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$28.95

Stock #29395
(ISBN 978-1-932529-39-5)
340 pages
5 5/8" x 8 1/2" papercover
© 2008

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Navigating the Alzheimer's Journey





Los Mejores Amigos en el Cuidado de Alzheimer



By Virginia Bell, M.S.W., and David Troxel, M.P.H.
Description| | >Table of Contents | |Reviews| | Author Bio | |

Introduction

Section I: About Alzheimer’s Disease

  1. The Experience of Alzheimer’s Disease
  2. Alzheimer’s Disease Basics
  3. Assessing Remaining Strengths and Abilities

Section II: The Best Friends Model of Care

  1. An Alzheimer’s Disease Bill of Rights
  2. The Art of Friendship
  3. The Life Story
  4. The "Knack" of Alzheimer’s Care

Section III: The Best Friends Model in Action

  1. The Best Friends Approach to Communication
  2. The Best Friends Approach to Activities
  3. The Best Friends Approach at Home
  4. The Best Friends Approach in Adult Day Services
  5. The Best Friends Approach in Long-Term Care Facilities

Section IV: The Best Friends Model: A New Day

  1. Being One’s Own Best Friend
  2. Light Out of Darkness

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