Comforting the confused : strategies for managing dementia /

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Author / Creator:Hoffman, Stephanie B.
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint:New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., ©2001.
Description:1 online resource (xxxiv, 254 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11186414
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Other authors / contributors:Platt, Constance A.
ISBN:9780826117168
0826117163
0826112617
9780826112613
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:Annotation "How to comfort? How to help?" are questions often asked by persons providing care to individuals suffering from dementia. According to Hoffman and Platt--a warm smile, gentle touch, and soothing voice tone can help toward improving quality of life. The authors believe caregivers should be encouraged to emphasize non-verbal aspects of their communication throughout their daily care of the demented. Hoffman and Platt provide research-based, practical guidelines for communicating with dementia patients and offer strategies for responding to depression, aggression, wandering, and other behavioral problems. New to the Second edition are chapters addressing: Feeding strategies Falls and Use of Mechanical Restraints Special Care Units Dying and Grieving Each chapter features learning objectives, a pretest, a posttest, and learning exercises. The book is a valuable tool for inservice training and a practical resource for professionals.
Other form:Print version: Hoffman, Stephanie B. Comforting the confused. 2nd ed. New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., ©2001 0826112617 9780826112613