Dementia Beyond Drugs [Paperback]

G. Allen Power (Author)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: HEALTH PROFESSIONS PRESS; First edition (Jan 25 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 193252956X
ISBN-13: 978-1932529562
Product Dimensions: 25.3 x 12.9 x 1.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 386 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #253,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This visionary yet practical book is an essential read for anyone involved in the care of an individual with dementia. It reveals why the use of psychotropic drugs is so prevalent in managing the behavioral symptoms of dementia, how to reduce or eliminate the use of these medications while simultaneously increasing quality of life, and how to make true operational changes that will finally move care practices away from the institutional model to embrace an experiential model that treats individuals with dementia as the human beings they are, giving them the personal attention, respect, and dignity they deserve. You will learn how to embrace more hmanistic, enlightened practices that address the most common challenges in caring for people who live with dementia. Over come communication challenges; Minimize anxiety and depresson; Root out the causes of wandering; and Gain insights into handling paranoia and delusions. The author is a board-certified internist and geriatrician, a nusing home practitioner, and an Eden Alternative Educator. With Dementia Beyond Drugs you can help to pioneer true culture hange in your care environment starting today.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book - a Must-Have for anyone faced with the challenges of dementia, Mar 11 2010

By DoJo.Johnson - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Dementia Beyond Drugs (Paperback)

This book covers a lot of ground by incorporating best practices from the most relevant literature written on this subject, along with an incredibly deep and thoughtful insight. The author's story telling and writing skills are a really nice bonus - the text is easy to read and full of helpful suggestions for anyone interested in learning about dementia.
Unlike any other book on this subject, this one offers a lot of hope as it emphasizes the many opportunities that lie inherent in the disease - a very novel approach to looking at this issue.
I expect that this book will quickly become the "bible" for institutional and family caregivers alike.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Read for Dementia Professionals, Sep 7 2010

By Juliet Holt - Published on Amazon.com

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Dementia Beyond Drugs is without a doubt the most important book to be written on the care of individuals with dementia in many years. Dr. Power takes the reader on a journey that is sorely needed for many in this field. He challenges us to think differently about dementia as an illness, and more importantly, to regard the person LIVING with dementia in a whole new way. As a gerontologist and long term care professional who considered herself very far down the culture change path, I found many new ideas and much inspiration from this book. I know this book will change the way I shape dementia care in my work for years to come. I couldn't put it down.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Caring, compassionate resource, July 2 2010

By Rochester reader - Published on Amazon.com

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This is a wonderfully readable book that caused me to rethink my attitudes toward dementia and nursing home care. Having recently lost my father after his precipitous decline from several strokes, I had assumed that the excellent home he lived in could have done nothing different. However, I now realize that even the best homes (and the most loving families) need to evaluate their approaches, moving from caregiving to care partnering. I'm changing my thinking about how to better communicate with and care for my 87-year-old mother.

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