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The Simplicity of Dementia: A Guide for Family and Carers
This book offers an accessible and sympathetic introduction for relatives, carers and professionals looking after or training to work with people with dementia.
Drawing on the two `laws of dementia', the author explains the causes of communication problems, mood disturbances and `deviant' behaviours, with particular emphasis on how these are experienced by dementia sufferers themselves. Case examples demonstrate the typical symptoms and progression of dementia, and clear guidance is provided on how to support dementia sufferers at every stage and help them deal with the challenges posed by their condition.
Relatives and carers will find this book a source of essential information and encouragement to deal confidently with the difficulties posed by the condition both for people with dementia and those around them.
Drawing on the two `laws of dementia', the author explains the causes of communication problems, mood disturbances and `deviant' behaviours, with particular emphasis on how these are experienced by dementia sufferers themselves. Case examples demonstrate the typical symptoms and progression of dementia, and clear guidance is provided on how to support dementia sufferers at every stage and help them deal with the challenges posed by their condition.
Relatives and carers will find this book a source of essential information and encouragement to deal confidently with the difficulties posed by the condition both for people with dementia and those around them.
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176 pages, Paperback
First published February 15, 2005
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
December 4, 2020
Voor iemamd die op een Psycho-Geriatrische afdeling werkt bevat het handvatten maar ook inzichten die je misschien al weet maar
Toch even weer aan herinnerd word
Toch even weer aan herinnerd word
August 14, 2022
Goed leesbaar boek met veel vignetten. Info over de achtergrond voor dement gedrag en hoe ermee om te gaan.
March 13, 2017
His two points are that memories stop being encoded, and also stop being accessible over time.
July 15, 2012
Simple, easy to read, provides the basic and fundamental knowledge that you need to understand the common "symptoms" of dementia.
Written with the readers' interests in mind, perfect for families and carers.
Written with the readers' interests in mind, perfect for families and carers.
April 25, 2021
Verhelderend boek over dementie. Het geeft inzicht over de ziekte en het verloop daarvan. Daarnaast geeft het handvatten voor het omgaan met mensen met dementie. Ook is er aandacht voor de beleving van mensen met dementie zelf. Dat maakt veel duidelijk.
August 20, 2013
Excellent yet emotional. I was changed by reading it. Hopefully our family will not have a family member affected but if we do I will be more prepared and compassionate.
May 22, 2024
Eenvoudig uitgelegd, zeer herkenbaar en vergroot het begrip voor dementie
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