Developing Support Groups for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
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Developing Support Groups for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease by Robyn Yale
This one-of-a-kind, step-by-step guidebook has been used as a national and international model to meet the needs of people just diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Clinical and administrative issues include: selecting group participants; training facilitators; managing unique group topics, interactions, and dynamics; This book is a must-have for anyone developing early-stage Alzheimer's programs.
..always sensitive and respectful of the person with Alzheimer's disease, this book is a wealth of practical information presented in a responsible and uncomplicated form. - Rea Kahn, R.N., Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter
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 Yale’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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781878812261 |
| ISBN 10 | 1878812262 |
| Title | Developing Support Groups for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease |
| Author | Robyn Yale |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Health Professions Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 1995-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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