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The simplicity of dementia [electronic resource] : a guide for family and carers / Huub Buijssen.

By: Buijssen, H. P. J.
Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-172) and indexes.Description: 1 online resource (176 p.) : ill.ISBN: 1846420962 (electronic bk.); 9781846420962 (electronic bk.).Uniform titles: Heldere eenvoud van dementie. English Subject(s): Dementia | Caregivers | Dementia -- Patients -- Care | Dementia -- Patients -- Family relationshipsGenre/Form: Electronic books DDC classification: 616.8/3 Online resources: Access full-text materials at no charge:
Contents:
What is dementia? -- The simple logic behind dementia -- The experience of dementia -- Communication -- Mood problems: aggression, depressiveness and suspiciousness -- Behaviour problems: clinging behaviour, wandering and nocturnal restlessness -- Management guidelines and activities -- The family: the hidden victims -- Feelings of guilt.
Summary: This book offers an accessible and sympathetic introduction for relatives, carers and professionals looking after or training to work with people with dementia. Drawing on the two 'laws of dementia', the author explains the causes of communication problems, mood disturbances and 'deviant' behaviours, with particular emphasis on how these are experienced by dementia sufferers themselves. Case examples demonstrate the typical symptoms and progression of dementia, and clear guidance is provided on how to support dementia sufferers at every stage and help them deal with the challenges posed by the.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-172) and indexes.

What is dementia? -- The simple logic behind dementia -- The experience of dementia -- Communication -- Mood problems: aggression, depressiveness and suspiciousness -- Behaviour problems: clinging behaviour, wandering and nocturnal restlessness -- Management guidelines and activities -- The family: the hidden victims -- Feelings of guilt.

This book offers an accessible and sympathetic introduction for relatives, carers and professionals looking after or training to work with people with dementia. Drawing on the two 'laws of dementia', the author explains the causes of communication problems, mood disturbances and 'deviant' behaviours, with particular emphasis on how these are experienced by dementia sufferers themselves. Case examples demonstrate the typical symptoms and progression of dementia, and clear guidance is provided on how to support dementia sufferers at every stage and help them deal with the challenges posed by the.

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