Designed for seasoned professionals and library science students alike, this book first presents a complete overview of the spectrum disease known as Alzheimer’s dementia, as well as a basic understanding of the information needs of dementia caregivers. It then explores best practices, guidelines, and concrete ideas for serving those with dementia and their caregivers, including:
- Customer service and communication, with evidence-based suggestions for working with this population;
- Information resources to best meet the reference needs of the community, as grounded in LIS user studies and health informatics;
- Collection development for ongoing and appropriate mental and social stimulation of those experiencing cognitive decline; and
- Programming ideas for both communities, with a wide variety of focus and content.