What the Mind Sometimes Forget the Heart May Remember |
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| Author:
| Murphy, Louise |
| ISBN: | 978-1-0983-0909-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2020 |
| Publisher: | BookBaby
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.00 |
Book Description:
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Every person diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder deserves the following rights: *To have appropriate, ongoing medical care. *To be productive in work and play for as long as possible. *To be treated like an adult, not like a child. *To have expressed feelings taken seriously. *To be free from psychotropic medications if possible. *To live in a safe, structured, and predictable environment. *To enjoy meaningful...
More DescriptionEvery person diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder deserves the following rights:
*To have appropriate, ongoing medical care.
*To be productive in work and play for as long as possible.
*To be treated like an adult, not like a child.
*To have expressed feelings taken seriously.
*To be free from psychotropic medications if possible.
*To live in a safe, structured, and predictable environment.
*To enjoy meaningful activities that fill each day.
*To be outdoors on a regular basis.
*To have physical contact including hugging, caressing, and hand-holding.
*To be with individuals who know one's life story including cultural and religious traditions.
*To be cared for by individuals who are well trained in dementia care.
From "The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care" by Virginia Bell and David Troxel (permission to print)