Alzheimer's A to Z: A Quick-Reference Guide

Book Description
Everything you need to know about Alzheimer's. When you care for someone with Alzheimer's Disease, you need all the sound advice and support you can possibly get. Finding ways to meet your own needs as well as those of the person for whom you care is a daily challenge that raises questions on a range of topics. This book combines the medical expertise of a medical doctor with the practical wisdom of an experienced caregiver into an easily accessible guide-a constant and faithful companion for anyone working with Alzheimer's sufferers. The book is organized like an encyclopedia, in a convenient alphabetical format that allows you to find the information you need when you need it. Practical entries treat subjects like dressing, transporting, and talking with people with Alzheimer's. Discussions of medical and neurological aspects of the disease treat topics like the functions of short and long-term memory systems. Psychological entries explore emotional and communication issues related to Alzheimer's care. Each entry is engagingly written in direct, uncomplicated language that makes even difficult concepts easy to understand. The tone of the book is positive and constructive, making it as easy to give as it is to read.

From the Publisher
A neurologist specializing in the treatment of Alzheimer's and an experienced Alzheimer's caregiver team up to write this first-ever handy A to Z caregiver's guide. This is the first and only A to Z guide on the market for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients formatted for quick reference and ease of use.

About the Author
Jytte Lokvig, MA, has been a professional caregiver for people with Alzheimer's Disease for more than ten years. She gives workshops and speaks nationally on caregiving for people with Alzheimer's. John D. Becker, MD, is a neurologist with the Orlando Regional Medical Center who specializes in Alzheimer's Disease.


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There are plenty of books about Alzheimer's disease-good books that can tell you what it is, what might cause it, and how it's treated. But few of them go on to tell you how to be the best caregiver you can be for a loved one with Alzheimer's. This book, written by an experienced caregiver and a physician specializing in Alzheimer's treatment, does both. Each section of this easy-to-read, alphabetically organized guide shares a wealth of practical knowledge and friendly, compassionate advice. The conversational articles will help you creatively solve everyday problems while still validating your loved one and providing them with rewarding day-to-day experiences. Browse the topics that interest you most or read the book straight through; as you care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, you'll find this book to be a constant and dependable source of encouragement and support.


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