Somebody tell me who I am!: Reshaping thoughts about care and management of confused and memory impaired older adults

A text designed specifically for CNA's & others who provide direct care to residents with dementia. This text offers how-to information & written exercises on managing residents suffering from dementia in assisted living settings. Dr. Cairl, Associate Professor in the Department of Aging & Mental Health, Florida Mental Health Institute, University of Florida, says the book came about because currently there are not any that are directed toward formal caregivers, including nursing assistants who provide 90% of the care. The book reviews the causes of confusion & memory impairment, communication difficulties, environmental factors, causes of psychological & behavioral problems, practical management techniques & activities. Each chapter has helpful review checklists & written exercises to actively engage caregivers in learning the material. It also provides sample forms for a complete resident assessment & chapters guiding caregivers on their own thinking about dementia & ways to cope with "caregiver burn-out". To order, contact Caremore Corporation, 25 Second St. North, Suite #440, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. (800) 435-2999 or (813) 894-5333.Richard E Cairl is the author of 'Somebody tell me who I am!: Reshaping thoughts about care and management of confused and memory impaired older adults' with ISBN 9781887454001 and ISBN 1887454004.