The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care By Virginia Bell, M.S.W., and David Troxel, M.P.H.

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction

1. About Alzheimer’s Disease
   
   
   1. The Experience of Alzheimer’s Disease
      
   2. Alzheimer’s Disease Basics
      
   3. Assessing Remaining Strengths and Abilities
      
      
2. The Best Friends Model of Care
   
   
   4. An Alzheimer’s Disease Bill of Rights
      
   5. The Art of Friendship
      
   6. The Life Story
      
   7. The "Knack" of Alzheimer’s Care
      
      
3. The Best Friends Model in Action
   
   
   8. The Best Friends Approach to Communication
      
   9. The Best Friends Approach to Activities
      
   10. The Best Friends Approach at Home
       
   11. The Best Friends Approach in Adult Day Services
       
   12. The Best Friends Approach in Long-Term Care Facilities
       
       
4. The Best Friends Model: A New Day
   
   
   13. Being One’s Own Best Friend
       
   14. Light Out of Darkness
       
       

Appendixes

1. Resources for Families
   
2. Select Readings
   
3. Our Best Friends
   

Index