Alzheimer's Patients (Paperback) by Ursula Michelson

9781413478204. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 224. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 224 p. ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTS IN THE NURSING HOME: How Well Do Caregivers Meet Their Needs? By Ursula Michelson Alzheimer's Disease has reached epidemic proportions in the past several decades. The number of the afflicted being placed in nursing homes has increased exponentially. Unfortunately, many of these facilities are ill prepared to meet the special care needs of this population. Caregivers often lack the education and skills required to provide appropriate care for these emotionally fragile residents. ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTS IN THE NURSING HOME, addresses these and other issues that impact the quality of care these residents receive. In successive chapters the reader is introduced to individual residents who are experiencing acute emotional distress, aggravated by inappropriate responses of caregivers and/or environmental issues that add to the residents' discomfort. The book also provides insight into the complexities of AD and how specific impairments alter the perception and behaviors of the afflicted. It illustrates effective interactions and caregiving strategies; and it offers practical advise to families who are seeking long-term care placement for AD - afflicted loved ones. Many excellent books have been written about Alzheimer's Disease, but the author has found none that focus attention on the problems that exist in nursing home care for Alzheimer's residents.