The New Zealand Dementia Guide

Author : Christine Joan Perkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004-03-05
Category : Dementia
ISBN : 1869416058

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'Alzheimer's ... dementia... senility'. These words strike terror into the hearts of all older people who have misplaced their keys or forgotten the name of the person in front of them. - The sad truth is that dementia is here to stay. In New Zealand today there are approximately 38,000 people with dementia. By 2051 it is likely that this number will have risen to 50,000. In some way, inevitably, it will affect us all ... as sufferers, or as carers, or as part of the wide circle of family, friends, professional and voluntary workers needed to support the main caregiver. The effects of dementia spread far into the community. This comprehensive book has been written for New Zealanders, to give them the information needed to understand and come to terms with this illness, and cope with the changes that occur as the disease takes its course. The New Zealand Dementia Guide explains what dementia is, the different forms it takes, how and where to get help, diagnostic tests, treatment and medication, and the services available. It examines the issues involved in both caring for a sufferer at home, and when the time comes to choose residential care. It is difficult for carers to achieve the right balance of reality and hope. Dementia is a grim condition, which progressively deprives people of the attributes they value. But in this book, Chris Perkins aims to help caregivers at all levels deal with it with acceptance and compassion, offering humane and respectful care to people with dementia. Dr Chris Perkins (FRANZCP) trained at Otago Medical School and worked as a GP in Wellington and Thames, before training in psychiatry in Hamilton and Auckland. Since qualifying she has worked mainly in old-age psychiatry in both the public and private sectors.

Author : Christine Joan Perkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006-05-05
Category : Dementia
ISBN : 1869418123

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Dementia by Christine Joan Perkins Pdf

REVISED AND UPDATED Dementia is here to stay. In New Zealand today there are approximately 38,000 people with dementia. By 2051 it is likely that this number will have risen to 50,000. In some way, inevitably, it will affect us all ... as sufferers, or as carers, or as part of the wide circle of family, friends, professional and voluntary workers needed to support the main caregiver. The effects of dementia spread far into the community. This comprehensive book has been written for New Zealanders, to give them the information needed to understand and come to terms with this illness, and cope with the changes that occur as the disease takes its course. The New Zealand Dementia Guide explains what dementia is, the different forms it takes, how and where to get help, diagnostic tests, treatment and medication, and the services available. It examines the issues involved in both caring for a sufferer at home, and when the time comes to choose residential care. It is difficult for carers to achieve the right balance of reality and hope. Dementia is a grim condition, which progressively deprives people of the attributes they value. But in this book, Chris Perkins aims to help caregivers at all levels deal with it with acceptance and compassion, offering humane and respectful care to people with dementia.

Author : Chris Perkins
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781775531968

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Dementia: What You Need to Know by Chris Perkins Pdf

Thorough and compassionate information about dementia and Alzheimer's for caregivers and people with early dementia. As the population continues to age, so too the numbers of people with dementia and Alzheimer's grow. Inevitably, it will affect everyone in some way . . . as sufferers, or as carers, or as part of the wide circle of family, friends, professional and voluntary workers needed to support the main caregiver. The effects of dementia spread far into the community. Based on Dr Chris Perkins' acclaimed book The New Zealand Dementia Guide, first published in 2004, this is a completely revised and updated edition. This comprehensive book has been written to give people the information they need to understand and come to terms with this illness, and cope with the changes that occur as the disease takes its course. It explains what dementia is, the different forms it takes, how and where to get help, diagnostic tests, treatment and medication, and the services available. It examines the issues involved in both caring for a sufferer at home, and when the time comes to choose residential care. It is difficult for carers to achieve the right balance of reality and hope. Dementia can be a grim condition, which progressively deprives people of the attributes they value. But in this book, old-age psychiatry specialist Dr Chris Perkins aims to help caregivers at all levels deal with it with acceptance and compassion, offering humane and respectful care to people with dementia.

