Interventions for Alzheimer's Disease A Caregiver's Complete Reference By Ruth M. Tappen, Ed.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.

About the Author
Preface

1. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
   
   
   1. Course of Alzheimer’s Disease 
      
   2. Pathological Changes
      
   3. Clinical Evaluation
      
      
2. Providing Care in Alzheimer’s Disease
   
   
   4. A Framework for Intervention
      
   5. Cognitive Retraining
      
   6. Psychodynamics of Alzheimer’s Disease
      
   7. Psychotherapeutic Strategies
      
   8. Medications
      
   9. Rehabilitation in Activities of Daily Living
      
   10. Therapeutic Recreation
       
   11. Environmental Modifications
       
   12. Promotion and Maintenance of Health and Function
       
       
3. Supporting Mechanisms and Services Related to Alzheimer’s Disease
   
   
   13. Care for the Caregiver
       
   14. Special Services
       
   15. Ethical and Legal Issues
       

Index