A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have
Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss
By Nancy L. Mace, M.A. and Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H.
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 7th Edition, 2021
The central idea underlying the book is that much can be done to improve the lives of people with dementia and those caring for them. It is a guide for caregivers who are responsible for those who are
afflicted with the conditions mentioned in the sub-title. It features information on the latest advances
in research and the place and utility of medications which slow the progression of the disorder, as well
as medications which relieve some of its more distressful symptoms. Causes of dementia, managing the
stages of dementia, its prevention, and how to find appropriate living arrangements when home-care is no longer an option, are discussed in detail.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to explain/discuss:
How to Get Medical Care for the Person Who Has Dementia
Devices to Make Life Simpler and Safer for People Who Have Dementia
Changes in Medicare and Other Health Care Insurance Laws
How Caring for a Person Who Has Dementia Affects the Caregiver
Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia, Brain Disorders, and the Causes of Dementia
Support Groups for Caregivers, Friends, and Family Members
THE 36-HOUR DAY
$155.00
A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have
Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss
By Nancy L. Mace, M.A. and Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H.
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 7th Edition, 2021
341 Pages
Description
The central idea underlying the book is that much can be done to improve the lives of people with dementia and those caring for them. It is a guide for caregivers who are responsible for those who are
afflicted with the conditions mentioned in the sub-title. It features information on the latest advances
in research and the place and utility of medications which slow the progression of the disorder, as well
as medications which relieve some of its more distressful symptoms. Causes of dementia, managing the
stages of dementia, its prevention, and how to find appropriate living arrangements when home-care is no longer an option, are discussed in detail.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to explain/discuss:
FRN-BRN-GRN–CRC-CVE-SW-MT-MH-IDFPR — 40 CE Hours
CCM-CDMS — 39.5 CE Hours
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