Author : Chris Perkins
Publisher : Random House (New Zealand)
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Dementia
ISBN : 1775534820

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Dementia, what You Need to Know by Chris Perkins Pdf

Thorough and compassionate information about dementia and Alzheimers for caregivers and people with early dementia. As the population continues to age, so too the numbers of people with dementia and Alzheimers grow. Inevitably, it will affect everyone in some way . . . as sufferers, or as carers, or as part of the wide circle of family, friends, professional and voluntary workers needed to support the main caregiver. The effects of dementia spread far into the community. Based on Dr Chris Perkins' book acclaimed book The New Zealand Dementia Guide, first published in 2004, this is a completely revised and updated edition. This comprehensive book has been written to give people the information they need to understand and come to terms with this illness, and cope with the changes that occur as the disease takes its course. It explains what dementia is, the different forms it takes, how and where to get help, diagnostic tests, treatment and medication, and the services available. It examines the issues involved in both caring for a sufferer at home, and when the time comes to choose residential care. It is difficult for carers to achieve the right balance of reality and hope. Dementia can be a grim condition, which progressively deprives people of the attributes they value. But in this book, old-age psychiatry specialist Dr Chris Perkins aims to help caregivers at all levels deal with it with acceptance and compassion, offering humane and respectful care to people with dementia.

Author : New Zealand. Ministry of Health
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Dementia
ISBN : 047841501X

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New Zealand Framework for Dementia Care by New Zealand. Ministry of Health Pdf

Author : Alistair Burns,Philippe Robert
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780192515582

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Dementia Care: International Perspectives by Alistair Burns,Philippe Robert Pdf

Dementia is a challenge facing health and social care around the world. Due to factors such as growing elderly populations, improved recognition, and diagnosis, the number of people with the illness is set to double over the next two decades. As a result, improving the quality of life for dementia patients and carers is an international priority. Dementia Care: International Perspectives is a comprehensive resource offering a global view of the clinical management and resources offered to carers and patients. Featuring 47 country profiles across 5 continents, this resource offers invaluable insights into dementia care across borders and different cultures. Each country profile features a helpful summary of key points, and contains an up-to-date, concise discussion on the clinical management of dementia within the country. This unique compendium has been written in collaboration with the International Dementia Alliance (IDEAL) to develop understandings of clinical practice and services available around the world, hoping to unify ideas and ultimately improve quality of care. Written and edited by the world's leading experts, Dementia Care: International Perspectives is a useful tool for researchers, clinicians, policy makers, academics, and international commentators wishing to expand their knowledge of the subject.

Author : Alistair Burns,Philippe Robert
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780192515599

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Dementia Care: International Perspectives by Alistair Burns,Philippe Robert Pdf

Dementia is a challenge facing health and social care around the world. Due to factors such as growing elderly populations, improved recognition, and diagnosis, the number of people with the illness is set to double over the next two decades. As a result, improving the quality of life for dementia patients and carers is an international priority. Dementia Care: International Perspectives is a comprehensive resource offering a global view of the clinical management and resources offered to carers and patients. Featuring 47 country profiles across 5 continents, this resource offers invaluable insights into dementia care across borders and different cultures. Each country profile features a helpful summary of key points, and contains an up-to-date, concise discussion on the clinical management of dementia within the country. This unique compendium has been written in collaboration with the International Dementia Alliance (IDEAL) to develop understandings of clinical practice and services available around the world, hoping to unify ideas and ultimately improve quality of care. Written and edited by the world's leading experts, Dementia Care: International Perspectives is a useful tool for researchers, clinicians, policy makers, academics, and international commentators wishing to expand their knowledge of the subject.

Author : Brian Draper
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780857008831

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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias by Brian Draper Pdf

In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of the condition. Covering everything from assessment and diagnostic processes to drug and psychosocial treatments, community and residential care options, assistive technology, support for carers, ethical and legal considerations, end of life decisions and the latest research and treatment developments, the book provides a complete road map for those supporting someone with the condition, in either a professional or personal capacity. The book will demystify the condition and increase understanding about why it occurs, current treatments and how it may be managed. Filled with useful information and advice, it will be an invaluable resource for relatives and carers, and a useful reference on the desk of any professional working with individuals with dementia.

