Publisher's Synopsis
This video presentation identifies behavioural changes that Alzheimer's patients and other cognitively-impaired persons undergo. It discusses revitalization techniques to improve the effectiveness of communication, and ways to maintain clients' dignity and self-respect. It explains difficulties Alzheimer's patients have in receiving, storing and retrieving ideas, and shows client interaction with health care staff, loved ones, and other clients. The video also differentiates between mechanical and meaningful use of language.
