Palliative care for advanced Alzheimer's and dementia : guidelines and standards for evidence-based care / [edited by] Gary A. Martin, Marwan N. Sabbagh.

Other author Martin, Gary A.
Other author Sabbagh, Marwan Noel.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Springer Pub. Co. ; [Phoenix, Ariz.] : Alzheimer's Association, Desert Southwest Chapter, ©2010.
Descriptionxviii, 313 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Presenile dementia--Patients. --Care.
Alzheimer's disease--Patients. --Care.
Presenile dementia--Palliative treatment.
Alzheimer's disease--Palliative treatment.
Palliative treatment--Standards.
Evidence-based medicine.
Dementia--therapy.
Advance Directive Adherence--standards.
Evidence-Based Medicine--standards.
Palliative Care--standards.

Contents Determining and defining advanced dementia -- The continuum of care -- Caregiving -- Personhood -- Creating the optimal milieu for care -- Managing behavior problems associated with advanced dementia -- Assessing and addressing pain -- Ensuring the appropriate use of medications in advanced dementia -- Eating and nutrition -- Dressing and grooming -- Bowel and bladder management -- Ambulation and mobility -- Bathing -- Activities programming -- Cultural diversity -- Healthcare decisions for persons with advanced dementia -- The continuum of grief -- Establishing healthcare-related legal options for the vulnerable patient.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010023683
ISBN9780826106759
ISBN0826106757

Availability

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Laupus Books - Stacks WT 155 P167 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold