The Source Dementia, 2e - 33749E

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<p>The Source Dementia, Second Edition, is a comprehensive resource for clinicians working with dementia populations. It provides background and foundational knowledge about dementia and its characteristics using current literature on everything from causes to prevention. Evidence-based practice treatment suggestions are provided for direct intervention, indirect intervention, advocacy, and community and family education. Ready-to-use resources are included in each section. It features:</p>
- Innovative ready-to-print and use resources not available elsewhere, developed for this book (e.g., hearing assessment for people with dementia, new-admit checklists, caregiver staff education, living arrangement decision index, safety hazards, suggestions on how to plan for safe outings in the community, oral care, and much more)
- Inclusion of three of the most widely-used cognitive screening tools (MoCA, SLUMS, FAST) and additional resources to motivate and support dementia staging
- Up-do-date advice regarding the recent pandemic considerations (e.g., to mitigate damages due to the increased isolation for seniors and individuals in long term care)
- All evaluation and treatment resources are supported with EBP and any recent developments in relevant research (including regarding risk factors and prevention and increasing consumer health literacy)
- Other information not previously available includes a chapter on diverse populations with dementia, and handouts providing comprehensive current information on xerostomia, sundowning, and feeding tubes.