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The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook - by Sally Willard Burbank & Sue Pace Bell (Paperback)

The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook - by  Sally Willard Burbank & Sue Pace Bell (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When loved one develops dementia, the caregiver is left with difficult decisions: Can Mom live alone anymore? When do I take away her car keys? She refuses to bathe or eat properly. Help! Should I correct her misinformation? Written by an internist and seasoned caregiver, this book offers advice from those who have "been there, done that."<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made: </p><p>* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?</p><p>* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?</p><p>* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?</p><p>* Should I correct her when she insists her dead sister is still alive?</p><p>* How do I handle her repetitive questions and accusations without losing my patience (or mind!)</p><p>* How do I keep her entertained?</p><p>* How do I handle her sun-downing, burst of anger, or inappropriate public comments?</p><p>* How do I keep her from wandering off and getting lost? How do I keep her safe?</p><p><em>The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook: What to Remember When They Forget</em> provides a comprehensive look at Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and tackles all of these thorny questions with the best advice of an experience doctor and a seasoned caregiver.</p><p>Part I provides a comprehensive review of what Alzheimer's disease is, how it is diagnosed, and its expected progression.</p><p>Part II offers practical advice for the day-to-day obstacles a caregiver might face during each stage of the disease.</p><p>Part III offers suggestions for the caregiver in preventing caregiver burnout. </p><p>Part IV provides an interesting review of current Alzheimer's research and the aggresive commitment of researcher to combat this dreaded disease</p><p>The book ends with three humorous true stories about Alzheimer's patients.</p><p>The book is written by Dr. Sally Willard Burbank, an internist with over thirty years of experience with dementia patients, and Sue Pace Bell, a seasoned caregiver who nursed her mother and husband--both Alzheimer's patients--until their deaths. We have also included the collective advice from other caregivers and the staff of Abe's Garden, a premier memory care center in Nashville. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>None</p><br>

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