Counseling the Alzheimer's caregiver : a resource for health care professionals / Mary S. Mittelman, Cynthia Epstein, Alicia Pierzchala

Author:: Mittelman, Mary S.
Published:: [Chicago, Ill.] : AMA Press, [2003]
Copyright Date:: ©2003
Physical Description:: vii, 346 pages ; 23 cm
Additional Creators:: Epstein, Cynthia and Pierzchala, Alicia

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Contents:

Alzheimer's disease -- Assessment -- Counseling the caregiver -- Family counseling -- Ad hoc counseling -- Support groups for the caregiver -- Helping caregivers adapt to change -- Relationship-related issues -- Managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer's disease -- Medical care for the person with Alzheimer's disease -- Caring for the patient living at home -- Residential care -- The end stage of Alzheimer's disease, death, and bereavement.

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ISBN:

1579472621 (alk. paper)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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