Reducing Stress-Related Behaviours in People with Dementia: Care-Based Therapy

By Chris Bonner, Wayne Madden
94 pages

Contributors:: Chris Bonner
Wayne Madden
Publisher:: Jessica Kingsley
Place of publication:: London
Publication year:: 2005
Subjects:: Dementia--Patients--Care
Dementia--Patients--Psychology
Dementia--Patients--Institutional Care
Stress In Old Age

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"This straightforward yet accessible book offers a comprehensive check-list of simple and imaginative ways to reduce and prevent stress-related behaviours in people with dementia, and keep them comfortable in their environment. Chris Bonner gives practical suggestions for dealing with some of the problems commonly faced by people with dementia, such as eating, toileting, wandering, sleep, agitation and aggression. He also provides techniques for stimulating memory, ideas for calming the environment, tips on improving communication and effective therapies for reducing stress levels. This book is an invaluable manual for care workers and the families and carers of people with dementia." Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Reducing Stress-Related Behaviours in People with Dementia: Care-Based Therapy

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