Dementia: End of life care
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Iris $8.71 IRIS – DVD Movie… |
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Witnessing Death: a grandson’s reflections on Alzheimer’s $19.95 Witnessing Death: a grandson’s reflections on Alzheimer’s (27 min) is a short video piece made by medical student David Rosenthal about his grandfather Kurt Rosenthal. By interweaving his grandfather’s struggle with Alzheimer’s, the personal experiences of certified nursing aides, and interviews with clinical experts and medical ethicists, the video functions as both a personal memoir and as a dia… |
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The End-of-Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia $19.54 The innovative Namaste Care program helps facilities provide gentle end-of-life care, especially for residents with advanced dementia. Because of their profound losses, these individuals are often isolated with limited human contact during the final stages of their lives. This new program reveals simple and practical ways for direct care staff to provide holistic, person-centered care that maintai… |
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Comforting Touch in Dementia and End of Life Care: Take My Hand The simple sensation of touching someone’s hand can have a powerful therapeutic effect. Hand massage is a positive and meaningful way of reaching out and providing comfort to those who are elderly, ill or nearing the end of life, and it can be particularly effective for people with dementia who respond well to non-verbal interaction. This book offers inspiration for all caregivers looking for an a… |
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The Almost Moon: A Novel $0.01 A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this brilliant, powerful, and unforgettable new novel by the author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky. For years Helen Knightly has given her life to others: to her haunted mother, to her enigmatic father, to her husband and now grown children. When she finally crosses a terrible boundary, her life comes rushing in at her in a way she never could ha… |
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Alzheimer’s Disease $2.87 Alzheimer’s Disease provides an overview of the latest findings regarding the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. It will help caregivers and family members gain a better understanding of the nature of the disease process and the available options for coping with and managing this illness. Chapters include an introduction to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease; aging; memory; depression; medications; alternative treatments; stages and prognosis of the disease; a chapter for caregivers; and much more. The subtitles of each chapter are written in question format to help readers search for the topics that most relate to their problem. To further help navigate this book, references are organized by topic and chapter at the end of the book. In addition, all abbreviations are listed in a table at the beginning of the book, and words that appear in the glossary are italicized upon their first occurrence in the text.This latest volume in the American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guide series is an essential tool for all families coping with Alzheimer’s disease. |
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Variants: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Guide $17.02 The number of patients with dementia is rising in proportion to the aging of our population; therefore, by 2050 the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to triple, risking the integrity of the entire U.S. healthcare economy. More NIH dollars are spent on Alzheimer’s disease research than on any other neurological disease and our available fund of information has commensurately accelerated. Whereas 30 years ago little distinction was made between different forms of dementia, clinicians now distinguish multiple degenerative and vascular syndromes, each with their own etiologic, therapeutic and prognostic implications. New genetic insights reach the popular press on a regular basis. Consequently Alzheimer’s disease (and related disorders) has become a special concern to the majority of the population whose main avenue of care lies with the primary care physician.The primary care physician (general internist, family practitioner, nurse practitioner), geriatrician, and geriatric psychiatrist are the target audiences for this book; in short anyone who is not a neurological expert who provides dementia-related care. As the primary care physician is the target audience for this title, the volume begins with a discusion of how to produce an effective diagnosis through a series of precise, easy- to- follow steps. Additional sections detail the current research state of each of the major individual dementia diseases that the general clinician frequently encounters. The last section procides a clinically focused ‘how to’ guide for treatment including symptom-directed pharmacotherapy, as well as an up-to-date summary of ongoing major therapeutic trials and an assessment non-pharmacological management issues such as driving and end-of- life considerations. Aiming to be clear, consice and practical, this volume provides the essential information in dementia related care, from disease diagnosis to symptom management. Because it uses the most up-to-date dementia |
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Caregiving and dementia $37.99 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! As populations age, caregiving and dementia become more common aspects of life. In most mild to medium cases of dementia the primary caregiver is a family member, usually a spouse or adult child. Over time more and more professional care in the form of nursing and other supportive care may be required, whether at home or in a long term care facility.A small recent study in the US concluded that patients whose caregivers had a realistic understanding of the prognosis and clinical complications of late dementia were less likely to receive aggressive treatment near the end of life. ” |
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Handbook of Psychosocial Interventions with Older Adults: Evidence-based Approaches $46.05 In the past decade, evidence based practice (EBP) has emerged as one of the most important movements to improve the effectiveness of clinical care. As the number of older adults continues to grow, it is essential that practitioners have knowledge of effective strategies to improve both the medical and the psychosocial aspects of older persons’ lives. The purpose of this work is to present systematic reviews of research-based psychosocial interventions for older adults and their caregivers.The interventions presented focus on a variety of critical issues facing older adults today including medical illnesses (cardiac disease, diabetes, arthritis/pain, cancer, and HIV/AIDS), mental health/cognitive disorders (depression/anxiety, dementia, substance abuse), and social functioning (developmental disabilities, end-of-life, dementia caregivers, grandparent caregivers). For each of these areas the prevalence of the problem, the demographics of those affected, and the nature and consequences of the problem are discussed. The empirical literature is then reviewed. A treatment summary highlights the type and nature of research supporting the interventions reviewed and is followed by a conclusion section that summarizes the status of intervention research for the specified issue. A Treatment Resource Appendix for each area is included. These appendices highlight manuals, books, articles and web resources that detail the treatment approaches and methodologies discussed.This book was previously published as a special issue of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work. |
