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| Alzheimer's disease: beyond the medical model | | Author(s) | Matthew V Morrissey, Ann-Louise Coakley |
| Publisher | Quay Books, Salisbury, 1999 |
| Pages | 110 pp |
| Source | Quay Books, Mark Allen Publishing Ltd, Jesses Farm, Snow Hill, Dinton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 5HN. |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Mental health [elderly] ; Family care ; Sociology, Social Science ; Social policy ; Social ethics ; United Kingdom. |
| Annotation | Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most challenging aspects of elderly care. This books aims to provide a clear picture of the way psychological, sociological, ethical and social policy issues effect the delivery of care to people with AD. In the first part of the book, current issues related to AD care are examined, emphasising the growing dissatisfaction with the `medical model' of care. In addition, the sociological background to AD is explored. The second part examines the psychological and practical aspects of care, focusing on the loss and bereavement experienced by carers and their families, legal and financial issues, and the experience of care by family caregivers. Also included is a list of useful addresses related to AD care. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-991018202 B |
| Classmark | EA: D: P6:SJ: S: TM2: TQ: 8 |
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