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A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier
by Patricia Callone, Barbara Vasiloff, Roger Brumback, Janaan Manternach, Connie Kudlacek
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing (2005-12-28)
ISBN: 1932603166
EAN: 9781932603163
Dewy Decimal #: 618.976831
Paperback: 128 pages
Edition: 1
SKU: 08080049
Condition: Like New As issued n
Comments: Paperback. Like new condition with no markings and no creases to spine or cover. Very slight wear to cover. Near fine copy.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. That number continues to grow — by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a devastating disorder of the brain's nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. Winner of the 2006 American Journal of Nursing Book of Year Award, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents throughout the disease process. Chapters cover legal and financial issues, family forums in the caregiving process, the role of medication at various stages of the disease, helping children understand what is happening to a loved one, handling the holidays and celebrations, and making the living environment more stimulating and enjoyable. With an abundance of pointers and guidelines for affected individuals, their families, friends and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease is essential for all readers who want to focus on the capabilities that remain instead of those that have been lost.
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Customer Reviews
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A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 tips for making life easier
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-04-20
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Has excellent information and guides you with suggestions as the disease progresses. Gives you some choices along the way to caring for your loved one.
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A powerful tool for the caregiver
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-02-19
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book is a must have for any person dealing with a loved one, friend or client with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The tips are practical and readable. It is important for those caring for someone with dementia to have the proper tools. Also you want to focus on skills an afflicted person still has. Important also is keeping the mind of an Alzheimer's person active because this will help slow the decline. This book gives you practical tips on how to do that
by Susan Berg, author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby: Meaningful, Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals
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Wonderful source of information
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-06-01
7 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book gives a clear and concise summary of changes which occur in the brain and in the behavior of the patient with Alzheimer's Disease. Dividing the book into three sections based on the stages of the disease is very useful. The tips for making life easier can easily be implemented.
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