The best friends approach to Alzheimer's care
(Book)
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Contributors:
Published:
Baltimore, MD : Health Professions Press, [2003].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xii, 250 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status:
Lac Du Flambeau Adult Nonfiction
362.1
Description
Join thousands of caregivers who are adopting this groundbreaking and uplifting method for the care of people with Alzheimer’s disease. This comprehensive program builds on the essential elements of friendship: respect, empathy, support, trust, humor. They’re the building blocks of a care model that’s both effective and flexible enough to adapt to each person’s remaining strengths and abilities. It’s easy. It’s natural. It works. Learn how to ensure the highest quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease, not just by preventing catastrophic episodes but by making every day consistently reassuring, enjoyable, and secure. This revised edition includes new material such as an updated and expanded resource list, updated biographies of Best Friends featured in the book, and a new Preface from Virginia Bell and David Troxel. Best FriendsTM—for the best care.
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Lac Du Flambeau Adult Nonfiction
362.1
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Language:
English
ISBN:
1878812351, 9781878812353
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care shows how easily you can make a difference in the life of a family member or client in your care. Here's the help you've been looking for: families will gain a renewed sense of hope, nursing facility staff will find simple applications for resident care, adult day center staff can enrich programming and attract more volunteers, and individuals with emerging Alzheimer's disease will gain valuable insights. Learn new ways to solve problems, encourage positive behavior, and improve communications. Make every day consistently reassuring, enjoyable, and secure.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Bell, V., & Troxel, D. (2003). The best friends approach to Alzheimer's care. Baltimore, MD, Health Professions Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Bell, Virginia and David. Troxel. 2003. The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care. Baltimore, MD, Health Professions Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Bell, Virginia and David. Troxel, The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care. Baltimore, MD, Health Professions Press, 2003.
MLA Citation (style guide)Bell, Virginia. and David Troxel. The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care. Baltimore, MD, Health Professions Press, 2003.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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