Book
Living in the moment : overcoming challenges and finding moments of joy in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias / Elizabeth Landsverk, MD ; with Heather Millar.
"A loved one's dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. Now a renowned geriatrician who has helped thousands of families live happy, engaged lives--after a dementia diagnosis--shares her expertise in this easy-to-follow guide"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780806541778
- ISBN: 0806541776
- Physical Description: viii, 278 pages ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Citadel Press, Kensington Publishing Corp., [2022]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A guide to overcoming challenges and finding moments of joy in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias."--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 266-269) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | First things first -- Living in the moment -- Why you need to act -- Defining the goals of care -- Getting a formal diagnosis -- Treatment: The standard care -- Dementia and behavioral problems -- Treating challenging behavior with medication -- Living with dementia: Coping day-to-day -- Getting help: Long-term care alternatives -- Legal matters: Protecting your loved one -- Final note. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Alzheimer's disease > Patients > Home care. Dementia > Patients > Home care. Caregivers. Alzheimer's disease > Patients > Home care. Caregivers. Dementia > Patients > Home care. |
| Genre: | Self-help publications. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Public Library | 616.831 LANDSVER 2022 | 39851001740621 | New Non-fiction | Copy hold | Available | - |