Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title
""Bushfield and DeFord offer us an excellent, informed and
sensitive work that speaks both of the erosion of family systems
due to addiction and the complications that arise when these
victimized families face end-of-life care." "
"--Illness, Crisis and Loss"
With a growing elderly population comes an increased need to
recognize the medical and psychological needs of older adults
suffering from addiction, particularly towards the end of life.
This guide describes the challenges such persons and families
present to those providing end-of-life care, and shows caregivers
how to best negotiate these issues with clients and their
families.
The authors place special emphasis on the role of the family,
presenting a cohesive family systems approach to end-of-life care.
The book demonstrates how hospice teams can work collaboratively
with the client and family to help alleviate some of the emotional
stress and pain of addiction. The authors also present practical
guidelines for recognizing and diagnosing addiction, determining
appropriate interventions, and outlining special concerns for
addicted people in end-of-life care.
Key features: Identifies the known markers of substance abuse
and appropriate interventions Provides guidance on how to address
the physiological, psychological, and spiritual effects of
addiction Details what every hospice team needs to know about
family systems theory Discusses the emotional process of addicted
clients, and what hospice teams, caregivers, and family members can
do to help
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