Reducing stress-related behaviours in people with dementia : care-based therapy /

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Author / Creator:Bonner, Chris, 1944-
Imprint:London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005.
Description:1 online resource (92 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11142293
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ISBN:1846421411
9781846421419
1280349484
9781280349485
1843103494
9781843103493
Digital file characteristics:data file
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-87) and index.
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Summary:This practical book provides simple and imaginative ways to prevent and reduce stress-related behaviours in people with dementia in residential care. The author's approach is based on maximizing personal expression and fulfilment and recovering access to familiar, enjoyable and meaningful activities. He suggests strategies for managing common problems with feeding, bathing, toileting and sleep, looks at how to understand and cope with wandering, agitation and inappropriate sexual activity, and discusses ways of defusing aggressive behaviour. He also explains how to enhance care home environmen.
Other form:Print version: Bonner, Chris, 1944- Reducing stress-related behaviours in people with dementia. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005 1843103494