Dementia and wandering behavior concern for the lost elder

Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award!. Alzheimer's is quickly becoming the epidemic of the 21st century. Today, an estimated four million Americans suffer from this devastating disease. This number could explode to 14 million by the year 2050, when baby boomers come of age. Written in a clea...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Silverstein, Nina M. (-)
Otros Autores: Flaherty, Gerald, Tobin, Terri Salmons
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer c2002.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award!. Alzheimer's is quickly becoming the epidemic of the 21st century. Today, an estimated four million Americans suffer from this devastating disease. This number could explode to 14 million by the year 2050, when baby boomers come of age. Written in a clear and accessible style, Dementia and Wandering Behavior brings attention to this life-threatening problem and helps professionals and family caregivers understand that there are preventative measures available. By focusing on specific responses to wandering behavior and describing ways to create a safe e
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (233 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781281812728
9786611812720
9780826196835