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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454245303321

Autore

Silverstein Nina M

Titolo

Dementia and wandering behavior [[electronic resource] ] : concern for the lost elder / / Nina M. Silverstein, Gerald Flaherty, Terri Salmons Tobin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, c2002

ISBN

1-281-81272-2

9786611812720

0-8261-9683-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (233 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

FlahertyGerald

TobinTerri Salmons

Disciplina

616.8/3

Soggetti

Dementia - Complications

Dementia

Mental illness - Treatment

Psychology, Pathological

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I: Introduction; Introduction; 1 Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: An Overview; 2 Comprehensive Review of the Literature on Wandering Behavior; 3 The Dementia Wanderer: A Profile; Part II: Current Community Responses to Wandering Behavior: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why; Introduction; 4 The Caregiver; 5 Law Enforcement and Technology; 6 Long-Term Care Providers; Part III: Creating a Safe Environment; Introduction; 7 The Home: Recommendations for Family Caregivers

8 The Facility: Recommendations for Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Residences9 The Community: Recommendations for Elder Care and Acute Care Providers; 10 The Lifesaving Role of ""First Responders:"" Recommendations for Police, EMS, Fire, and Search & Rescue Personnel; Conclusions; References; Index; A; C; E; F; L; N; P; V; W



Sommario/riassunto

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