Communication as Healing Art in Caring for Persons with Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Publisher: Nurses Christian Fellowship Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8411743 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 0743-2550 (Print) Linking ISSN: 07432550 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Christ Nurs Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: Downers Grove Il : Nurses Christian Fellowship
Original Publication: [Downers Grove, IL] : The Fellowship, [c1984-

Alzheimer Disease*/nursing ; Alzheimer Disease*/psychology ; Christianity* ; Communication* ; Dementia*/nursing ; Dementia*/psychology ; Nurse-Patient Relations*; Humans ; Caregivers/psychology ; Aged

Abstract: Communication is an essential aspect of care for all patients but is especially important for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Nurses who care for persons living with dementia (PwD), as well as family members and caregivers, need understanding of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques and approaches that are effective throughout the stages of dementia. Spiritual assessment and care also are critical. This article provides evidence-based and biblical examples for communication as a healing art in caring for PwD.
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