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 | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Springer Pub. Co. ; [Phoenix, Ariz.] : Alzheimer's Association, Desert Southwest Chapter, |
| Description | xviii, 313 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2010023683 |
| ISBN | 9780826106759 |
| ISBN | 0826106757 |
| ISBN | 9780826106766 (E-book) |
| ISBN | 0826106765 (E-book) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |