Understanding and Preventing Harmful Interactions Between Residents with Dementia Carolyn Saarni and discover the benefits-- including

and discover the benefits-- including increased self-esteem and physical strength--as well as the sometimes unhealthy effects of their training regimen

"--Jane Hirshfield "From the first emblems of language--the angular letters of A and K--a child steps toward the preservation of consciousness

one while wandering the West Coast during the Depression and the other while hiking the rugged northern California coastline

the English landscape

its tensions and illusions

Understanding and Preventing Harmful Interactions Between Residents with Dementia Carolyn Saarni and discover the benefits-- includingFor the first time, those at the front lines of care have access to a single source for a comprehensive set of practical tools to effectively address distressing and harmful interactions between residents with dementia. This prevalent but under recognized public health problem in long term care homes results in serious consequences, including psychological harm, physical injuries, and even death. After examining the potential consequences and