Topic Resources

DEMENTIA

Text Books (chapters)

Braes, T., Milisen, K., & Foreman, M.D. (2008). “Chapter 4: Assessing Cognitive Function.” In E. Capezuti, D. Zwicker, M. Mezey, & T. Fulmer (Eds.), D. Gray-Miceli (Assoc. Ed.), M. Kluger (Managing Ed.), Geriatric Nursing Protocols (3rd ed., pp. 41-56). New York: Springer Publishing Company, LLC.

Fletcher, K. (2008). “Chapter 6: Dementia.” In E. Capezuti, D. Zwicker, M. Mezey, & T. Fulmer (Eds.), D. Gray-Miceli (Assoc. Ed.), M. Kluger (Managing Ed.), Geriatric Nursing Protocols (3rd ed., pp. 83-110). New York: Springer Publishing Company, LLC.

Auerhahn, C., Capezuti, E., Flaherty, E., & Resnick, B.  (2007). The Geriatric Nursing Review Syllabus (2nd ed.).  NY: American Geriatrics Society.

AGS Panel. (Updated annually). Geriatrics at Your Fingertips. American Geriatrics Society. Blackwell Publishing.

Capezuti, E.A., Siegler, E.L., Mezey, M.D. (Eds.), Dunbar, J. (Managing Ed.), Won, R.M. (Asst Managing Ed.).  (2007). The encyclopedia of elder care (2nd Ed.).  New York: Springer Publishing Company, LLC.

American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th Ed. Text Rev.). Washington, DC.

Hay, D.P. (Ed.). (2003). Agitation in patients with dementia: A practical guide to diagnosis and management.  Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publication.

Mace, N.L., & Rabins, P.V. (1999). The 36-hour day: A family guide to caring for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementing illnesses and memory loss in later life (3rd Ed.). Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins Press.

 

 


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