Author : Ruth Mateus-Berr,L. Vanessa Gruber
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Art
ISBN : 9783110720556

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Arts & Dementia by Ruth Mateus-Berr,L. Vanessa Gruber Pdf

Dementia is a term that encompasses a wide range of symptoms. In Europe alone about 10 million people live with dementia. Where health policy and medical approaches reach their limits, art and design strategies can open up new perspectives for people living with dementia – in terms of their abilities and circumstances and their social environment. This interdisciplinary handbook is aimed at people working and researching in the field of dementia. It offers insights into the possibilities and limitations of artistic and art-related interventions in relation to dementia. This publication brings together contributions from the disciplines of design, architecture, and art, music, and museum education, providing a variety of insights into this multifaceted syndrome.

Author : Mark Rapoport,Andrew Wiens,Dallas Seitz,Evan Lilly
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781442622425

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Geriatric Psychiatry Review and Exam Preparation Guide by Mark Rapoport,Andrew Wiens,Dallas Seitz,Evan Lilly Pdf

Geriatric psychiatry is a relatively young discipline within the field of North American psychiatry. The development of a workforce to meet the needs of an aging population has been identified as an urgent priority, but there is still much we don’t know about fulfilling the mental health needs of older adults. For Mark J. Rapoport, geriatric psychiatrists must assess and treat patients today in face of the limitations of what we know, but also be armed with enthusiasm to create novel ways of impacting on the quality of life of older patients with mental illness. The chapters in this book include case scenarios, concise point-form summaries of diagnostic and treatment approaches, up-to-date evidence syntheses, discussions of controversies, and a series of practical and thought-provoking questions and answers. Geriatric Psychiatry is a succinct and advanced review of geriatric psychiatry that will help clinicians improve the psychiatric care of an aging population.

Author : Standards New Zealand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Medical care
ISBN : 1869750217

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New Zealand Handbook : Indicators for Safe Aged-care and Dementia-care for Consumers by Standards New Zealand Pdf

Author : Gloria HY Wong,Bosco HM Ma,Maggie NY Lee,David LK Dai
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781108996310

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Casebook of Dementia by Gloria HY Wong,Bosco HM Ma,Maggie NY Lee,David LK Dai Pdf

Dementia is hugely underdiagnosed and under-managed partly due to stretched specialist services. Written by a team involved in a pioneering community-based primary care service, this practical book brings together 99 case studies from the frontline in providing early intervention for people seeking help for suspected dementia. Both typical and atypical cases of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are examined, familiarising readers with possible patient scenarios and the recommended management strategies. Useful tools such as example forms for history taking and the use of a modified General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition (GPCOG) equip multidisciplinary teams with the knowledge needed for early identification of dementia. The final chapter sets out key considerations in primary care such as carer support, sharing diagnoses, and forming a dementia-friendly community. The emphasis on collaborative care between the medical and social care provides guidance for post-diagnostic support. This title is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Author : June Andrews
Publisher : Souvenir Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781782836940

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Dementia: The One-Stop Guide by June Andrews Pdf

The indispensable guide to dementia from the UK's leading expert 'Will help families and friends of people with dementia all over the world' Dame Judi Dench Written by an expert, this essential guide will help those with dementia, and their families, make sure that they can stay well and happy for as long as possible. It offers clear and sensible information and advice about: - Recognising symptoms and getting help - Treatment and remaining healthy - Being a carer - Managing financially - Care homes and staying at home This edition is updated to include new research on sleep, exercise and reducing dementia risk. 'Exactly what is needed. Sensible advice from someone who really knows what she is talking about.' John Humphrys

Author : New Zealand, Ministry of Health Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Dementia
ISBN : 0478428693

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Improving the Lives of People with Dementia by New Zealand, Ministry of Health Staff Pdf

Author : David Moore
Publisher : Straightforward co Ltd
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-25
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1847160980

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A Guide to Dementia Care by David Moore Pdf

With an increasingly aging population, the area of dementia and dementia care is of growing concern to many people, whether layperson or professional. A GUIDE TO DEMENTIA CARE is a wide ranging introduction to the nature of dementia and also the existing support framework. Now revised and updated to 2009, it is the perfect book for all those who wish to develop their knowledge of this area. Includes information on the brain, behaviour, causes and symptoms, treatments, therapies, and financial support.