The 36Hour Day A Family Guide to Caring
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Revised in 2006 for its twenty-fifth anniversary, this best-selling book is the bible for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease, offering comfort and support to millions worldwide. In addition to the practical and compassionate guidance that have made The 36-Hour Day invaluable to caregivers, the fourth edition is the only edition currently available that includes new information on medical research and the delivery of care.
The new edition includes:
-new information on diagnostic evaluation-resources for families and adult children who care for people with dementia-updated legal and financial information-the latest information on nursing homes and other communal living arrangements-new information on research, medications, and the biological causes and effects of dementia
Also available in a large print edition
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October 21st, 2009 at 1:00 am
dementia
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
An excellent book for learning. Some I knew and some I became aware of for the first time. I bought two more books for my children.
October 21st, 2009 at 8:58 pm
the 36 hour day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
although I have only read the first couple of chapters, I have found this book to be very informative.
October 22nd, 2009 at 7:05 am
Helpful, informative, just what you need to hear
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the fourth copy I have purchased. One for me and many to share when the dx of Alz. is given. This book is easy to pick up, read parts that apply and move forward, as much as you can with Alzheimer’s. It supports kindness, encourages patience and promotes love and understanding when you feel your world is falling apart. It gives very helpful info in the day to day, which is what you are dealing with if you have a loved one with Alz. This is a book to read then share.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:13 pm
A must have if you are caring for a person with Alzheimer Disease
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This book is definitely a must have if you are caring for someone with Alzheimer Disease. It is informative, helpful and provides creative ways to deal with this devastating disease. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is caring for a person with Alzheimer Disease or may find themselves doing so in the future.
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:12 am
reference book about dementia and alzheimers
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this book because a loved one was recently diagnosed with dementia and it was recommended reading. I would totally recommend this book as a great resource for anyone faced with having a friend or family member with this problem. It gives very understandable information about what this disease is all about and ways to handle your interactions with this person, particularly if you are the caregiver. It’s a must if you are the caregiver to help you keep things in perspective, which is very hard to do if you are closely involved with their daily care.
October 23rd, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Helpful starting point
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I work for a neurologist and we recommend this book for our patients and their family members. It has an easy to read format, excellent referrence and resource guide and supportive information. It gives a thorough overview of the different causes of memory loss and how each may manifest and progress in the life of your loved one. It provides this information in a comapssionate yet down to brass tacks manner that will encourage the care giver. It is an excellent resource if you are starting this journey with someone.
October 24th, 2009 at 7:00 am
help for family of dementia patients
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book really helped at a critical time in my care giving role. It is a little grim becuase it covers many of the problems and you don’t always get ALL of them or at least not all at the same time. The future is not bright - but there are helpful tips on how to go about coping in the present. Highly recommended reading and re-reading.
October 24th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Comforting information for caregivers
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book has many useful suggestions and shows a deep understanding of the challenges of caregiving for someone with dementia. It was comforting to read the short descriptions of situations and how to react to them. It made me less irritable with caring for my relative. I plan to get another copy to have available for when I meet other people who face the same issues.
October 24th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
36-hour day
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The 36-Hour Day is a MUST READ for anyone who lives with a person suffering from dementia or other debilitating memory-loss ailments. There is a world of useful information and help on how to deal with memory loss in loved ones.
October 25th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Succinct and Thorough
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an exemplary book,thorough and well written re the information essential to dealing with a loved one with alzheimers. I couldn’t put it down…not that I enjoyed what I read…but how appropriate it was to the situation at hand.
October 25th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Reviewing your Service, Quality & Speediness
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book, Excellent Service - would definitely buy from you again! Thank you very much.
October 25th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
36 Hour Day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a must read by all! Whether you have a family member with Dementia or you are curious about this topic.
October 26th, 2009 at 12:57 am
A gift
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this book for a friend whose husband is in the throws of a degenerataive dementia journey. She had heard of this book and wanted a copy. I told her I could get it through Amazon.com. She has just begun to read it but she knows it will be a constant handbook for her, suggesting ways to cope with her husband’s impending journey into this frightening world and it will give her words of encouragement and suggestions for his saftey and her sanity.
