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Author Silverstein, Nina M.

Title Dementia and wandering behavior : concern for the lost elder / Nina M. Silverstein, Gerald Flaherty, Terri Salmons Tobin
Published New York : Springer Pub. Co., ©2002

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 215 pages)
Contents Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias: an overview -- Comprehensive review of the literature on wandering behavior -- The dementia wanderer: a profile -- Current community responses to wandering behavior: what works, what doesn't, and why -- The caregiver -- Law enforcement and technology -- Long-term care providers -- Creating a safe environment -- The home: recommendations for family caregivers -- The facility: recommendations for long-term care and assisted living residents -- The community: recommendations for elder care and acute care providers -- The lifesaving role of "first responders" : recommendations for police, EMS, fire, and search & rescue personnel
Summary Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award!. Alzheimer's is quickly becoming the epidemic of the 21st century. Today, an estimated four million Americans suffer from this devastating disease. This number could explode to 14 million by the year 2050, when baby boomers come of age. Written in a clear and accessible style, Dementia and Wandering Behavior brings attention to this life-threatening problem and helps professionals and family caregivers understand that there are preventative measures available. By focusing on specific responses to wandering behavior and describing ways to create a safe e
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Dementia.
Dementia -- Complications
Mental illness -- Treatment.
Psychology, Pathological.
Older people.
Human behavior.
Memory disorders.
Alzheimer Disease -- complications
Alzheimer Disease -- psychology
Dementia
Mental Disorders -- therapy
Psychopathology
Aged, 80 and over
Aged
Behavior
Caregivers
Memory Disorders
elderly.
human behavior.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Alzheimer's & Dementia.
MEDICAL -- Neurology.
Older people
Memory disorders
Human behavior
Dementia
Mental illness -- Treatment
Psychology, Pathological
Form Electronic book
Author Flaherty, Gerald.
Tobin, Terri Salmons.
ISBN 9780826196835
0826196837
9780826142627
0826142621
1281812722
9781281812728
9786611812720
6611812725