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At Home With Dementia
ILC Reference NO 92:06:011
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
A manual in A 4 format, researched and compiled by the Hostel and Care Program under the NSW Action Plan on Dementia. It presents a range of possible solutions to problems commonly faced by people with dementia living at home. The information is intended primarily for carers. It is also useful for dementia support workers, occupational therapists and staff of home maintenance and modifications schemes. Also available in audio form.
Price Guide
Approx Price: $0.00
Price Date: 09/06/2009
Free of charge, also downloadable from the web:
Choose Publications and Policies, click on ageing on left hand side of screen then click on dementia in middle of screen.
More Details
The publication is clearly set-out, well indexed, easy to read and is illustrated with line drawings.
It is divided into 5 chapters which include an introduction, problem solving, changing the environment, new housing or renovation and resources.
The authors address the issues associated with each area of the home. They itemise the problems and concerns, provide checklists and offer possible solutions. The emphasis is on maintaining a familiar comfortable environment which is safe and secure. The writers also suggest ways of dealing with wandering, behavioural difficulties and memory loss. They make suggestions on equipment and environmental design.
Author:
O'Sullivan, M
Publisher: Ageing & Disability Department
Publication Place: Sydney
Edition No.: 1
Year: March 2000
ISBN No.: 0 7313 9808 4
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
DEPT OF AGEING, DISABILITY & HOME CARE (ADHC),
SYDNEY, NSW
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