Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title
"This is an excellent resource for nurses working in any care
setting with persons with dementia. It provides a clear,
common-sense approach to providing nursing care, regardless of
whether it is in an emergency room, home, or nursing
home."--Doody's Medical Reviews
"This is an excellent resource not only for nurses, but for
allied health professionals, as well. The writing is engaging and
concise, while also covering the essentials of physical and
psychosocial care for persons with dementia. The book contents move
beyond a purely medical model to embrace a more contemporary and
comprehensive person-centered care approach. Helpful communication
strategies are explored as well as care management across the
continuum of a progressive dementia." Lisa Snyder, L.C.S.W.
Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
University of California, San Diego
Author, "Speaking Our Minds - What it's Like to Have Alzheimer's"
and "Living Your Best with Early-Stage Alzheimer's"
"Carol Miller's commitment to holistic care of the person with
dementia is evident in this book. Anyone who is a caregiver for
someone with dementia will find this to be a valuable resource."
Patricia Fuehr, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Master Faculty Specialist
Western Michigan University
School of Nursing
"From her opening Preface to the closing pages of index topics,
Ms. Miller fulfills her promise to give us the "Fast Facts for
Dementia Care" and she does so in a simple and orderly progression
Her lists and Tables, Fast Facts in a Nutshell, and Resources in a
Nutshell are just packed with useful care applications. Having been
one of the care partners for my mother who had dementia of the
Alzheimer's type, I can attest to how "right on" Ms. Miller's book
is in addressing the important topics relating to dementia care. As
a nurse, I found this book exceptional in its thorough and holistic
coverage of this very challenging topic. From cover to cover,
clinical facts are clear and clinical insights ring true I highly
recommend "Fast Facts for Dementia Care" to nurses, other health
professionals and care partners of persons with dementia." Joanne
P. Stuimer, RN, BSN
Retired, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
""Fast Facts for Dementia Care: What Nurses Need to Know in a
Nutshell" by Carol A. Miller, MSN isn't just a book for nurses. It
should interest any professional who works with older adults with
dementia and needs a condensed version of current and critical
evidence-based practice to provide optimal care. That includes
social workers and countless others. There are many impressive
aspects of the book, from its Clinical Snapshots to its Resources
in a Nutshell. However, given my particular background, I was most
taken by the chapter on Ethical and Legal Issues, with its clarity
on individual rights, description of essential legal documents, and
particularly its inclusion of elder abuse and how to address this
problem that disproportionately affects those with dementia."
Georgia J. Anetzberger, PhD, ACSW
President, National Committee for the Prevention of Elder
Abuse
Adjunct Faculty, Cleveland State University and Case Western
Reserve University
""Fast Facts for Dementia Care," written by Carol Miller, MSN
presents the topic of dementia in a clear and concise format. Not
only is it easy to read, but helps one understand all the issues
that people with dementia face, as well as those caring for people
with dementia. I especially like the 'clinical snapshot' portion of
the book. These quick vignettes help the reader to associate real
life situations and offers solutions for them. She addresses all
the aspects of dementia care including what is dementia, managing
behaviors associated with dementia, and end of life care; she does
all this while focusing on the "person-centered" approach. This
book is a 'must have' for anyone who is associated with people who
are afflicted with any stage of dementia." Karen Wajda, RN,
MSN
Client Services Manager
Home Instead Senior Care
Nurse Educator, Ursuline College This newest addition to the Fast
Facts series is a succinct guide for nurses in adult health
clinical settings on how to provide person-centered care for
patients who have dementia as a concurrent condition. With an
easy-access format, it offers the most up-to-date information on
dementia and provides strategies for clinical management that
facilitate the nurse's work while improving care for patients.
The book presents specific care strategies for all stages of
dementia and emphasizes relatively simple interventions that nurses
can incorporate into their care plans to prevent problems or
address them before they escalate. The guide distinguishes between
dementia and conditions that mimic dementia, discusses issues
related to specific care settings, presents person-centered
strategies for families and care partners, and covers the
assessment and management of pain, safety concerns, communication
strategies, and ethical and legal issues. It additionally provides
numerous resources that nurses can offer to caregivers. "Fast Facts
for Dementia Care" will serve as a daily companion for all clinical
nurses who work with older patients in any setting, including the
emergency room, medical-surgical unit, medical office, and
community mental health settings. Key Features:
Easy to use and carry in all patient settings Provides
communication techniques for different stages of dementia Describes
numerous interventions for addressing issues such as pain, safety,
behaviours, and ADLs Includes the "Fast Facts in a Nutshell"
feature for quick reference Illustrates content with case
vignettes