Late-Stage Dementia

Promoting Comfort, Compassion, and Care

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Healthy Living
Cover of the book Late-Stage Dementia by Michael Gordon MD, iUniverse
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Michael Gordon MD ISBN: 9781462027668
Publisher: iUniverse Publication: August 16, 2011
Imprint: iUniverse Language: English
Author: Michael Gordon MD
ISBN: 9781462027668
Publisher: iUniverse
Publication: August 16, 2011
Imprint: iUniverse
Language: English

I want to provide the best care possible. The suffering has gone on for a long time, and I want to be sure the end stage is as comfortable as possible. This common sentiment is expressed by both health care professionals responsible for caring for frail elders experiencing the later stages of dementia and family members trying to ensure the most compassionate care for their loved ones. Health care providers and family members often struggle with painful decisions when confronting the inevitable while providing love, compassion, and care. Modern medicine may offer seemingly promising treatments, but eventually, the impact of Alzheimers disease and other causes of dementia can cause profound deterioration in the patients quality of life. The focus must eventually shift to compassionate end-of-life care. This guidebook reflects Dr. Gordons extensive experience with health care professionals and families struggling with these poignant and difficult decisions. families will learn much about helping patients with dementia, but so too will physicians and other caregivers. Michael Gordons humanity shines through every page, and, when combined with his medical expertise, the result is a guide which is both truly thoughtful and practically useful. Professor Arthur Schafer, Director, Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, University of Manitoba Dr. Gordon is truly a healer whose experience as a geriatrician provides a road map for all of us who want to provide care, respect, and love for people diagnosed with dementia. Steven R. Sabat, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, Georgetown University

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

I want to provide the best care possible. The suffering has gone on for a long time, and I want to be sure the end stage is as comfortable as possible. This common sentiment is expressed by both health care professionals responsible for caring for frail elders experiencing the later stages of dementia and family members trying to ensure the most compassionate care for their loved ones. Health care providers and family members often struggle with painful decisions when confronting the inevitable while providing love, compassion, and care. Modern medicine may offer seemingly promising treatments, but eventually, the impact of Alzheimers disease and other causes of dementia can cause profound deterioration in the patients quality of life. The focus must eventually shift to compassionate end-of-life care. This guidebook reflects Dr. Gordons extensive experience with health care professionals and families struggling with these poignant and difficult decisions. families will learn much about helping patients with dementia, but so too will physicians and other caregivers. Michael Gordons humanity shines through every page, and, when combined with his medical expertise, the result is a guide which is both truly thoughtful and practically useful. Professor Arthur Schafer, Director, Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, University of Manitoba Dr. Gordon is truly a healer whose experience as a geriatrician provides a road map for all of us who want to provide care, respect, and love for people diagnosed with dementia. Steven R. Sabat, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, Georgetown University

More books from iUniverse

Cover of the book A Strange Place for a Homecoming by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book Bradley's Ghost by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book The Lady Was a Spy by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book The Yucatan Hall of Records: by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book Chief Executive Officer by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book Patient Guide to Semen Analysis by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book Restored by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book Beyond Cell Memory by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book Defy the Sunset by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book Helen's Challenge by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book Yorktown by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book Confusion Matrix and Other Poems by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book The Reluctant Whistleblower by Michael Gordon MD
Cover of the book The Favored by Michael Gordon MD
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy