Bibliograph

Living in the moment, overcoming challenges and finding moments of joy in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, Elizabeth Landsverk, MD ; with Heather Millar

Type

Label

Living in the moment, overcoming challenges and finding moments of joy in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, Elizabeth Landsverk, MD ; with Heather Millar

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 266-269) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Living in the moment

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1325405462

Responsibility statement

Elizabeth Landsverk, MD ; with Heather Millar

Sub title

overcoming challenges and finding moments of joy in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

Summary

"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

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

adult

Classification