| | |  | Spyware | Home » » » » A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier | | | | | | | 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. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Patricia Callone | | Paperback:
| 128 pages | | Publisher:
| Demos Medical Publishing | | Publication Date:
| December 28, 2005 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1932603166 | | Product Length:
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32 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 A powerful tool for the caregiverFeb 19, 2008
By Susan Berg
"alzheimersideas"
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
26 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 A Helpful GuideApr 17, 2010
By M. Jones
I purchased 3 books on Alzheimer's from Amazon. This one is helpful for all the tips and suggestions. It covers resources available, suggestions on how to handle legal matters, and many other issues.
It's very important for the caregiver of an Alzheimer's patient to have this type of information.
There is another book I found even more helpful. It's called 'Learning How to Speak Alzheimer's'.
28 of 29 found the following review helpful:
Wonderful source of informationJun 01, 2007
By Gina Lypaczewski
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.
25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
The book I wanted to writeOct 25, 2008
By Angela Thomas
"Geriatric Care Manager"
I am a geriatric care manager and was the primary caregiver for my aunt for 7 years before she died from AD. The experience of caring for her was challenging but also very positive and life transforming for me. This book captures the heart of my experience and presents Alzheimer's Disease and caring for a loved one with it in a very life affirming way. It gives hope and meaning to a difficult but not hopeless situation. The many practical ideas presented in the book are invaluable and come straight from the real lives of experienced caregivers. I can highly recommend it.
The companion volume, "Alzheimer's Disease: The Dignity Within: A Handbook for Caregivers, Family and Friends" is also excellent.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 If you plan to care for your loved one at homeSep 10, 2009
By Debra A. Henderson
If you plan to care for your loved one at home for as long as possible, this book is very helpful. It helped me understand the abilities that are present throughout the disease process (much like other books on the subject) but had a lot of very practical suggestions on how to compensate as the different abilities are lost. I never would have thought of painting the wall behind the toilet, reflector tape on the floor, etc.
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