October 26th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
An eye opener!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Wow, this book has it all. It’s been very helpful, in that I hadn’t read anything other than blurbs on the net about alzheimer’s disease. A cousin suggested it as the best reference book she’s found. My dear aunt is suffering from it now, and as a part-time caregiver, I see that the events I see in her life are a progression of the disease, I can expect certain symptomology in the future. It’s given me more insight on a cruel time of her life.
October 27th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Worth every penny
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent reference for any person that wants to learn about many important issues related to caring for a family member or friend with dementia. Key health care, social, emotional and legal issues are covered. If you are just starting down the road of caring for someone with dementia or have been doing it for a while and you are not sure what to do next, this book will help. It’s worth every penny and more.
October 28th, 2009 at 6:11 am
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Well-written, easy to read, and comprehansive..excellent resource! I have already recommended it to others facing a future as a caregiver.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:59 am
The 36-Hour Day - A helpful book about memory loss in old age
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this book for the first time a number of years ago at the request of my mother, who wanted me to understand what she was dealing with when my stepfather developed Alzheimer’s disease. It was so helpful to me at that time that I recently bought another copy to give to friends whose mother appears to be becoming confused.
October 28th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Required reading
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My Grandmother was diagnosed with Progressive supra nuclear palsy and dementia this year. This book came highly recommended and now I know why. It is like my second bible. Whenever she exhibits a new behavior I pull out the book to find out how to handle it. It is an excellent reference tool for anyone dealing with dementia. It has saved me hours of researching and decreased worthless arguements. I suggest it to everyone I know with a loved one in the same situation.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Great written support
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been taking care of my mother for 3 months now and I remembered seeing a copy of this book in my doctor’s office. I am so glad I ordered it. When I get frustrated with my mom or completely disgusted with my sister I read pages of this and realize that I am not alone. No one but another care giver could even begin to understand just how hard this job is and this book has given me support when I have no one to talk to!
October 30th, 2009 at 10:20 am
THE Definitive Guide for Caregivers—A Classic!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
When my Mother’s bizarre behavior became too frequent to ignore, a professional friend and counselor recommended the “36 Hour Day,” and that made all the difference. I have since recommended the “36 hour day” to dozens of people coping with a loved one’s dementia. I strongly recommend it to you. The “36 hour day” helped me to realize that I was dealing with a disease process, not just a difficult personality. My anger was relaced with sympathy and understanding. From that day forward, I was able to plan rationally for my mother’s care. It is now 15 years later and, at 92, she is total care in a nursing home. The complete story of her journey can be read in my own recently published memoir. But don’t delay. The “36 Hour Day” and the other great books about dementia can make an important difference for you too.
Robert Tell, Author of “DEMENTIA DIARY, A Care Giver’s Journal”
October 31st, 2009 at 4:50 am
Excellent
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book is most helpful - even skipping through will help. It was highly recommended by a friend and I have already told many friends about it. If you are facing this situation - I urge to get this book. Best wishes to those who are dealing with this.
November 4th, 2009 at 2:09 am
Overhyped and Only For Families!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I guess I should have been clued in by the phrase “a family guide” in the title but many other resources I have dealt with use the term “family” caregivers to differentiate from professional caregivers.
As the only living relative to take gave of my dad, this book was totally useless for me. It assumes you have other family helping to support and share caregiving duties with you.
Even if I had other family I would not recommend this book.
I do not understand why it is the most recommended Alzheimer’s guide.
The information is more superficial than that readily available on Alz.org and other free websites.
November 4th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
The 36-Hour Day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book contains the most helpful information for a caretaker of someone with dementia. It tells you what you might be able to expect in the future and how to prepare for it. It helps you understand so much about dementia, especially Alzheimer’s Disease. I have recommended it to many people. I highly recommend it to anyone caring for someone with dementia.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
36-Hour Day - Very helpful and enlightening
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I appreciate what the authors put together in this book - it has a ton of useful info and has helped me in understanding (and thus adding alittle patience) to what is happening with several senior members of my family.
