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Understanding Behaviour in Dementia that Challenges
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011; US$ 27.95The author describes the different categories and causes of challenging behaviour in people with dementia, and provides tried-and-tested models which aid identification, assessment and treatment. A thorough evaluation of the use of psychotropic medication is provided, as well as of a wide range of psychological and biopsychosocial interventions. more...
Jan's Story
Behler Publications, LLC 2010; US$ 13.95CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen tells the tender story of his wife's battle with Early Onset Alzheimer's. more...
Fast Facts: Dementia
HEALTH PRESS LIMITED 2009; US$ 25.00Fast Facts: Dementia specifically aims to provide the primary care physician and other members of the healthcare team with the information they need to recognize and evaluate dementia and to provide optimum management and long-term care. more...
The Thousand Mile Stare
Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2010; US$ 18.94Interweaving cutting-edge medical science with a poignant family chronicle, The Thousand Mile Stare is the true story of one family's discovery that it carries a unique gene for Early Onset Alzheimer's. When most members of the Reiswig family reach their 40's, something in their demeanor changes. A normally responsible father assigns a dangerous farm... more...
Creativity and Communication in Persons with Dementia
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011; US$ 36.95This book describes how to develop a creative approach to the day-to-day care of people with dementia, and provides rich and varied ideas for creative activities for use with individuals or groups. The authors explain what creativity has to offer people with dementia, and how a creative approach can help to address the difficulties they face. more...
Transforming the Quality of Life for People with Dementia through Contact with the Natural World
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011; US$ 26.95This important book simply but persuasively demonstrates why we should provide the opportunities for people with dementia to experience the great outdoors. The contributors explore many different ways in which people with dementia can experience and interact with nature. more...
Brain Trust
Pocket Books 2004; Not AvailableWhen the cattle-borne sickness known as Mad Cow Disease first appeared in America in 2003, authorities were quick to assure the nation that the outbreak was isolated, quarantined, and posed absolutely no danger to the general public. What we were not told was that the origins of the sickness may already have been here and suspected for a quarter... more...
Comforting Touch in Dementia and End of Life Care
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011; US$ 24.95The radiant energy in human touch can have a powerful therapeutic effect for those who are elderly, ill or dying. Explaining the benefits, practicalities and research behind touch therapy, this book teaches a simple hand massage sequence for all carers looking for an effective way to support and connect with a family member, friend or patient. more...
The Handbook of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Wiley 2011; US$ 199.95The reference is a broad-ranging review of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias from both basic and clinical neuroscience perspectives; it provides scientists and medical professionals with an extensive introduction and an up-to-date review of cutting-edge scientific advances. Brings the reader up-to-date with cutting-edge developments in this... more...
Brain Trust
Pocket Books 2004; Not AvailableWhen the cattle-borne sickness known as Mad Cow Disease first appeared in America in 2003, authorities were quick to assure the nation that the outbreak was isolated, quarantined, and posed absolutely no danger to the general public. What we were not told was that the origins of the sickness may already have been here and suspected for a quarter... more...









