Creating joy and meaning for the dementia patient
Subtitle: a caregiver's guide to connection and hope
By: Ronda Parsons
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 213
ISBN-13: 9781442227552
Subjects: Care; Patients; Nursing; Psychological aspects; Dementia; Caregivers
Description: Based on ten years of caregiving experience, the techniques offered here honor the patient's individuality, interests, and previous accomplishments. This approach is fresh and inspirational, and recounts a personal journey, filled with relatable experiences that readers will find uplifting and brimming with hope. It teaches family members and other caregivers how to stay connected with their loved one for as long as possible. But most importantly, it honors the unique individual that still resides deep inside every dementia patient by offering techniques enabling them to continue to experience the simple joys of everyday life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-213).
Table of contents: title: Prologue: The turning point; title: Grabbing at shadows; title: Acceptance; title: The moment by moment technique; title: The joy continuum; title: A positive approach; title: Memories; title: Beauty; title: Creating emotional memories; title: Nature; title: The five senses; title: Mind games; title: Communication; title: Dignity; title: Spirit; title: Emotional security; title: Humor is the best medicine; title: The caregiver; title: The business of dementia; title: Going home.