A caregiver's guide to Lewy body dementia / Helen Buell Whitworth, James Whitworth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Whitworth, Helen Buell.

Contributor:

Whitworth, James.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lewy body dementia--Popular works.

Lewy body dementia.

Dementia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (314 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Lewy body dementia

Place of Publication:

New York : Demos Health, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Although Lewy Body Dementia is the second leading cause of degenerative dementia in the elderly, it is not well known or understood and is often confused with Alzheimer' Disease or Parkinson's. The Caregivers Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book ot present a thorough picture of what Lewy Body Dementia really is. A Caregivers Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is written in everyday language, and is filled with personal examples that connect to the readers' own experiences. It includes quick fact and caregiving tips for easy reference, a comprehensive resource guide, and a glossary of terms a

Contents:

A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: What is Lewy Body Dementia?; Just What Is Dementia?; Dementia Is Not Always Alzheimer's Disease; So Just What Is Lewy Body Dementia?; How is Lewy Body Dementia Diagnosed?; What Kind of Symptoms Does Lewy Body Dementia Have?; Chapter 2: How Do I Find a Specialist and Get a Diagnosis I Can Trust?; Making the Decision to Seek a Diagnosis; The First Step: The Primary Physician; Choosing Your Specialist; Your Professional Team; Chapter 3: Slowing the Progress of Dementia

Physical, Mental, and Social StimulationDiet; Chapter 4: Coping With Cognitive Symptoms; What Are Cognitive Symptoms, and What Kind Can I Expect With LBD?; What Is Fluctuating Cognition?; How Are Cognitive Symptoms Treated?; What Side Effects Can I Expect?; Chapter 5: Coping With Motor Dysfunctions; Motor Dysfunctions That Start Before Dementia; Motor Symptoms That Start After Dementia; Chapter 6: Sleep Disorders and Lewy Body Dementia; General Treatment; REM Sleep Behavior Disorder; Restless Leg Syndrome; Excessive Daytime Sleeping; Insomnia; Chapter 7: What Are Perceptual Dysfunctions?

General TreatmentHallucinations; Illusions; Poor Depth Perception; Systemized Delusions; Chapter 8: Drug Sensitivities and Adverse Reactions; Drugs That Can Increase LBD Symptoms; Drugs for Controlling Muscle Problems; Opiates and Strong Pain Medications; Inhaled Anesthetics; Chapter 9: Managing Acting-Out Behaviors; Medical Treatment; Behavior Management; Getting Started; Behavior Management Techniques; Chapter 10: Coping With Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunctions; Swallowing; Digestion; Temperature Regulation; Blood Pressure; Sexual Dysfunctions

Chapter 11: Coping With Urinary Tract DysfunctionsIncontinence; Urinary Retention; Urinary Traction Infection; Chapter 12: How Do I Build a Health Care Team?; Educating Yourself; Some Basic Resources; Your Medical Team; Building an LBD-Savvy Team; Working With Your Team; Medical Treatment Facilities; Keeping Your Loved One at Home; Residential Facilities; Searching for a Residential Facility; Day-to-Day Residential Living; Chapter 13: Managing Legal and Financial Issues; Advance Directives; Guardianship; Making the Change; Making Ends Meet; Chapter 14: End-of-Life Issues

How Long Can I Expect My Loved One to Live?How Can I Prepare?; How Do I Know the End Is Near?; What About Hospice?; Chapter 15: How Do I Take Care of Myself?; Take Care of Your Health; Do Not Try to Do It All Yourself; Get Enough Sleep; Maintain Your Personal Support System; Take Breaks; Maintain Your Emotional Health; You Do Not Have to Be Alone; Moving On; Glossary; Acronyms; Online Resources; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-09982-9

9786613099822

1-935281-44-5

OCLC:

707068315