The Common Sense Guide to Dementia For Clinicians and Caregivers

• Main Authors: Lipton, Anne M. (Author), Marshall, Cindy D. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Medicine.; General practice (Medicine).; Internal medicine.; Neurology.; Primary care (Medicine).; Psychiatry.; Psychology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Primary Care Medicine.; General Practice / Family Medicine.; Internal Medicine.; Psychology, general.

The Common Sense Guide to Dementia for Clinicians and Caregivers provides an easy-to-read, practical, and thoughtful approach to dementia care. Written by two specialists who have cared for thousands of patients with dementia and their families, this ground-breaking title unifies the perspectives of...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Introduction
• Signposts: What to Look for and When to Seek Help.- Finding Help.- Preparing to Visit the Doctor
• Making the Most of the Doctor’s Visit
• The 7 Common Senses of Dementia Care
• Caring for the Caregiver.-Dementia Medications.-Alternate Therapies
• Alcohol and Other Substances
• Mood Issues in Dementia
• Psychosis
• Dealing with Problem Behaviors in Dementia
• Additional Considerations in Dementia Care
• Legal and Financial Issues.-Selecting Level of Care.-Looking Ahead.