WHAT THE MIND SOMETIMES FORGET THE HEART MAY REMEMBER

By Louise Murphy

Every person diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder deserves the following rights:

-To have appropriate, ongoing medical care.
-To be productive in work and play for as long as possible.
-To be treated like an adult, not like a child.
-To have expressed feelings taken seriously.
-To be free from psychotropic medications if possible.
-To live in a safe, structured, and predictable environment.
-To enjoy meaningful activities that fill each day.
-To be outdoors on a regular basis.
-To have physical contact including hugging, caressing, and hand-holding.
-To be with individuals who know one's life story including cultural and religious traditions.
-To be cared for by individuals who are well trained in dementia care.

From "The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care" by Virginia Bell and David Troxel (permission to print)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 109830909X
• ISBN13: 9781098309091
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Bookbaby
• Length: 36 Pages