Kisses for Elizabeth: A Common Sense Approach To Alzheimer's and Dementia Care - Paperback

by Stephanie D. Zeman Msn Rn (Author)

Sub Title: A Common Sense Guide to Alzheimer's Care Kisses for Elizabeth was written for both family and professional caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. It is a practical resource for anyone experiencing difficulty with significant behavioral issues but is also helpful to caregivers who simply want to provide the best possible care. The author has developed 15 common sense guidelines which address a wide variety of concerns by helping caregivers to solve problems or even prevent them. The guidelines also address negative behaviors such as wandering, combativeness, paranoia and sundowning. The book explains what dementia is, how it affects people who suffer from it and why these behaviors occur. Since one of the best ways to learn is by example, the author has included over 40 true heartwarming stories about her patients with dementia and ways in which the guidelines were applied to help resolve their problems and enhance the individuals quality of life.

Author Biography

Stephanie Zeman MSN RN is a nurse specialist in dementia care and she has worked with this fragile population for over 20 years. Her experience with dementia patients includes hands on care, the development of several dementia units and the provision of education and training for families and professionals. She was a past chair of the training committee for The Northern Virginia Alzheimer's Chapter and was a board member for several years. Stephanie has frequently been a speaker for programs and seminars on dementia care and has been a presenter at the National Alzheimer's Association Educational Conferences.