Full Description
Covering assessment to plan of care and discharge, Here's How to Treat Dementia is the only comprehensive, all-inclusive field manual therapists need while working with the dementia population. With this timely resource, speech-language pathologists can easily access all the information they need to adequately diagnose, treat, and document care of the client who has dementia. Far from a cookbook approach to dementia care, this manual includes valuable information on staging of dementia, goal setting (including documentation), and treatment trends. The authors provide functional tips and intervention strategies that encourage the clinicians to utilize critical thinking skills in formulating creative, personalized care plans specific to each patient's individual strengths and weaknesses. This user-friendly manual also includes reproducible forms and handouts for patient/family education, resource education, documentation, and data collection.
Contents
Foreword Preface Part I: Understanding Dementia Chapter 1. How Memory Works Memory Systems Declarative Memory Nondeclarative Memory Applying Knowledge of Memory Systems to Treatment Summary References Chapter 2. What Causes Dementia How Is Dementia Diagnosed? Classifications Common Diagnoses What Is Not Dementia? Conclusion References Chapter 3. Demographics of Dementia Why Do We Need to Understand the Demographics of Dementia? What Does the Face of Dementia Look Like? What About the Caregivers? Summary References Chapter 4. Common Symptoms of Dementia Introduction Most Common Symptoms Symptoms Related to Specific Diagnosis Summary References Chapter 5. Physical Considerations: Look Beyond the Diagnosis Dysphagia Malnutrition Dehydration Gum/Dental Disease Infection Gait Dysfunction Heart Disease Sleep Disturbance Depression Summary Reference Part II: Effective Therapeutic Interventions Chapter 6. Dementia Staging Early Stage Middle Stage Late Stage Staging Tools Summary References Chapter 7. Evaluation Tools and Techniques Referrals Screening Evaluation Considerations Chart Review and Case History Selected Formal Tests for Evaluating Dementia Functional Evaluation Summary References Chapter 8. Goal Setting and Writing 101 Goal Writing Step One: Prioritize! Anatomy of a Goal Additional Elements of a Strong Goal Additional Elements of a Strong Goal Short-Term and Long-Term Goals Goal Examples Case Study Summary References Chapter 9. Treatment Trends The Spaced Retrieval Technique Montessori-Based Dementia Programming Validation Therapy Reminiscence Therapy Use of Visual/Graphic Cues and Memory Books Compensatory Strategies and Communication/Controversial Approaches Choosing Treatment Strategies Summary References Part III: Additional Considerations in Treatment of Dementia Chapter 10. Counseling, Teaching, and Supporting Introduction Understanding Grief The Approach Counseling Take Care of Yourself Summary References Chapter 11. Documentation: Connecting the Dots Introduction Why Do We Have to Document? The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Dementia Documentation A Quick Word About Denials Show Me the Data! Get Out of Your Rut Conclusion References Chapter 12. Behavioral Issues Common Behavioral Symptoms Associated with Dementia Understanding Behavioral Symptoms Analyzing Behavioral Symptoms Developing Treatment Solutions for Behavioral Challenges Summary References Appendixes Chapter 13. Drugs and Supplements Pharmacological Intervention Non-Pharmacological Intervention Be Cautiously Supportive Clinical Trials References Chapter 14. The Holistic Approach Dementia Care Team Members Collaboration and Co-Treatment Collaborative Treatment Guide Summary References Chapter 15. Special Considerations for the Home Health Therapist What Is Home Health Care? The OASIS and Reassessment Requirements Plan of Care and Goal Considerations Challenges of Home Care Environment Noncompliance and Family Considerations Carryover Summary References Appendices Index
