Evidence-informed Approaches for Managing Dementia Transitions: Riding the Waves

Evidence-Based Approaches for Managing Dementia Transitions provides evidence-based approaches and future directions for supporting a higher quality of life for people living with dementia. Through a patient-centered lens, this book equips caregivers to better help people living with dementia align their expectations and hopes with the trajectories they can expect in their journey. It highlights the various transitions that those with dementia will experience and outlines best practices for optimal adjustment to each. Topics covered include problem identification, first seeking regular formal support from non-family/non-friends, driving cessation, loss of financial autonomy, acute hospital admission, and palliative and end of life care. This is a must have reference for researchers, clinicians, and mental health professionals (psychologists, counsellors, social workers, mental health nurses) as well as policy makers and other medical caregivers working with dementia patients. Emphasizes empowering those living with dementia and improving their quality of lifeIncludes information on early detection and early treatmentExplores pain management and decision-making in end of life care INDICE: 1. Key Transitions for a Dementia Journey2. Initial Problem Identification and Peridiagnostic Period3. First Requiring Support from External Agencies for IADLs or ADLs4. Driving Cessation; Loss of Financia Autonomy5. Acute Hospital Admission6. Change in Informal Support7. Relocating to Community Assisted Living8. Relocation to Long-Term Care9. End of Life and Palliative Care10. Steering Through the Waves

• ISBN: 978-0-12-817566-8
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 280
• Fecha Publicación: 04/02/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés