A Way of Life: Developing an Exemplary Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Program - Softcover

Susan D. Gilster; Ph.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977272036 ISBN 13: 9780977272037

Publisher: Health Professions Pr, 2006

Synopsis

Based on the 20-year experience of the visionary Alois Alzheimer Center, this guidebook describes how to envision, develop, and maintain a successful Alzheimer s care program. Grounded in a service-oriented leadership model, A Way of Life provides a comprehensive discussion of the most important elements of an effective program, including the vision, environment, staff preparation and support, family involvement, and behavioral interventions. True stories throughout the text illustrate differences found in facilities that follow the author s philosophy and those that do not. Administrators, managers, and other health care leaders will gain valuable insight and knowledge for developing new Alzheimer s facilities or transforming existing ones.

Distributed on behalf of Susan Gilster & Associates (Cincinnati, Ohio)

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Susan D. Gilster is a leader in innovative health care project development and has been involved in creating programs and organizations in the United States and abroad. As an educator, researcher, and practitioner, Susan has published and presented nationally and internationally on a variety of health and program development topics, specifically Alzheimer s disease programs, employee resources and most recently leadership development and organizational change. She has directed and conducted several clinical and drug research projects, many of which were national in scope. Dr. Gilster has a strong desire to merge academia and practice ensuring that the best and latest technology and practices are brought into the clinical arena.

Edition details

• Publisher: Health Professions Pr
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0977272036
• ISBN 13: 9780977272037
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 130