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Author:   Gemma M. M. Jones ,  Bère L. Miesen
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Brunner-Routledge
Edition:   3rd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.860kg
ISBN:  

9781583911891

ISBN 10:   1583911898
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   01 July 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

G. Jones, Introduction. Part 1: Models and Theories. T. Arendt, Meta-synthesis of the Neurobiology of DAT. H. Flint, All God's Children: The Spiritual Needs of People with Dementia. G. Jones, Metaphors for Teaching About Changing Memory and Cognition in Alzheimer's Disease: Bookcases in a Library. C. Morris, Personal Construct Psychology and Person-centred Care. Part 2: Interventions in Care Facilities. A.M. Hogewoning-van der Vossen, Living in Lifestyle Groups in Nursing Homes. Changeover to a Psychosocial Model for Care-giving in Dementia. R. Hamill, T. Conners, Sonas aPc: Activating the Potential for Communication Through Multi-sensory Stimulation. N. Mapes, Memory Groups: Facilitating Open Dialogue Between Persons with Dementia. M. Broersen, N. van Nieuwenhuijzen, Music Therapy for Persons with Dementia. Part 3: Topics Related to Care-giving Issues. B. Miesen, Towards a Psychology of Dementia Care. R. Dröes, Goffin, Breebaart, de Rooij, Vissers, Bleeker & van Tilburg, Support Programmes for Care-givers of People with Dementia: A Review of Methods and Effects. A. Marshall, Coping in Early Dementia: Findings of a New Kind of Support Group. Gemma Jones, The Loss of Meaningful Attachments in Dementia and Behavioural Stage-specific Implications. Part 4: Family and Professional Care-givers.A.M. Pot, Stress and Burden in Care-givers. B. Miesen, G. Jones, The Alzheimer Café Concept: A Response to the Trauma, Drama and Tragedy of Dementia. M. Duijnstee, W. Ros, Caring for Persons with Dementia Together: The Role of the District Nurse in Home Care. G. Newsham, The Power of Abuse. Part 5: Ethical Issues.C. Hertogh, Between Autonomy and Security: Ethical Issues in the Care of Elderly Persons with Dementia in Nursing Homes. C. Hertogh, Autonomy, Competence and Advanced Directives. B. Miesen, Care-giving in Dementia: An Emancipatory Perspective.

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'By drawing on contributions from leading practitioners in the United Kingdom and Europe, this book succeeds in promoting the latest advances in the complex field of dementia care. It provides an invaluable and inspiring reference book for professionals in this field.' - Marilyn Cash, Ageing and Society

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Gemma M. M. Jones, Bère L. Miesen

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