A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease 300 Tips
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Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, the practical information here 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. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the progression of Alzheimer’s, and the unique challenges encountered at each stage.
*Section A: The four stages of Alzheimer’s with hundreds of practical tips for coping at each level
*Section B: Q&A for caregivers, including legal and financial issues, medication, helping children understand, handling the holidays and more.
*Section C: Resources and websites.
This is an essential book for all those who want to focus on the capabilities that remain instead of those that have been lost. more info
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October 22nd, 2009 at 3:15 am
The book I wanted to write
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
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.
October 26th, 2009 at 4:06 am
If you plan to care for your loved one at home
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
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.
November 17th, 2009 at 1:51 am
MOM
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book is the greatest product we have had so much fun with the tips and you know how people are starving for information on Alzheimers.
November 22nd, 2009 at 4:24 am
A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease: 300 tips for making life easier
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
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.
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:12 am
Wonderful source of information
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
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.
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:31 am
A must for anyone w/a member w/ this disease.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Get this book if you have anyone in your family that suffers from this horrible disease. A must read.
November 27th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
My husband and I are getting informed as much as we can about Alzheimer’s. This book is on our reading list. We recently saw a documentary film called ‘I remember better when I paint” which we found inspirational. It shows how AD patients are regaining memory and quality of life through the creative arts. It helped us look at the disease and our loved one in a different way. Our hope and prayers are that a cure will be found.
December 5th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
A powerful tool for the caregiver
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
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
December 15th, 2009 at 4:02 am
Very Helpful!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a very difficult time for my family. This book was very helpful.