Not all the info is relevant to my needs, but that’s the point, not everyone has the same issues to deal with.
Thanks!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:29 am
Excellent practical help
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book has been a lifesaver - have shared it with many friends who face the issue of caretaking for a loved one with Alzheimer’s
November 5th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
outstanding for information, application, and inspiration
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book, now in its 4th edition, is absolutely one of the finest books that has been written regarding Alzheimer’s Disease and the process of care giving. Full of detail about the disease, this book also takes it a step further, providing very practical information on care giving, making a home / care giving setting a safe place, and, frankly, providing suggestions for periodic care giving to the care giver. Throughout the several editions, I have come to recommend, loan, give, patients and care givers this book perhaps 50 times or more, and, every time I hear the same thing - “what a helpful, fantastic book!”. Published by Johns Hopkins and holding a 95% 5 star rating on Amazon, it’s unbeatable. it’s 600 pages long. that might, at first blush, seem like a lot to read. none of us who give care to others can set aside 10 to 60 hours (depending on your reading speed) right away to read it all and made sense of it all. Take your time. It’s not a race to get through it - it’s a race to understand the contents - take your time and begin to put into practice an additional suggestion each day. This book is a labor of love and is worth the price, used, new, and way more (oh no - don’t tell Johns Hopkins that or they’ll start charging us a lot more!!). Best of luck, and be sure to find for yourself a support group in your community or on-line.
November 6th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Dealing family member with Alzheimers
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I found this book to be a life saver. I thought that I was losing my mind, until I read this book and now I know there is help out there. I have read this book a few times and each time it helps me understand a little more about Alzheimers patient. It is like a bible for people who are dealing with a family member with Alzherimers.
November 8th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Practical and useful but…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This book was recommended to me to help with understanding and decisions that need to be made about an elderly relative. As my relative is already in an assisted living program this book was not as helpful as I was hoping. I would get this book if you are at the beginning of the oddessy of making decisions for caring for a relative. It appears that it would be very useful to people who are caring for an individual in their home and making decisions for full time nursing care facilities, getting extra help at home and day care facilities. This is a very practical book. It does not provide enough information for understanding the psychology of the person with dementia.
November 8th, 2009 at 1:19 am
Great information for the caregiver
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was looking for a resource to learn more about dementia and Alzheimers. This was a wonderful book for anyone who is needing more information about the disease and I loaned it to a friend who is experiencing many of the same things - highly recommended if your loved one has or believes they have AD.
November 9th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Educational, Not Boring
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book, The 36-Hour Day, was written in an easy, understandable language. My relatives have many of the diseases or illnesses in the book. This help me to relate with them on their terms.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:19 am
The 36-Hour Day 4th Edition
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Excellent resource book for the entire family of a loved one or friend that has dementia/Alzheimer disease.
November 9th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Doctor’s choice for caregivers
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is very helpful for those caring for Alzheimer’s family or friends. A must read for caregivers.
November 10th, 2009 at 6:23 am
So Disappointed
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Just not concise enough, and too small of print. I felt I had to sift for answers. There is great general information, but given in a mechanical routine manner. I just felt a lack of real feeling.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
So disappointed!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The print is too small! I ordered this book, sight unseen, for my elderly sister, who is the care-giver for her blind, Alzheimer-ish husband. Who would have thought that the publishers would have selected an inappropriate font size? Carol Clivio
November 10th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Not quite what I expected
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I can see how this book would be helpful for some, but to me it was filled with a lot of common sense. If you know nothing at all about dementia, it could be of assistance, but I wasn’t wowed by this book at all. If you feel that you are lost and have no idea what to do, you may benefit from this book, but I didn’t really benefit that much.
