Innovative interventions to reduce dementia caregiver distress : a clinical guide / David W. Coon, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, Larry W. Thompson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coon, David W.

Contributor:

Gallagher-Thompson, Dolores.

Thompson, Larry W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dementia--Patients--Care--Psychological aspects.

Dementia.

Dementia--Patients--Family relationships.

Caregivers--Mental health services.

Caregivers.

Caregivers--Mental health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (329 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Increasing evidence has demonstrated that caregivers of dementia victims are at risk for depression and other medical problems. In what ways can health care providers improve or maintain the well-being of dementia caregivers?. This volume provides an overview of emerging themes in dementia caregiving research and presents a broad array of practical strategies for reducing caregiver distress, including interventions for specific populations such as ethnic minority caregivers, male caregivers, and caregivers with diverse sexual orientations. Innovative approaches include the value of partnering

Contents:

Contents; Contributors; Preface; Part I: Background Issues; Part II: Practical Interventions for the Reduction of Caregiver Distress: Experience From the Field; Part III: Case Examples of Interventions Tailored to Specific Caregiving Groups; Part IV: Recommendations for the Future; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-81355-9

9786611813550

0-8261-4802-6

OCLC:

437109692