Developing Support Groups for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation - Softcover

Yale, Robyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1878812262 ISBN 13: 9781878812261

Publisher: Health Professions Press, 1995

Synopsis

This pioneering book spawned the movement to help people with Alzheimer’s disease understand, discuss and cope with their condition. The model has been widely replicated nationally and internationally, in such settings as Alzheimer’s Association chapters, diagnostic clinics, day programs, and assisted living communities. Packed with clinical and administrative guidelines in a clear and comprehensive format, this book is a vital resource for all professionals starting early stage Alzheimer’s programs.

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From the Back Cover

Traditionally, much of the literature on Alzheimer's disease has focused on caregivers rather than on people with dementia. Now, this innovative book shows readers how to help people with Alzheimer's disease by implementing support groups that meet their needs. This important reference provides step-by-step guidelines and ready-to-use forms for developing, facilitating, and administering effective supprt groups for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Based on the research and clinical experience of Robyn Yale, whose pioneering work in this field has become a model for the development of support groups around the country, Developing Support Groups for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease shows how to select group participants, train group facilitator's, and address administrative concerns. Supplemented by role plays for practicing ways to handle difficult situations, this helpful book is an invaluable resource for social workers, adult day care providers, researchers, Alzheimer's Association chapter staff, and other health care professionals working with people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

About the Author

Robyn Yale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the fields of Aging and Alzheimer's disease (AD). In 1986, she pioneered an innovative support group for people with early stage AD and their families. She was among the first to fuel the growth in early stage awareness and services through her research and clinical practice, and by facilitating collaboration between professionals around the world in this area. Robyn Yaleâ??s early stage support group model has been widely replicated nationally and internationally through her book and training workshops. She has become a leading expert, educator and advocate in the field of early dementia. Based in San Francisco , California , USA , she currently works independently and as a consultant to the Alzheimer's Association and other organizations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Health Professions Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1878812262
• ISBN 13: 9781878812261
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 231