
Person-Centered Memory and Communication Interventions for Dementia: A Case Study Approach
First Edition
Ellen M. Hickey, Natalie F. Douglas
Details: 178 pages, B&W, Softcover, 7" x 10"
ISBN13: 978-1-63550-301-2
© 2021 | Available
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Person-Centered Memory and Communication Interventions for Dementia: A Case Study Approach is the third volume in the “Medical Speech-Language Pathology” book series. It is a practical, peer-reviewed resource for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working with people with dementia. In this unique text, the authors cover a variety of evidence-based clinical procedures for the memory, communication, and behavioral challenges of people with dementia. The aim is to empower SLPs and other clinicians to implement practices that elevate the personhood of people living with various dementia syndromes.
Throughout this clinician-friendly text, the authors cover three main areas of focus: elevating personhood, the “how tos” of clinical procedures, and the organizational-level barriers and facilitators to implementation. After an introductory chapter, the next eight chapters describe a detailed case study that explains specific person-centered assessment and treatment methods. The cases depict a diverse group of people providing insights into the range of concerns and joys involved in supporting memory and communication in a manner that is culturally responsive and equitable.
Key Features
- The only dementia text that incorporates a culturally responsive approach to cases that reflect the increasing diversity of the aging population
- Specific examples of the “how tos” of person-centered, evidence-based care
- Detailed personal, assessment, and treatment histories for each case, with a table of goals and intervention procedures, as well as illustrations of memory and communication strategies
- Each chapter starts with an “At-A-Glance” section to highlight the person and ends with a summary of key points of the treatment and implementation factors
- Uses a highly readable writing style with boxes, tables, and figures to support the text
- A PluralPlus companion website with additional assessment forms, data collection sheets, photo examples of memory and communication strategies, and functional maintenance plan templates
Natalie F. Douglas Discusses Person-Centered Memory and Communication Interventions for Dementia: A Case Study Approach
Review
“This book presents memory and communication interventions for dementia, focusing on using person-centered care to assist clients by prolonging their quality and/or quantity of life. The website provides resources to spark clients' memory and aid them in completing their daily routines and more.
The purpose is to demonstrate the use of person-centered assessments and intervention for persons with dementia. It shows how to use the life participation approach to put together goals that work specifically for a particular client. The client and the speech-language pathologist establish goals that use strategies to enhance communication skills in ways that are tailor made for them.
The audience is shown the benefits of focusing on life participation with their clients who have dementia. The authors use person-centered tools by working directly with the client to set up the goals that are meaningful for them. In a unique way, the authors begin with a lengthy introduction which describes the process in great detail. After that, 8 case studies are presented and describe the benefit the clients receive by using this approach.
The book demonstrates the benefits of focusing on life participation with their clients who have dementia. The authors use person-centered tools, working directly with the client to set up goals that are meaningful for them. The book begins with a lengthy introduction that describes the process in great detail. The authors then present eight case studies and describe the benefit the clients receive by using this approach.
This book is very timely. Dementia is becoming more prevalent, and speech-language pathologists are often asked to provide tools that may help clients have a better quality of life. This book does not only that, it also describes real-life situations for families, caregivers, and clients to see what other people with dementia have gone through, and how they dealt with it. I will definitely use this book.”
— Lorelei J Peirson, MA, Biola University, in Doody's Review (September 2021)
Series Introduction by Kristie A. Spencer and Jacqueline Daniels
Acknowledgements
Contributor
Reviewers
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Elsie, the Nana
Chapter 3. Sylvie, the Entertainer
Chapter 4. Ivan, the Mentor
Ellen Hickey, Rebecca H. Affoo, and Natalie F. Douglas
Chapter 5. Saumya, the Caretaker
Chapter 6. Andre, the Artist
Chapter 7. Michael, the Mindful Yogi
Chapter 8. Sam, the Bocce Player
Chapter 9. Angie, the Pug Mom
Chapter 10. Conclusion
Index
Purchase of Person-Centered Memory and Communication Interventions for Dementia: A Case Study Approach comes with access to supplementary materials on a PluralPlus companion website.
To access the materials, you must register on the companion website and log in using the access code* printed on the inside front cover of your book.
*Note: If you have purchased this textbook used or have rented it, your access code will not work if it was already redeemed by the original buyer of the book. Plural Publishing does not offer replacement access codes for used or rented textbooks.

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