Management of Challenging Behaviors in Dementia

Lighten your workload by successfully managing challenging behaviors and improving the quality of life for the older adults in your care. Management of Challenging Behaviors in Dementia establishes a new standard for all care settings. It presents a cohesive care philosophy that describes proven ways to reduce or eliminate disruptive behaviors by addressing the underlying causes within four critical areas. While medical and drug treatments are thoroughly covered, the effectiveness of nonpharmacological, person-centered approaches is stressed and illustrated by case studies. Here is your definitive source on reducing self-limiting behaviors and increasing the opportunities for success and pleasure for people with Alzheimer's and other dementia-causing diseases.