Psychosocial Studies of the Individual's Changing Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease

Psychosocial Studies of the Individual's Changing Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease
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Total Pages : 463
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ISBN-10 : 9781466684799
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Download or read book Psychosocial Studies of the Individual's Changing Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease written by Dick-Muehlke, Cordula and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cognitive impairment, through Alzheimer’s disease or other related forms of dementia, is a serious concern for afflicted individuals and their caregivers. Understanding patients’ mental state and combatting social stigmas are important considerations in caring for cognitively impaired individuals. Psychosocial Studies of the Individual's Changing Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease describes programs and strategies that professional and family caregivers can implement to engage and improve the quality of life of persons suffering from cognitive impairment. Including real-world cases by international experts and a personal approach to the subject, this book is an important resource for caregivers, researchers, and families living with dementia.


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