Institute on Aging Pdf

The guide tells you how to: Understand how AD changes a person Learn how to cope with these changes Help family and friends understand AD Plan for the future Make your home safe for the person with AD Manage everyday activities like eating, bathing, dressing, and grooming Take care of yourself Get help with caregiving Find out about helpful resources, such as websites, support groups, government agencies, and adult day care programs Choose a full-time care facility for the person with AD if needed Learn about common behavior and medical problems of people with AD and some medicines that may help Cope with late-stage AD