A Multifaith Handbook for Chaplains, Clergy, and Faith Communities
Religious faith can often be a source of reassurance for individuals and families facing dementia, yet many faith leaders lack the know-how to adapt their ministries to help this group to draw comfort from their faith. Compiled by around 50 different authors, this collection represents diverse faith traditions, including Christianity, Islam, ......
Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States. As stunning as that figure is, countless family members and caregivers are also affected by each diagnosis. Families are faced with the need to make vital end-of-life decisions about medical treatment, legal and financial matters, and living situations for ......
Compassionate and Practical Strategies for Dealing with Unexpected or Inappropriate Behaviors
It is very common for a person with dementia to exhibit unexpected or inappropriate sexual behaviour and yet few resources exist to help partners, family members, caregivers, and others address it. Now for the first time, esteemed geriatric neuropsychiatrist Dr. Doug Wornell provides a compassionate and detailed understanding of the issue and ......
Offers information about the problem of dementia in the elderly population, particularly due to Alzheimer's disease (AD); causes and risk factors of AD, diagnosis, and symptoms and progressions. This book places emphasis on rehabilitation aspects such as prevention of falls in various settings.
Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, this will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents throughout the disease process. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the progression of Alzheimer's and the unique challenges encountered at ......
Understanding Anxiety, Depression, Delirium, Hallucinations, and Agitation for People with Dementia and Carers
Straightforward guide to common - and commonly misunderstood - behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Includes useful case studies covering cause, impact, and treatment approaches. Suitable for people with dementia, their families, and family or professional carers.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for People with Acquired Brain Injury and Progressive Neurological Conditions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) targets clients' social, emotional, and mental health using its six core principles of Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Being Present, the Self as Context, Values, and Committed Action. This unique guide presents evidence-based ACT techniques, from mindfulness exercises to creating visual prompts and ......
Engaging people living with dementia with the creative arts
This handbook examines why, how and where creative arts can help meet the social, psychological and occupational needs of people living with dementia and their family carers. Bringing together case studies of music, dance, poetry, digital arts and more, this book explores the core skills needed to co-create inspiring programmes in various ......
