Reviews
Jitka Zgola uses many examples of real life situations to enhance the book, and those examples are amusing and touching, adding a very personal dimension.
Jitka Zgola balances hard knowledge, outstanding research, and years of experience with writing that reflects great warmth and understanding. I find it impossible to read her books without a highlighter in hand.
Zgola outlines a tolerant and imaginative approach which deserves a wide readership. Her tea group for severely demented residents has elements of genius.
A valuable resource for professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members working with Alzheimer's disease patients.
This guide shows how to establish a positive environment for Alzheimer's patients by providing social interaction and productive activity, with an emphasis on treating patients with empathy, courtesy, and dignity.
Book Details
Preface and Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Relationships
Chapter 2. Dementia: Definition and Consequences
Chapter 3. Getting the Facts: History and Personal Information
Chapter 4. Ongoing Appraisal of the
Preface and Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Relationships
Chapter 2. Dementia: Definition and Consequences
Chapter 3. Getting the Facts: History and Personal Information
Chapter 4. Ongoing Appraisal of the Person's Cognitive Abilities
Chapter 5. Functional Assessment
Chapter 6. Preventing Challenging Behavior
Chapter 7. Using Well That Which Remains: But I thought You Said He Can't Remember?
Chapter 8. Responding to Problematic Behavior: A Process
Chapter 9. Communication: The Heart of Relationships
Chapter 10. Alzheimer's Disease and the Home: Issues in Environmental Design
Chapter 11. Programming Activities
Chapter 12. Why Groups?
Chapter 13. When is Breakfast? Any Time You Want It
Chapter 14. I Have Him Dressed – What Now?: Organizing A Day At Home With A Cognitively Impaired Person
Chapter 15. Visiting Well
Chapter 16. Some Lessons That Come From Caring
References
Index