Full Description
This new edition of "Comforting the Confused" incorporates current evidence-based research and updated care guidelines into this clearly written text for both students and practicing professionals. With an emphasis on non-verbal aspects of communication during daily care of individuals with dementia-a warm smile, a soothing voice, a gentle touch-the authors offer time-tested strategies for responding to depression, aggression, wandering, and other behavioral problems. Highly practical and easy to read, the book discusses the characteristics and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and other types of dementia. It describes the sensory and personality changes experienced by individuals suffering from dementia, and focuses on problem solving strategies for caregivers who confront wandering and feeding issues, pain management, caring for younger dementia patients, falls and use of mechanical restraints, special care units, and dying and grieving. The book also addresses the development of caregiver self awareness regarding emotional responses to dementia patients. To help integrate the information, each chapter contains learning objectives, a pretest, a posttest, learning exercises, and numerous case vignettes. Key Features: Provides current evidence-based research and updated care guidelines for caring for individuals with dementia Emphasizes non-verbal aspects of communication to comfort the dementia patient Contrasts sensory and communication changes in normal and demented elderly Offers strategies for coping with problems related to aggression, depression, wandering, feeding, falls, and other common issues Discusses the care of younger dementia patients
