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A medical expert answers your common questions about memory loss, causes of dementia, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and more.Perhaps someone in your family has been diagnosed …
"e;Guided autobiography,"e; write the authors, "e;is ideally suited to foster in the older adult a belief that his or her life is meaningful and something of which to …
Doing Things shows how to provide a positive environment for persons with Alzheimer's disease by offering opportunities for social interaction and constructive, enjoyable …
With the number of elderly persons needing long-term care expected to double to 14 million over the next two decades, assisted living has become the popular choice for housing or …
A collection of easy-to-follow activities, organized by seasons of the year, to help family members and caregivers engage with memory-challenged adults.Dementia and related …
Assisted living is the fastest-growing alternative to skilled nursing care for frail older persons in the United States. The expectations, settings, and missions of these …
The demand for residential communities for seniors rises as the U.S. population continues to age. This growth means that new administrators and staff members often are learning by …
In her widely acclaimed Doing Things, Jitka M. Zgola offered practical and much-needed advice for those caring for persons with Alzheimer disease. Now, in Care That Works, Zgola …
Almost a decade ago, Peter S. Silin wrote Nursing Homes: The Family's Journey to provide family members with practical advice and emotional support. This successor volume …
Winner of the 2007 Polsky Prize given by the ASID FoundationAs the U.S. population ages, adult day services have become an integral component in the continuum of care for elderly …