November 11th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Essential for families experiencing Alzheimer’s
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The small type notwithstanding, this book has been so helpful to us in understanding how to deal with our family member and her spouse. Each experience we have had seems to be covered; I wish we had bought this when we first noticed symptoms, long before she was diagnosed, and long before her spouse would admit there was a problem. However, we did find that when we gave it to the (elderly) spouse, he did not read it and found the large amount of material daunting. I don’t think a smaller type face would have helped, as the other reviewers indicated, because it would have then been even a longer, larger book. What he finally *would* read was only a brochure from the doctor, which was very basic.
November 11th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
The Bible of Alzheimer’s care books
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been screening these books for my caregiver father, and have found this to be the most useful, detailed and comprehensive. This book is a must! (Try “Your Name is Hughes Hannibal Shanks”, by Lela Knox Shanks, along with this one, for a more personal insight, and I don’t think you’ll need any other books on the subject.)
November 12th, 2009 at 11:11 am
The 36 Hour Day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
An excellent reference for anyone who has a loved one or a friend who is suffering from Alzheimers. It will help you to understand what is happening in every stage of this dibilitating disease. It is a must read!
November 12th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
THE 36-HOUR DAY continues to be the ‘bible’ of recommendation for any caregiver whose family member suffers from dementia.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
When THE 36-HOUR DAY appeared in its original edition it was unprecedented in its information for families struggling to care for people with Alzheimer Disease and other dementias: now this updated 4th edition in large print includes new details on diagnostic evaluation methods, new medications and research, and new social and legal issues involved, and will find a place not only on health and public library shelves, but in the home shelves of caregivers searching for information. From financial aid and nursing homes to alternatives to treatments and living arrangements, THE 36-HOUR DAY continues to be the ‘bible’ of recommendation for any caregiver whose family member suffers from dementia.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
November 13th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
The 36-Hour Day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is THE VERY BEST BOOK for a caregiver who has a person in their life with Alzheimer, or related dementing illnesses. I have referred the book to many caregivers. Just the first few pages of the book educated me on what is going on with my Mother and how to handle and cope with her disease. It is a MUST READ!!! Too many books just give individual’s stories. This book helps you understand their behavior, how to deal with it and how to… I can’t say enough good things about this book. Thank you, Thank you, Nancy Mace, you did us a great favor in writing this book.
P.S. Don’t skip any chapters. I skipped the one “What Happens When Something Happens To The Caregiver” –needless to say, I fell and fractured my knee and was out of commission for awhile…had to go back and read that chapter.
November 13th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
A Lifesaver
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I wish I had bought this book many years ago! It makes you realize you are not alone in your struggles of taking care of someone with memory issues. The ideas for how to deal with the problems are exceptional! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a book!
November 14th, 2009 at 4:43 am
Not the best approach
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
At best, this book is a guide to coping with AD for patients and loved ones who have resigned themselves to allowing the disease to take its course. It contends there is no link between nutrition and AD and makes no reference whatsoever to the role of silver (52% mercury) dental fillings in AD. Those favoring a more spirited approach may want to read Beating Alzheimer’s by Tom Warren.
November 15th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Everything you might want to know!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely the definitive book for anyone dealing with dementia, alzheimers, etc. Great to give to all family members. Very thorough and easy reading.
November 15th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
A “Must Have” for anyone dealing with Alzheimer’s
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book covers every aspect of the disease, and will be dog eared and reread as things progress. It helps the reader understand what is happening, how to deal with a person’s deterioration more effectively, useful strategies, and preparation for the next phase of the disease. You will feel that you are not alone, and the book provides a sense of comfort and empowerment in dealing with this catastrophic illness. It was by the bedside table on each member of the family, during the entire 7 and a half year decline of a loved one. An essential resource.
November 16th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
The 36-Hour Day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful, well written, informative book about the Alzheimer disease. It helps greatly in recognizing and dealing with the symptoms of the disease. I recommend it for anyone dealing with a friend or relative with Alzheimer’s.
