Palliative care for advanced Alzheimer's and dementia :
[Book]
guidelines and standards for evidence-based care /
Gary A. Martin, Marwan N. Sabbagh.
xviii, 313 pages :
illustrations ;
26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Determining and defining advanced dementia -- The continuum of care -- Caregiving -- Personhood -- Creating the optimal milieu for care -- Managing behavior problems associated with advanced dementia -- Assessing and addressing pain -- Ensuring the appropriate use of medications in advanced dementia -- Eating and nutrition -- Dressing and grooming -- Bowel and bladder management -- Ambulation and mobility -- Bathing -- Activities programming -- Cultural diversity -- Healthcare decisions for advanced dementia -- The continuum of grief -- Establishing healthcare-related legal options for the vulnerable patient.