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When someone you know is living in a dementia care community, words to say and things to do, Rachael Wonderlin

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When someone you know is living in a dementia care community, words to say and things to do, Rachael Wonderlin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

When someone you know is living in a dementia care community

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

944012966

Responsibility statement

Rachael Wonderlin

Sub title

words to say and things to do

Table Of Contents

Basics of dementia care, and life in a dementia care community. What is long-term care? ; What is dementia? ; What type of dementia is it, and why does it matter? ; When it's time for a dementia care community, and when it's not? ; Caring for people is an imperfect science -- Communicating with someone who has dementia. Embrace their reality: when loved ones are confused ; Why it doesn't work to reorient people who have dementia ; Why quizzing isn't effective ; Become a dementia detective ; Car keys, cell phones, and wallets -- Living in a dementia care community. The importance of meaningful activities ; Baby dolls, artificial pets, and the importance of environment ; A note about visiting ; Personal preferences ; The cost of good hygiene ; Move-in day: dropping your loved one off ; Saying goodbye for the day -- Relationships and dementia. The importance of friendship for people who have dementia ; Sex and partnership in a dementia community ; Trouble with other residents ; Agitation in the evening: preventing and coping with sundowning ; Day trips and outings ; She doesn't recognize me -- Challenges and changes in advanced dementia care. The right approach when it comes to aggression ; Hallucinations and delusional thinking ; Aphasia, second languages, and word salads ; Dietary changes ; Caregiver stress and cultivating patience ; Preserving hope

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