Living in the Moment by Elizabeth Landsverk, MD -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Praise for Living in the Moment Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Introduction CHAPTER ONE - First Things First

First Signs Home Test: Screening for Dementia So, What Is Dementia? What Causes Dementia? Dementia Comes in Many Forms Take a Deep Breath

CHAPTER TWO - Living in the Moment

Learning to Live in the Moment Life After Dementia Can Still Be Sweet Expert Advice: Slow Down, Take Time to Understand

CHAPTER THREE - Why You Need to Act

The Price of Inaction: Undue Influence The Price of Inaction: Financial Abuse The Price of Inaction: Physical Abuse The Price of Inaction: Emotional Abuse The Price of Inaction: Sexual Abuse The Price of Inaction: Deadly Accidents The Price of Inaction: Health Setbacks

CHAPTER FOUR - Defining the Goals of Care

What Would You Do? Questions to Ask Finding the Solution that Works Best for Your Loved One

CHAPTER FIVE - Getting a Formal Diagnosis

How Is Dementia Diagnosed?

CHAPTER SIX - Treatment: The Standard of Care

Healthy Body, Healthier Brain Home Test: How Fit Are You? A Medication Primer

CHAPTER SEVEN - Dementia and Behavioral Problems

The Most Common Behavioral Symptoms “Rule Out” Practicalities Boredom Causes Trouble When Behavior Demands Action

CHAPTER EIGHT - Treating Challenging Behavior with Medication

Finding the Right Combination The Case Against Tranquilizers Better Alternatives

CHAPTER NINE - Living with Dementia: Coping Day-to-Day

First, Heal Thyself The Elder’s Point of View A Person with Dementia Is Still a Person Steps to Structure Personal Care Strategies

CHAPTER TEN - Getting Help: Options for Families

Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists Care Managers Caring for the Caregiver

CHAPTER ELEVEN - Getting Help: Long-Term Care Alternatives

Day Programs Home Care Assisted-Living Facilities Board-and-Care Facilities Assisted-Living Dementia Communities Skilled Nursing Facility Hospice Programs

CHAPTER TWELVE - Legal Matters: Protecting Your Loved One

Assess Capacity Look to the Future How to Start the Conversation Degrees of Control Money Matters

Final Note Resources and Further Information Acknowledgments