Journal article
Someone I love has Alzheimer's: The impact of caring for a 'Special Someone' who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: A review of the literature
Australian Counselling Research Journal, Vol.10(2), pp.32-63
2016
Abstract
This paper discusses a review of literature related to caring for a loved one who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The review is focused through a conceptual framework that encompasses 13 key constructs: Living with dementia: transitioning; Transitioning to the role of caregiver; Transitional change; Aspects of impact: stress response; Aspects of impact: loss and grieving; The ripple effect; Support; Barriers to support; Coping strategies; Coping with abusive behaviour; Maintaining dignity in the midst of chaos; When it is time; and End of life. Beginning with a glimpse into how life unfolds for the care receiver, the discussion focuses on the impact of lived experience and culminates with the promise from the medical world to patients and families, that they will not be abandoned.
Details
- Title
- Someone I love has Alzheimer's: The impact of caring for a 'Special Someone' who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: A review of the literature
- Authors
- Judith R Boyland (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawPeter Innes (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawAnn Moir-Bussy (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
- Publication details
- Australian Counselling Research Journal, Vol.10(2), pp.32-63
- Publisher
- Australian Counselling Association
- Date published
- 2016
- ISSN
- 1832-1135
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451150102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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