Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Author: John O'Brien
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2005-11-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0203313909

Filling a noticeable gap in the market for a new text solely focused on Dementia with Lewy Bodies, this book discusses cutting-edge topics covering the condition from diagnosis to management, as well as what is known about the neurobiological changes involved. With huge progress having been made over the last decade in terms of the disorder

Dancing with Lewy

Dancing with Lewy
Author: Nancy R. Poland
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1631951289

A woman recounts dementia’s toll on her family and shares lessons she learned that can provide help and hope to caregivers tending to their own loved ones. Within Dancing with Lewy, readers meet Lee and Nancy. Lee was born into a large farming family just before the Great Depression. He was a World War II Veteran, self-made businessman, artist, poet, and a man who would give a stranger his last nickel. Lee’s third daughter, Nancy, is practical, organized, pragmatic, a writer, and equals her father in a passion for life. Nancy was determined to take the helm when Lee’s mind began “dancing” with Lewy body dementia even though he resolved to remain independent while his mind slipped away. Within Dancing with Lewy, readers also meet God as the one who carried the family through this storm and offered grace to the weariness of the family. This memoir is written through Nancy’s eyes while original poetry by Lee is woven throughout to provide readers a glimpse into his outlook to life. In Part I of Dancing with Lewy,Nancy revisits Lee’s young life, her own years growing up with her dad, and the toll dementia took on their family. She shares the pain of grief when her mom died of cancer and her dad became even more confused. In Part II, she shares the lessons she learned along the way and offers hope for caregivers tending to their loved one(s) who have a debilitating illness. Nancy offers practical advice for caregivers such as how to: Get legal documents in order Find community resources Choose a nursing home and partner with the staff Treat their loved one with respect and dignity

Lewy Body Dementia Survival &Me

Lewy Body Dementia Survival &Me
Author: Kevin Quaid
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2018-06-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781720495758

Kevin Quaid author of this book was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia when he was 53 years old having been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease two years earlier, however he started to show symptoms of Parkinson's three years before that. This story takes a look at his life, the highs and lows and sometimes his struggle with life itself.This book then leads into day to day living with this horrible disease Lewy Body Dementia, not only from Kevin's point of view as a patient but also how it affects his family and how his wife copes with being put in the role of a carer.There are some wonderful practical and helpful tips on how to make life a little easier for everyone, and some hints on how to have some difficult discussions with the sufferer before their mind begins to slip.This book is real and raw and its' aim is to help those who find themselves in the same terrible position as Kevin and his family.

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease
Author: Jason S. Hawley
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2014-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 019999787X

Parkinson's Disease: Improving Patient Care is a clinically-focused text for healthcare professionals involved in everyday management of Parkinson's disease patients. Concise chapters and abundant tables make it easy to read or use as a handy reference.

Better Living With Dementia

Better Living With Dementia
Author: Laura N.Gitlin
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-06-06
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780128119280

Better Living With Dementia: Implications for Individuals, Families, Communities, and Societies highlights evidence-based best practices for improving the lives of patients with dementia. It presents the local and global challenges of these patients, also coupling foundational knowledge with specific strategies to overcome these challenges. The book examines the trajectory of the disease, offers stage-appropriate practices and strategies to improve quality of life, provides theoretical and practical frameworks that inform on ways to support and care for individuals living with dementia, includes evidence-based recommendations for research, and details global examples of care approaches that work.

Living with Lewy Body Dementia

Living with Lewy Body Dementia
Author: Judy Towne Jennings Pt Ma
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2012-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1449760953

"Judy is a wonderful physical therapist, who has energy, enthusiasm and the best 'can do' attitude. She has accurately given a description of the major task of 'in-home care' that most people cannot understand. I applaud her efforts; both the monumental task of care for Dean (who was a super guy) and writing this helpful book. Job well done!" -Joyce Dunlevy Cready, RN, BSN, Rehabilitation "I want to commend Mrs. Jennings on the work done to put together this book. It will be a valuable resource for patients and caregivers, and provides an honest and thoughtful look at her experiences with LBD. It was an honor to care for Dean and I know that her work with him and in this book will help others who are going through the same difficult life journey." -Andrew P. Duker, MD, Neurology "This book is medically appropriate and concise. The information has breadth that is not available in other books. I will recommend it to all my patients with Lewy Body Dementia." -James P. Simcoe, MD, Family Practice "What an outstanding caregiver and loving wife to share this most personal knowledge, gained from her heartfelt experience with Lewy Body Dementia." - Peter A. Towne, PT, FAPTA Linda L. Towne, PT, MEd, Orthopedic and Neurological Physical Therapy

A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia

A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia
Author: Helen Buell Whitworth, MS, BSN
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2020-11-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0826148751

"Jim and Helen Whitworth have done an outstanding job not only of collecting a comprehensive compendium on all aspects of LBD, but they also have provided a personal touch with a moving compilation of anecdotes, stories, and quotes. I commend them for their efforts and will most certainly recommend this book as required reading for all my LBD patients and their families." -James E. Galvin, MD, MPH, Director, Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, Chief of Cognitive Aging for Palm Beach and Broward Counties, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book to present a thorough picture of what Lewy body dementia really is. Combining current strategies for managing symptoms and behaviors with personal examples that connect to readers' own experiences, this is the ideal book for caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals seeking to understand the disease and provide support to their loved ones. Written in easy-to-read language, the chapters incorporate handy facts and tips throughout, definitions of key terms, and practical wisdom to help caregivers navigate the day-to-day. Links to online resources, support groups, and associations are collected at the end of the book for further reference. As a complete guide to Lewy body dementia, this revised and updated second edition includes coverage of recent research developments and topic areas of growing interest, including: Updated information on the latest drug and treatment options Brand new chapter on the psychology of dementia, explaining the ways dementia changes the brain and how caregivers can continue to relate to their loved ones Discussions of the various causes for dementia-related behaviors and responsive dementia care techniques for caregivers to follow Expanded section on alternative therapies in a new chapter dedicated to managing stress

A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia

A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia
Author: Helen Buell Whitworth
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2010-10-20
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 193260393X

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

Senior Living Communities

Senior Living Communities
Author: Benjamin W. Pearce
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2007-12-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780801887185

The demand for residential communities for seniors rises as the U.S. population continues to age. This growth means that new administrators and staff members often are learning by trial and error the complicated task of delivering high-quality and consistent services to elderly persons. While many new facilities have been successful, others have been plagued by a variety of administrative and financial difficulties. Senior Living Communities remains the definitive guide to managing these facilities. In this thoroughly updated and revised edition, Benjamin W. Pearce offers a wealth of sound advice and practical solutions. He discusses resident relations, operating methods, staffing ratios, department management, cost containment, sales and marketing strategies, techniques of financial analysis, budgeting, and human resources. New chapters address issues particular to dementia care and architecture, and the appendix contains a department-by-department audit of senior living operations. From the front lines to the boardroom, this book should be a part of every decision-making process for improving and maintaining assisted living, congregate, and continuing care retirement communities.