Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: What Everyone Needs to KnowRG provides information not only about these conditions, but, crucially, about the many psychological and social strengths possessed by people diagnosed. Identifying and using those strengths can improve the quality of life of all concerned in non-pharmacological ways. This book thoroughly informs readers of the clinical history of these conditions, their causes and treatments, and methods of caring for and communicating effectively with those with AD.
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: What Everyone Needs to KnowRG provides information not only about these conditions, but, crucially, about the many psychological and social strengths possessed by people diagnosed. Identifying and using those strengths can improve the quality of life of all concerned in non-pharmacological ways. This book thoroughly informs readers of the clinical history of these conditions, their causes and treatments, and methods of caring for and communicating effectively with those with AD.
Steven R. Sabat Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Georgetown University is a three-time recipient of the Edward B. Bunn Award for excellence in teaching, and a recipient of the College Dean's Award and College Academic Council Award for excellence in teaching at Georgetown. His research has focused on the remaining cognitive and social strengths, and the subjective experience of people with Alzheimer's disease. He is the author of The Experience of Alzheimer's Disease: Life Through a Tangled Veil (Blackwell Publishers, 2001) and co-editor of Dementia: Mind, Meaning, and the Person (Oxford University Press, 2006).
Inhaltsangabe
Preface Chapter 1 Dementia Chapter 2 Alzheimer's Disease: Biological Aspects Chapter 3 Alzheimer's Disease: The Subjective Experience Chapter 4 People with Alzheimer's Disease and the Social World Chapter 5 Resilience, Selfhood, and Creativity Chapter 6 Types of Care and the Role of Spirituality Chapter 7 Conclusion
Preface Chapter 1 Dementia Chapter 2 Alzheimer's Disease: Biological Aspects Chapter 3 Alzheimer's Disease: The Subjective Experience Chapter 4 People with Alzheimer's Disease and the Social World Chapter 5 Resilience, Selfhood, and Creativity Chapter 6 Types of Care and the Role of Spirituality Chapter 7 Conclusion
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