November 18th, 2009 at 4:36 am
A MUST read for anyone that has an alzheimer family member, or anyone involved in the care of an alzheimer patient!!!!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I can not stress enough just how helpful and informative this book is. My Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease 6 years ago. In those 6 years we have seen numerous doctors, taken numerous tests, spoke to many Social Workers, Home Health Aides, etc. NO ONE gave me the advice, information, suggestions, help, etc., anywhere near as well and thorough as “The 36 Hour Day”.
I think so highly of this book and recommend it so much; that just last week, I had a meeting with the Director of Nursing, Head Nurse, and Social Worker at the nursing home where my Dad resides. I highly recommended this book and told the Dir. Of Nursing, it should be mandatory reading for anyone working in the facility.
If you have a loved one or are a care taker of someone with Alzheimer Disease—RUN do not walk, to your nearest bookstore and pick up a copy of this book.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
The Answers I Have Been Searching For
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It doesn’t give medical advice, it doesn’t give technical advice, although it provides resources for seeking such advice. What it does give are explanations and insights into the thinking of brain impaired persons, explanations for their behaviors, and advice on how to manage and cope with being their caregiver.
These are exactly the answers I have been searching for. So many of my father’s actions, reactions and behaviors are profiled in this book, and it’s becoming clear that his decline had started many years ago with smaller incidents that we as his family had dismissed. The path of progression can be tracked, and even predicted. It will be helpful to know what’s coming next and be prepared. But most important to me is the understanding of why. Being able to understand the why of his behavior helps me a great deal in being able to let go of the anger and to cope better with the situation that has recently escalated to horrific.
In trying to manage the situation I have started taking anti-anxiety meds, as well as antidepressants and high blood pressure med. I have done all that I can to make changes within myself, yet things have gotten progressively worse. I am beginning to understand that these changes have been part of the problem in a sense in that I have become “unpredictable” to him in not reacting the way he expects me to.
November 20th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Excellent for entire family system, especially the caregiver
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The book is informative, explicit for people who know nothing about mental health and diseases of the mind. Good for the lay person, the afflicted person, all of the family. Gives insight and helps with understanding care of the patient, and the grief involved for those around the patient. Good reference–I will be using it in a church group setting also.
November 21st, 2009 at 7:42 am
Great resource!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My mother has been diagnosed with dementia, probably Alzheimer’s, and I have been seeking information to help me understand and deal with her deteriorating mental capabilities. This book provided great examples of what to expect, what others have gone through, and how to deal with some of the more difficult issues. It was recommended to me by a geriatric case manager, and I highly recommend it to others.
November 22nd, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Great Service
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It was shipped really quickly and the quality of the book was even better than the description.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:53 am
Help for the family
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book has been the single most helpful tool my family has been given to help us help my mother as she progresses with Alzheimer’s Disease. While other books have touched on many of the topics in this book, no where else have we found as much practical information on how to avoid confrontations with her; ways to improve her daily living; ideas to keep her involved with us and to provide meaning to her life; questions to ask her doctors; types of resources that are available (depending on your area); what to expect as the disease progresses; and how to help each other as we take on the many different roles needed to provide care for her.
I highly recommend this book to others; in fact, I have purchased multiple copies to share with family members and donate to my local library - that’s how helpful and important this book is!
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:34 am
Excellent Book!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book opened my eyes, and clearly explained many of the behaviors I was seeing. It was very easy reading, and gave practical solutions that were very easy to understand and follow. It covered just about everything I needed to know. What a wonderful resource.
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Book was in excellent condition!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The book was in excellent condition and was shipped ultra fast! Thanks for the great service.
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:28 pm
The 36-Hour Day: Family Guide for Caring for Alzheimers’ patients
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have a # of books dealing with the subject of Alzheimers’ and decided to add this book to my collection! I’ve found it very interesting to read about the various families who have loved ones with this neurological disorder! Alzheimers’ is a very challenging illness to have and losing ones’ mind is a rough and tough situation! It has made me aware of being thankful that I still have an intact mind!
