TY - BOOK AU - Martin,Gary A. AU - Sabbagh,Marwan Noel TI - Palliative care for advanced Alzheimer's and dementia: guidelines and standards for evidence-based care SN - 9780826106759 PY - 2010/// CY - New York, [Phoenix, Ariz.] PB - Springer Pub. Co., Alzheimer's Association, Desert Southwest Chapter KW - Presenile dementia KW - Patients KW - Care KW - Alzheimer's disease KW - Palliative treatment KW - Standards KW - Evidence-based medicine KW - Dementia KW - therapy KW - Advance Directive Adherence KW - standards KW - Evidence-Based Medicine KW - Palliative Care N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Determining and defining advanced dementia -- The continuum of care -- Caregiving -- Personhood -- Creating the optimal milieu for care -- Managing behavior problems associated with advanced dementia -- Assessing and addressing pain -- Ensuring the appropriate use of medications in advanced dementia -- Eating and nutrition -- Dressing and grooming -- Bowel and bladder management -- Ambulation and mobility -- Bathing -- Activities programming -- Cultural diversity -- Healthcare decisions for persons with advanced dementia -- The continuum of grief -- Establishing healthcare-related legal options for the vulnerable patient ER -