Library Dementia Services: How to Meet the Needs of the Alzheimer's Community
by Timothy J. Dickey
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There are 50 million people globally living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and tens of millions of their caregivers. Library and information professionals must learn to assist those with dementia. This book explores best practice guidelines and concrete ideas for serving those with dementia and their caregivers.Tags
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Timothy J. Dickey is a librarian and library science educator. He is currently an Adult Services Librarian with the Columbus Metropolitan Library, and teaches on the faculties of Kent State University, San Jos State University, and the Catholic University of America. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Association for Information show more Science Technology (ASIST). His research interest in dementia services stems in part from his personal experience of Alzheimer's caregiving. show less
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- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Health & Wellness
- DDC/MDS
- 027.663 — Computer science, information & general works Library & information sciences General libraries and archives Libraries for special groups and organizations Welfare institution libraries Libraries for people with disabilities
- LCC
- Z711.92 .M4 .D535 — Bibliography, Library Science and Information Resources Libraries The collections. The books Public services. Reference services
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- Languages
- English
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- Paper, Ebook
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