November 29th, 2009 at 8:01 am
Very Helpful
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I can’t say enough good things about this book. It has been so very helpful in dealing with and understanding by Dad’s battle with Alzheimers. Everyone in my family has read this book and found help and understanding through it. Even if you don’t have time to sit down and read the entire book, you can go to the section that covers the specific problem you are currently dealing with and get some insight into what might be helpful. It really gives you a great deal of insight into what people with memory loss go through and helps yo to realize that they aren’t just trying to make you crazy (and you will have that moment).
November 29th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Very Helpful.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
An extremely helpful book for those who are experiencing dementia and/or Alzheimer’s with a loved one. You are not alone! And all those strange things that are happening are not out of the ordinary for the condition. This book covers the basics, and provides helpful suggestions for living with, caring for, and coping with dementia and your love one.
December 1st, 2009 at 5:00 am
Valuable Resource
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book is full of information that has helped our family understand and support our family member who has memory problems.
December 1st, 2009 at 5:17 am
a Big Help
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book has been around for a long time and is updated to reflect new research into dementia. It is a book that I frequently give to a friend who has a person in their life who has been given a diagnosis of dementia and am told by caregivers that they refer to it on a regular basis. It is a big help.
December 1st, 2009 at 7:27 am
Excellent for entire family system, especially the caregiver
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The book is informative, explicit for people who know nothing about mental health and diseases of the mind. Good for the lay person, the afflicted person, all of the family. Gives insight and helps with understanding care of the patient, and the grief involved for those around the patient. Good reference–I will be using it in a church group setting also.
December 1st, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Everyone Should Read
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am so sorry that I did not read this book 5 years ago. It explained why my mom behaves the way that she does. I think that everyone needs to read this because there is not a person alive that does not or will not love someone who has dementia or Alzheimers. It gives medical information that is easy to understand as well as ways to best deal with their loved one. It reassures the caregiver that they need to take care of themselves and it helps them to realize that thier loved one still loves them but is sometimes unable to show it in acceptable ways.
December 1st, 2009 at 8:59 pm
An excellent choice for those who work w/the elderly and the family members
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Our staff who are using this book have been very satisfied with the information. We have provided this book to several families that are looking for understanding of Dementia or Alzheimer’s as it relates to their family member. They have found it to be very helpful.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:31 pm
The 36-Hour Day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Everyone is overwhelmed at times when caregiving. Helps to know you’re not alone.
Also, helps with the feelings of guilt that are normal. Before this book, I didn’t know it’s normal to feel this way.
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life, 4th Edition
December 2nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
The 36-hour day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A truly remarkable and instructional guide for care givers of people with dementia or alzheimers. So much of what was going on in my mother’s life at this stage, began to make sense to me and I was better prepared to help her. Great book!
Nuria Fernandez
Chicago
December 2nd, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Excellent Alzheimers Primer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve read this book twice…once when my mother who was diagnosed with Alzheimers and then again for my mother-in-law who is in the throes of the disease right now. This book helps care givers understand the confusion Alzheimer’s patients deal with from their perspective. It provides sound recommendations ie;how to redirect their attention and deal with the constant repetition you must deal with. It also provides a look through the eyes of the Alheimer patient ie; the terror some patients experience and confusion of taking simply taking a shower. This book helps you to understand that the Alzheimer patient DOES RECOGNIZE YOU….they just don’t know how you FIT ie; my wife? husband? son? daughter? relative? They do know WHAT THEY FEEL for you…love, safety, fun, joy, etc are all in there.The Alzheimer patient can experience feelings of “DELIGHT” for the rest of the day after a half hour visit from you. They just don’t remember that “YOU” were there but you made their day as they continue to be “upbeat” for the rest of it ;-) This book makes it easier to cherish every special moment and to empathize with the terrible cross of confusion the Alzheimer patient experiences
December 4th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
The Bible for Alzheimers caregivers
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I read the reviews and not much more can be said about this book that wasn’t in the other reviews. It is a God send for me. I am my MIL’s main caregiver and I have read and reread this book so many times just to understand what she is going thru and how I can understand and help her. I keep it on a table nearby as a quick reference. If you want to know about it, it’s in there. It addresses every kind of behavior issue, hygiene problems, emotional attachments and medical problems a person with AD can have. It talks about the memory problems, anger, anxiety, hording, wandering, sundowning, balance, dressing, eating and how to handle where they have to live at. We are trying to keep my MIL at home and this book tells us things to do to make this happen. It goes over home health care, day care and nursing home options. I read this book within 24 hours of getting it. I underlined key passages and gave it to her daughter to read. I hoped that this book would give her some help in understanding her mothers problems and how she could help me help he mother
December 6th, 2009 at 12:58 am
INSIGHTFUL
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For anyone starting out on this journey with a loved one, this is a must read!
