Fast facts for dementia care : what nurses need to know in a nutshell
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- ISBN: 9780826120366
- ISBN: 0826120369
- ISBN: 9780826120373
- ISBN: 0826120377
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xi, 220 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm - Publisher: New York : Springer, ©2012.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Dementia: What it is, What it is not, and What Nurses Can Do. Defining dementia -- Distinguishing between dementia and delirium -- Identifying conditions that mimic dementia -- Keeping up to date on options for management. -- Caring for the Person With Dementia. Providing person-centered care for people with dementia -- Caring for the person with mild dementia -- Caring for the person with moderate dementia -- Caring for the person with advanced dementia. -- Issues Posing Particular Challenges in Clinical Settings. Issues related to specific care settings -- Assessing and managing pain -- Addressing safety issues: falls, restraints, and wandering -- Communicating with people who have dementia. -- Managing Dementia-Associated Behaviors. Dementia-associated behaviors -- Issues related to daily activities -- Broader Aspects of Care for People with Dementia. Ethical and legal issues -- Nursing strategies to address caregiver needs. |
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Subject: | Dementia Nursing Geriatric nursing |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | RC 521 .M55 2012 | 30775305526411 | General Collection | Available | - |
Fast Facts for Dementia Care : What Nurses Need to Know in a Nutshell
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Fast Facts for Dementia Care : What Nurses Need to Know in a Nutshell
Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title This is an excellent resource for nurses working in any care setting with persons with dementia. It provides a clear, common-sense approach to providing nursing care, regardless of whether it is in an emergency room, home, or nursing home."-- Doody's Medical Reviews "This is an excellent resource not only for nurses, but for allied health professionals, as well. The writing is engaging and concise, while also covering the essentials of physical and psychosocial care for persons with dementia. The book contents move beyond a purely medical model to embrace a more contemporary and comprehensive person-centered care approach. Helpful communication strategies are explored as well as care management across the continuum of a progressive dementia." Lisa Snyder , L.C.S.W. Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center University of California, San Diego Author, Speaking Our Minds â What it's Like to Have Alzheimer's and Living Your Best with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Carol Miller's commitment to holistic care of the person with dementia is evident in this book. Anyone who is a caregiver for someone with dementia will find this to be a valuable resource. Patricia Fuehr , MSN, RN, FNP-BC Master Faculty Specialist Western Michigan University School of Nursing "From her opening Preface to the closing pages of index topics, Ms. Miller fulfills her promise to give us the "Fast Facts for Dementia Care" and she does so in a simple and orderly progressionâ Her lists and Tables, Fast Facts in a Nutshell, and Resources in a Nutshell are just packed with useful care applications. Having been one of the care partners for my mother who had dementia of the Alzheimer's type, I can attest to how "right on" Ms. Miller's book is in addressing the important topics relating to dementia care. As a nurse, I found this book exceptional in its thorough and holistic coverage of this very challenging topic. From cover to cover, clinical facts are clear and clinical insights ring true I highly recommend Fast Facts for Dementia Care to nurses, other health professionals and care partners of persons with dementia." Joanne P. Stuimer , RN, BSN Retired, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging Fast Facts for Dementia Care: What Nurses Need to Know in a Nutshell by Carol A. Miller, MSN isn't just a book for nurses. It should interest any professional who works with older adults with dementia and needs a condensed version of current and critical evidence-based practice to provide optimal care. That includes social workers and countless others. There are many impressive aspects of the book, from its Clinical Snapshots to its Resources in a Nutshell. However, given my particular background, I was most taken by the chapter on Ethical and Legal Issues, with its clarity on individual rights, description of essential legal documents, and particularly its inclusion of elder abuse and how to address this problem that disproportionately affects those with dementia. Georgia J. Anetzberger , PhD, ACSW President, National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Adjunct Faculty, Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve University Fast Facts for Dementia Care , written by Carol Miller, MSN presents the topic of dementia in a clear and concise format. Not only is it easy to read, but helps one understand all the issues that people with dementia face, as well as those caring for people with dementia. I especially like the 'clinical snapshot' portion of the book. These quick vignettes help the reader to associate real life situations and offers solutions for them. She addresses all the aspects of dementia care including what is dementia, managing behaviors associated with dementia, and end of life care; she does all this while focusing on the "person-centered"