Synopsis
An innovative new book prescribing the path to a better way of life for people with Alzheimer s disease and other forms of dementia. Written by Randy L. Griffin, a recognized expert in the field of dementia care, the book examines why people with dementia are often misunderstood by their families, by their caregivers and by society as a whole. Whether you re a healthcare Administrator, Nurse, Food Service Director, Recreation therapist, Occupational or Physical therapist, Social Worker - or a family member, caregiver or caring friend - this book walks you through the steps necessary for a dementia unit to provide specialized, compassionate care. Illustrated through numerous personal examples, Changing the Culture for Dementia Care will show you how: 1) The quality of life can be improved for people with dementia if we treat the whole person and not just the individuals symptoms. 2) Family members hold the key to a person s legacy and can help us demystify their behaviors 3) Modifications in how we provide care can vastly improve an individual s sense of dignity and well-being 4) Dining can be an occasion for emotional and sensory enrichment, as well as physical nourishment 5) Long-term care facilities can find new ways to enlighten and educate their staff by conducting a simple training needs analysis (included) 6) Culture change can be achieved through an integrative holistic approach to caregiving.
About the Author
Randy L. Griffin is a nationally-recognized expert in dementia care. Her versatile career spans over 30 years and includes nursing, nutritional services, program development, health care administration, and delivering training programs to care-givers across the country. Randy is pioneering the practice of intentional care-giving; for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Her approach goes beyond treating symptoms, focusing on the whole person within a culture rich with emotional nourishment and support from families and caregivers. Randy holds certifications as a Holistic Nurse, Therapeutic Touch Practitioner and Reflexologist. Randy developed "The Trusting Touch," a web-based program that teaches the importance of intentional actions and verbal communications during activities such as bathing, toileting, dressing and dental care. She is the author of S.A.F.E. Response Techniques in Crisis Situations, a four-step process to show staff how to safely manage agitation and aggressive behaviors when caring for people with dementia. Randy also created one of the first sensory-enhanced puree cuisine culinary programs for terminally ill individuals and authored the first published cookbook on sensory-enhanced puree formation. "Dining with Grace" is a program she created specifically to enhance the dining experience for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
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