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Caring for the Alzheimer patient — a practical guide
Author(s)	Raye Lynne Dippel, J Thomas Hutton
Publisher	Prometheus Books, New York, 1996
Pages	219 pp (Golden age series)
Source	Lavis Marketing, 73 Lime Walk, Headington, Oxford OX3 7AD.
Keywords	Dementia ; Family care ; Nursing homes ; Medical care ; Guides, guide books ; United States of America.
Annotation	Some six million Americans are now caregivers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, and numbers affected are likely to increase. Written from a US perspective, this edition is aimed at both family members of the AD patient, and professionals on all aspects of AD services. Chapters cover: the medical aspects of the dementia caused by AD; the importance of exercise, nutrition and proper diet; optimal living environments; techniques for enhancing memory, orientation and communication in AD patients; selecting the appropriate nursing home; the benefits of support groups for Alzheimer families; and legal and ethical considerations. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-980707246 B
Classmark	EA: P6:SJ: LHB: LK: 69N: 7T
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