Overview
Typically the patient—and his or her course of treatment—are the natural focal points when it comes to Alzheimer's disease (AD). But Alzheimer's is an equally debilitating illness for family members and caregivers who must come to terms with its far-reaching emotional and physical burdens. In this handbook, clinicians are taught how to navigate the many interpersonal issues at the heart of AD—that is, how to work with the families and friends of the patient. Santulli addresses everything from how to respond compassionately to their likely questions and concerns, how to clearly explain symptoms and risk factors, when to suggest consultation with a geriatric specialist, and how to sensitivelydiscuss issues of long-term treatment and care.
Full Product Details
Author: Robert B. Santulli
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Dimensions:
Width: 16.30cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 24.40cm
Weight: 0.539kg
ISBN: 9780393705775
ISBN 10: 0393705773
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 18 November 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
Every family facing Alzheimer s seeks a doctor who gets it who has the capacity and willingness to become an expert on them. Dr. Santulli s patient- and family-centered clinical expertise offers practical strategies to a broad range of health care professionals eager to offer genuinely helpful family-specific Alzheimer s care. --Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW, LCSW, Director, Duke Aging Center Family Support Program, and couthor of The Alzheimer s Action Plan: A Family Guide
[A] powerful, top pick for any Alzheimer 's family and their friends, filled with keys to the assessment process and keys to coping both long-and short-term.
Every family facing Alzheimer s seeks a doctor who gets it who has the capacity and willingness to become an expert on them. Dr. Santulli s patient- and family-centered clinical expertise offers practical strategies to a broad range of health care professionals eager to offer genuinely helpful family-specific Alzheimer s care.--Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW, LCSW, Director, Duke Aging Center Family Support Program, and couthor of The Alzheimer s Action Plan: A Family Guide
Author Information
Robert B. Santulli, MD, is associate professor of psychiatry at the Dartmouth Medical School, and Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He is also the editor of the Dartmouth Memory Clinic Handbook.
