- ISBN-10: 1938870646
- ISBN-13: 9781938870644
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- Language: English
IN THIS BOOK YOU’LL FIND:
• enlightened models to reduce the use of harmful medications by understanding and addressing underlying causes of distress
• a pathway to accomplish drug-reduction goals established by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• discussions of new drug studies and government reports on the dangers and ineffectiveness of antipsychotic medications in the treatment of people living with dementia
• recognized best practices in dementia care and their transformational results
• case studies, stories, and other educational tools illustrating positive outcomes for people living with dementia
• ways to respond to anxiety and distress in people living with dementia
An essential read for all professionals in long-term care, including administrators, medical directors, nursing staff, psychologists and counsellors, social workers, and policy makers, the ideas presented here call for a revolution in dementia care—one that always puts the person first.
“This second edition of a classic. . . . Offers new hope for the future of aging and care.”
—Peter Whitehouse, M.D., Professor of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University
“. . . a tour de force. The first edition of the book was excellent, yet the second edition is even more enriching.”
—Karen Love, Executive Director, Dementia Action Alliance