Coping with Behavior Change in Dementia A Family Caregiver’s Guide

Beth Spencer, Laurie White, "Coping with Behavior Change in Dementia: A Family Caregiver’s Guide"
English | 2015 | ISBN: 0692385444 | ASIN: B078FKSSBL | EPUB | pages: 140 | 1.3 mb
This handbook is intended to help families understand possible causes of common behavior changes and learn to respond more effectively to behaviors. The book includes strategies for the following: challenges with dressing, eating, bathing, toileting, mouth care; agitation, anxiety, anger and aggression; sleep and sundowning; wanting to go home; wandering, walking or pacing; repetitive behaviors; hallucinations, delusions and paranoia; physical intimacy and sexual behavior. There are also sections about communication and problem-solving, a glossary and an extensive list of other resources.