Dementia afflicts millions of Americans and deeply affects the lives of
their loved ones. Good care has been proven to have a significant effect
on the quality of life of a person with dementia. To ensure good care,
staff members of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult
day-care centers, and providers of home care must be thoroughly and
continually trained by qualified and well-prepared professionals.
Nancy L. Mace, coauthor of The 36-Hour Day, has created the ultimate
teachers' guide for dementia care training. Rich with information and
with tools for effective communication between teacher and student, the
text supplies instructors with in-depth lessons and includes relevant
charts, tables, and handouts, which may be customized to suit specific
programs.
Good training is the foundation for a confident and competent caregiver
and supports the dignity and well-being of persons with dementia and
their families. With her unmistakable compassion, humor, and wisdom,
Mace has provided a much-needed guidebook for better teaching and better
care.