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Palliative Care for Older People in Care Homes $49.98 In an ageing society, care homes have become an increasingly important provider of services to older people at the end-of-life. One of the main themes running through this book concerns the extent to which the principles of palliative care can be integrated into nursing or residential homes. Contributors from nursing and medicine, from the social and health sciences, and from ethics and health planning provide an international perspective on key issues in relation to end-of-life care such as: assessment; loss, autonomy and the ethics of end-of-life decision making; spiritual care; dementia and dying; professional, organizational and policy development. This first collection of its kind will provide an invaluable resource to all of those engaged in improving the quality of residential and nursing home care for older, dying people. |
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Palliative Nursing: Across the Spectrum of Care $50.74 Palliative Nursing is an evidence-based practical guide for nurses working in areas of practice where general palliative care is provided. This may be in hospitals, nursing homes, dementia units, the community and any other clinical areas which are not classified as specialist palliative care.This book first explores the history and ethos of palliative care, and then looks at palliative nursing across various care settings.  It then looks at palliative nursing care for people with specific illnesses, including heart failure, dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, and neurological conditions. Palliative care for children and young people is discussed, and then the book finally looks at education and research in palliative nursing.  Palliative Nursing will be essential reading for all nurses working with palliative care patients in a non specialist role, i.e. in hospitals, primary care and nursing homes, as well as nursing students.SPECIAL FEATURESExplores the palliative nursing issues related to specific diseases groupsWritten in the context of the new national tools, i.e. the end of life initiative, preferred place of care, Liverpool care pathway and Gold standards framework.Each chapter includes practice points and cases to allow the practitioner to undertake guided reflection to improve practiceWritten by nurses for nursesProvides guidance for nurses working in all four countries of the UKOther titles of interest:Community Palliative Care: The role of the clinical nurse specialistSandra Aitken ISBN: 978-1-4051-8076-4Cancer Nursing: Care in Context 2eJessica Corner & Christopher D. Bailey ISBN: 978-1-4051-2253-5 |
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Psychiatric Aspects of HIV/AIDS $7.37 This comprehensive text focuses on psychiatric issues associated with HIV/AIDS and provides clinicians with a basic understanding of epidemiology, virology, transmission, and medical treatments inclusive of occupational exposures. Psychosocial, spiritual, and sociocultural aspects of HIV/AIDS are covered, describing implications of HIV/AIDS across minority groups.The treatment section allows clinicians to organize an effective psychiatric treatment plan for all mental disorders associated with HIV/AIDS. Issues of adherence, prevention, and public well-being are emphasized throughout. The management of medical problems such as delirium, dementia, and pain management in special HIV/AIDS patients with co-morbid substance abuse as well as end of life care is also included. |
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Psychiatric Consultation in Long-Term Care: A Guide for Health Care Professionals $36.2 Studies show that residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities are at a substantial risk of having psychiatric disorders. This practical volume provides much-needed clinical guidance for the prevention and appropriate treatment of mental illness in long-term care settings.Abhilash K. Desai and George T. Grossberg offer a basic framework for a humanistic, team-based approach to meeting the needs of elder persons with mental disorders in long-term care facilities. Early chapters cover the demographics of residents, the epidemiology of their psychiatric symptoms, and the assessment process. Subsequent chapters focus on major disorders, including dementia, delirium, depression, psychosis, and anxiety. The authors discuss end-of-life issues and treatments and offer suggestions for improving care. Throughout, they highlight the importance of the relationship between staff and residents.Emphasizing creative engagement and hands-on care and featuring clinical vignettes and practical tips, this optimistic volume reinforces the potential for nursing homes and assisted living facilities to be communities where residents thrive. |
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Psychiatry for the Internist, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America $19.55 This issue of Medical Clinics brings the practicing internist up to date on the latest approaches in psychiatry. Topics include collaborative care and consultation, including interviewing, cultural competence, and enhancing rapport and adherence; assessments of the risk of suicide or violence in a patient in crisis; cognitive impairment such as delirium and dementia; dysregulated mood such as major depression and bipolar disorder; anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and obsessions or compulsions; psychopharmacologic care, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, mood-stabilizing anticonvulsants, and natural remedies; non-pharmacological care of patients with co-morbid medical and psychiatric conditions, including different types of psychotherapy of the medically ill; substance use and abuse; treating the patient with multiple physical symptoms or chronic disease including somatoform disorders, AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension; symptoms at the interface of medicine and psychiatry such as pain, sleep disturbance, gastrointestinal distress, sexual dysfunction, premenstrual dysphoria, and grief; informed consent, handling capacity decisions, civil commitment, boundary issues, and malpractice claims; and an approach to the patient with organ failure, transplantation and end-of-life treatment decisions. |
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The End-of-Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia $29.95 Joyce Simard,Paperback, Edition: 1, English-language edition,Pub by Health Professions Press |
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The Lemon Table $21.94 Master prose stylist Julian Barnes presents a collection of stories whose characters are growing old and facing the end of their lives — some with bitterness, some with resignation and others with raging defiance.”Life is just a premature reaction to death,” was what Viv’s husband used to say. Once her lover and friend, he is now Viv’s semi-helpless charge, who is daily sinking ever deeper into dementia. In “Appetite,” Viv has found a way to reach her husband: by reading aloud snippets of recipe books until he calls out indelible — and sometimes unfortunate — scenes locked away in his brain. In “The Things You Know,” two elderly friends enjoy their monthly breakfast meetings that neither would ever think of missing. Of course, all they really have in common is a fondness for flat suede shoes and a propensity for thinking spiteful, unspoken thoughts about one another’s dead husbands. “The Fruit Cage” is narrated by a middle-aged man whose seemingly orderly upbringing is harrowingly undone when he discovers that his parents’ old age is not necessarily a time of serenity but actually an age of aroused, perhaps violent, passions.In these stories, Julian Barnes displays the erudition, wit and uncanny insight into the human mind that mark him as one of today’s great writers, one whose intellect and humour never obscure a genuine affection for his characters. |