December 6th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Dealing family member with Alzheimers
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I found this book to be a life saver. I thought that I was losing my mind, until I read this book and now I know there is help out there. I have read this book a few times and each time it helps me understand a little more about Alzheimers patient. It is like a bible for people who are dealing with a family member with Alzherimers.
December 6th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Excelllent text for first-hand experience
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A good friend recommended the book and she knew what she was talking about. As a young baby-boomer, both my parents are showing signs of dementia and I’m relieved and informed by the comments shared in the text. Things are going much easier now that my whole family is better prepared to handle the impact of this disease. I sent a copy to both my sister and brother in Ohio because they too have aging inlaws that may eventually exhibit periods of dementia and may find a sense of comfort from the knowledge.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:43 am
A must read
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent book. It is written in a warm and caring manner which is easy to understand. It is full of information not just for anyone dealing with a dementia patient, but for anybody who is caring for another person, (or who may think at some point they will). It covers subjects which apply to the caring of anyone who is ill and/or elderly, even if it is not dementia. I would recommend this book to anyone, before they are faced with the illness. I wish I’d read it sooner, but better late than never. Absolutely a great book, it should be in every library. I plan to buy 2 copies for my library, I will definitely NOT donate mine. I can’t say enough good things about this book.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
The 36 Hour Day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The 36-Hour Day is an excellent book for anyone dealing with Alzheimer’s patients. It is hard for me to imagine anyone with the disease reading the book, but family members will benefit tremendously.
December 11th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Great info for families and caregivers
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a well written, easy to read book. If dementia is touching the life of someone you care about this book can confirm things you may have already seen as well as provide insight on what’s to come. Although every person is special, we have so much in common.
December 11th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Very Interesting
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book was very informative and helpful in understanding what is going on with a family member and what we can anticipate in the future. It gives a good overview of dementia and everything related to it.
December 12th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Lightweight…
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Very superficial and general information. I’ve read a lot on this subject since my mom’s diagnosis a couple of months ago and I’m frankly puzzled as to why this book is recommended so frequently.
The Alzheimer Assn’s website provides more thorough information. It’s extremely well written and easy to understand. And free.
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December 14th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Excellent help for hard times
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I mentioned this to a priest who works with hospice, and she told me it was the standard work for families on the topic of dementia.
It really is a very practical, humane, and sensible work. A lot of good ideas, with no perky guarantees that this or that one will work for everyone. A lot of needed reminders that the person isn’t acting this way out of malice. A lot of compassion for the feelings, both sad and angry, of the caregiver.
I took this book from the library, read it, and immediately bought a large print edition for my mother.
Even if you aren’t the primary caregiver, you need to read this to fully understand what’s happening back home with Dad or Mom.
December 14th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
A MUST
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
FOR ANYONE DEALING WITH THIS CONFUSING, FRUSTRATING DISEASE, GIVES YOU SOME PEACE OF MIND.
I THOUGHT I WAS LOOSING IT, THE BURDEN IS OVERWHELMING.
BUY IT!!!!!
