E-grāmata: Teaching Dementia Care

Now retired, Mace was with the board of directors of the Alzheimer's Association and taught at the Johns Hopkins U. School of Medicine. Her text is designed for those who train staff people, but is also suitable for planners and administrators and as a text in gerontological courses. Coverage includes general information about successful programs for management and educators; 12 detailed lessons on effective teaching techniques; training evaluation; effective charting; and the use of assessment instruments in clinical care. The text includes reproducible overheads and handouts, provides clear guidelines for structuring courses of various lengths, and can be used by trainers working with staff in a range of settings, including home care, day care, residential care, college classrooms, policy makers, nursing homes, and acute care. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Dementia afflicts millions of Americans and deeply affects the lives of their loved ones. Good care has been proven to have a significant effect on the quality of life of a person with dementia. To ensuregood care, staff members of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult day-care centers, and providers of home care must be thoroughly and continually trained by qualified and well-prepared professionals.

Nancy L. Mace, coauthor of The 36-Hour Day, has created the ultimate teachers' guide for dementia care training. Rich with information and with tools for effective communication between teacher and student, the text supplies instructors with in-depth lessons and includes relevant charts, tables, and handouts, which may be customized to suit specific programs.

Good training is the foundation for a confident and competent caregiver and supports the dignity and well-being of persons with dementia and their families. With her unmistakable compassion, humor, and wisdom, Mace has provided a much-needed guidebook for better teaching and better care.