The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook (Black and

The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook (Black and White): What to Remember When They Forget

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimerâ€™s disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-prepared. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:â€¢Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?â€¢When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?â€¢How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?â€¢Should I correct her when she insists her long-dead sister is still alive or that Ronald Reagan is still President?â€¢How do I handle her repetitive questions and accusations Iâ€™m stealing from her?â€¢How do I keep her entertained?â€¢How do I handle her sun-downing, bursts of anger, or inappropriate public comments? Should I quit taking her out altogether to avoid embarrassment?â€¢How do I keep her from wandering off and getting lost?The Caregiverâ€™s Guide to Alzheimerâ€™s Disease: What to Remember When They Forget provides a comprehensive look at Alzheimerâ€™s and tackles all these thorny questions with the best advice of an experienced doctor and a seasoned caregiver.Part I reviews what Alzheimerâ€™s is, how it is diagnosed, and the expected progression of the disease. Part II offers practical advice for the day-to-day obstacles a caregiver might face at each stage of the disease. Part III provides suggestions on self-care to prevent caregiver burn-out. Part IV offers promising Alzheimerâ€™s research and the best advice from a top memory care center called Abeâ€™s Garden. The book ends with three humorous true stories about Alzheimerâ€™s patients.
Country USA
Brand Sally Burbank
Manufacturer Sally Burbank
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780998320625
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Sally Burbank
Manufacturer	Sally Burbank
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780998320625
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook (Black and White): What to Remember When They Forget

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