December 15th, 2009 at 5:54 am
A MUST for every CAREGIVER
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For the past 10 years, I have been a full time in-home caregiver for my mother who has dementia. I am not medically trained in any formal way, so this caregiving responsibility has forced me to do a lot of personal research in order for me to advocate properly for her. To that end I’ve read numerous books and attended seminars on caregiving and dealing with dementia. In my opinion, “The 36-Hour Day” is the gold standard of references for the dementia caregiver. It’s one of those books that doesn’t claim to have all the answers, but indeed teaches you a lot about dementia and what to expect at various points in the disease. It’s not a book that has to be read cover to cover in order to help you, either - heaven knows, full time caregivers don’t always have the time to sit and read. But I honestly feel that every person who needs to care for a dementia patient (and that includes home service caregivers, family caregivers and professional, medical caregivers) needs to have a copy of this book for reference. It will be a huge benefit to the caregiver as well as the patient.
December 15th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
all families who have a member that suffers needs this book
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
purchased as a recommendation from a doctor after my mom was diagnosed w/ alzheimer’s. a must read.
December 16th, 2009 at 12:40 am
36 hours
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
greatly written and tells a lot.Has been a lot of help in understanding these health problems
December 16th, 2009 at 11:35 am
The 36-Hour Day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This was recommended to me by my friend who is a psychiatric nurse when I asked her for references regarding vascular dementia. This book was much more informative than When Your Loved One Has Dementia: A Simple Guide for Caregivers by Joy A. Glenner, Jean M. Stehman, Judith Davagnino, Margaret J. Galante, and Martha L. Green. It contained much more information about the whys and wherefores of Alzheimer Disease and other dementias. I found it much more helpful regarding things to do to help Mother - or, more exact, to put up with her behavior. The book lists other things that can cause the symptoms - including schizophrenia, other forms of brain damage, and TIA (transient ischemic attack). The book was well-written and informative.
December 16th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
An absolute must for caregivers
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For those of us who are caregivers, this book is a lifesaver. Before reading this book I was certain that many of the behaviors that my family member exhibits were unique to her. While I often read about Alzheimer’s, I never read anything that made me stop and realize that, first, I am not alone, and second, that there are ways that I can handle situations better. This book is full of great suggestions on how to deal with the many behavioral issues that are exhibited by those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Whenever I have an especially difficult day, I go online to the Alzheimer’s page and remind myself how difficult it is for my family member. This book drove home that message, yet more importantly provided me with some tools on how to deal with these issues. I cannot stress enough how much I thought our situation and the behaviors were unique; it is liberating to realize that they are not. As well, understanding why the person exhibits such behaviors makes it much easier to respond correctly.
I wish I could thank the authors personally for this book. I hope they both know that their wisdom, concern and awareness of the Alzheimer patient has made a difference for me, and I am certain has made a difference for many others.
Caregivers — buy this book, you will find some stress greatly diminished.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:27 am
Helpful Insights
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This book contains much of the same information that you read everywhere - however, it also contains many personal and helpful insights for the caregiver.
December 18th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
The 36-Hour Day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Describes perfectly the changes taking place in my mother as she developes dementia. Helps me understand what is taking place and it is very helpful to know how other people have dealt with the same situations.
A must read for any one who has a loved one with this disease.
December 19th, 2009 at 2:22 am
A MUST HAVE
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is known as the caregiver’s “bible” for a good reason. If you have a loved-one with any kind of dementia, you really should pick up this book…it’s timeless and so helpful.
December 19th, 2009 at 4:42 am
Must have for caregivers whose loved one has Alzheimer’s.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
There is not another book available that has been so well received by both professionals and loved ones of Alzheimer’s. It educates and guides us all through this very difficult process. The key is to only read the chapter that is appropriate for your situation at that specific time. I’d suggest not reading ahead because everyone is different and their journey will be different.
December 19th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Excellent Guide
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a excellent book and reference for those learning to deal with Alzheimer. Plenty of resources and ideas of what to look for when caring for someone with this disease. You can get a good idea of what to expect and how to help those suffering with this devastating disease. Easy to understand and read. Can’t recommend this book enough.
December 19th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
very helpful resource
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
very helpful in understanding this disease and how changes in my behavior and responses can help. takes the frustration away a bit. Even tho i am stuglling with a parent and not a spouse, this is still really insightful.