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The dialectics of dementia: with particular reference to Alzheimer's Disease
- Author:
- KITWOOD T.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 10(2), June 1990, pp.177-196.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Presents a theory based on observation of the dementing process which focuses on the interplay between neurological and sociopsychological factors.
Information and service needs among active and former family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease
- Authors:
- FORTINSKY R.H., HATHAWAY T.J.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 30(5), 1990, pp.604-609.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Reports on a survey of patient's relatives.
A model for care from New England
- Author:
- BENSON S.
- Journal article citation:
- Concern, November 1990, pp.12-14.
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
Describes a day care centre for Alzheimer's Disease sufferers which concentrates on reminiscence therapy.
Social work in health care: a handbook for practice; part II
- Authors:
- DAVIDSON Kay W., CLARKE Sylvia S
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 945p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Second of two volumes. Covers: professional authority, autonomy, and accountability; special populations and contexts (including social work with Alzheimer's Disease and AIDS patients, in trauma centres, and in primary health care); preparation of social work in health care; and finally makes suggestions for expanding the role of social workers in health field.
Group counselling for relatives of hospitalized presenile dementia patients: a controlled study
- Authors:
- PERKINS R.E., POYNTON C.F.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 28(3), 1990, pp.287-295.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Evaluation demonstrated the group's effectiveness in increasing morale, knowledge about dementia and activities with patients, but no change in the pattern of visits and communication.