The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care

by Virginia Bell, David Troxel

Join thousands of caregivers who are adopting this groundbreaking and uplifting method for the care of people with Alzheimer’s disease. This comprehensive program builds on the essential elements of friendship: respect, empathy, support, trust, humor. They’re the building blocks of a care model that’s both effective and flexible enough to adapt to each person’s remaining strengths and abilities. It’s easy. It’s natural. It works. Learn how to ensure the highest quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease, not just by preventing catastrophic episodes but by making every day consistently reassuring, enjoyable, and secure. This revised edition includes new material such as an updated and expanded resource list, updated biographies of Best Friends featured in the book, and a new Preface from Virginia Bell and David Troxel. Best FriendsTM—for the best care.

Genres: Nonfiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1996

Reviews

[Pamala · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for anyone !! Not only does it give valuable insights regarding this disease, but it provides simple applications for providing care while it shares basic values for friendship and everyday living.

[Rosie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book to read if caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's. Was pretty simple, but informative.

[Gail Heath-stokes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this in college when I first began my mission of working with the elderly. Excellent for providers.

[Bridget · Rating 3 out of 5]

good basic idea of how to interact and treat folks with dementia but other resources and approaches have been more helpful in my opinion.

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful.