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Pssst ...is your life being rearranged? You are not alone. Alzheimer’s and dementia will turn your life inside out and upside down. In fact, there are many days you won’t know if you are coming or g……続きを見る

We hear about parents taking care of their child with a disability, but not much attention is paid to siblings who have the full time job of being a caregiver. Never fully prepared for a tremendous ……続きを見る

Life at Home for People with a Dementia provides an evidence-based and readable account of improving life at home for people with a dementia and their families. There are estimated to be 47 million ……続きを見る

Providing spiritual care is an important part in administering person-centred holistic care. This textbook explains why it is so important for any allied health professional (AHP) to be involved in,……続きを見る

This is a story about Suzanna Bailey, who at the age of fourteen months began experiencing epileptic seizures. Consequently, these seizures led to countless appointments with medical professionals. ……続きを見る

Practical, essential advice about making tough decisions for people with end-stage dementia. Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States. As stunning as that……続きを見る

This superb practical handbook contains 100 activities that are non-competitive and can be used across the whole age spectrum with individuals or groups. It provides indispensable material for use w……続きを見る

Studies have shown that reading in a melodic and rhythmic voice can produce positive changes in mood, emotion and behaviour in those with dementia. This book features: a detailed section on the back……続きを見る

SHORTLISTED FOR THE TORONTO BOOK AWARD AS SEEN ON GLOBAL NEWS TV'S THE MORNING SHOW A CBC CANADIAN BOOK TO READ FOR MENTAL HEALTH WEEK Drawing on the author’s seven years of caring for his mother th……続きを見る

Every hospitalization, period of convalescence, or visit to a patient can be an opportunity for healing to happen. Since most hospitalizations are sudden and unexpected, few patients and family memb……続きを見る

Fallbesprechungen sind ein bewährtes Instrument zur Klärung unklarer Situationen. Unter den verschiedenen Varianten hat sich vor allem ethische Fallbesprechung etabliert. Fallbesprechung ist im Rahm……続きを見る

This indispensable guide aims to be a one-stop-shop for the huge percentage of the population who, now or later, find themselves in a caring role, whether that involves shopping for a housebound nei……続きを見る

Hospice care is available to patients and families dealing with terminal illness. People often do not avail themselves of hospice care because they don’t understand what it entails. Many wait until ……続きを見る

In recent years, the literature on the topic of ethnic and racial issues in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias has increased dramatically. At the same time, the need for cultural competence in ……続きを見る

Developed by UK and US anesthetists with extensive experience in theater, this book describes the latest anesthesia techniques, practices, and equipment used in current combat and humanitarian opera……続きを見る

Reprinted from the Winter 2004-05 issue of the Occupational Outlook Quarterly. This comprehensive gudie provides useful information on how to successfully re-enteer the workforce. 続きを見る

Long Distance Caregiving can be challengingー and one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. No one is ever fully prepared to help a family member through a difficult illness, and aging iss……続きを見る

This book is written in the hopes that those who have chosen to take on the role of caregiving will find answers to problems they will face each day and be able to see that they are not alone in the……続きを見る

Understanding the perspective of carers is an essential aspect of nursing. Supporting Families and Carers: A Nursing Perspective offers insights into the fundamental principles of caring for familie……続きを見る

This comprehensive guide provides a bumper book of original resource material for reminiscence and activities with older people for a whole year! Containing 52 sections of ideas and resource materia……続きを見る

This easy-to-use guide provides an accessible workbook for reminiscence skills training. It includes: information on the history and definition of reminiscence work; the value of the reminiscence ex……続きを見る

This popular and bestselling book has been brought up to date with the latest information on caring for someone with a head injury. Newly published, it includes an additional chapter on long term em……続きを見る

This book tells a heartwarming and compelling story of Bob and Jeanette Crick's relationship and their journey together through Jeanette's battle with Alzheimer's. You're about to learn a new langua……続きを見る

When Ava's husband, Richard, is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, she is shocked -- not only because of the bad news, but also because Richard was right. A bit of a hypochondriac, Richard often im……続きを見る

The Montessori Alzheimer's Project is dedicated to introducing the theory and practice of Montessori where it is increasingly needed – caring for those with dementia. When caring for someone at home……続きを見る

The health humanities are widely understood as a way to cultivate perspective, compassion, empathy, professional identity, and self-reflection among health professional students. This innovative boo……続きを見る

Anna Strosser's memoir WHO CARES is an optimistic chronicle proving that dementia can be lovingly accommodated at home while families can be nurtured and strengthened through the process. WHO CARES ……続きを見る

Quality of life is a critical element of family caregiving, especially for patients with serious illnesses. Whether your loved one is coping with challenging treatments, dealing with aging issues, o……続きを見る

New York Times bestselling author Maria Goodavage takes us on a thrilling, delightful, globe-trotting journey to discover the heartwarming and fascinating new world of doctor dogs. In this groundbre……続きを見る

Whether you are the caregiver or the patient, the “what-if’s”of the waiting room can feel terrifying, and the wait can feel agonizing. Whether cancer, tumor, stroke, traumatic injury, or major surge……続きを見る