Alzheimer's Basic Caregiving - an ABC Guide [Paperback]

Kathy Laurenhue; MA (Author), n/a (Editor, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 8, 2006

Essential Alzheimer's guidelines featuring Laurenhue's trademark blend of practicality and lightheartedness. This first book in a remarkable set provides both family and professional caregivers palatable and compassionate advice and answers that can be instantly put to use. Main topics: patterns of progression, the logic behind behaviors, effective communication.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I highly recommend Kathy Laurenhue's two new books on Alzheimer's disease. The price is very inexpensive, especially compared to the wealth of knowledge inisde these easy to read books. I personally trained under Kathy in the early 1990's; she impressed me then and she continues to shine in my eyes. --Kathy Whitfill, dementia specialist

Kathy's wonderfully warm, very personal voice comes through so well in these delightful books. They are most helpful and not so daunting as many of the volumes in our library. So charmed are we by these little companion books that we have stocked 15 sets. --Marian Wenzel, support group leader

About the Author

Kathy Laurenhue is widely known throughout the US and Australia for her creative training techniques related to aging issues and for her ability to enhance serious topics with humor while always respecting individual humanity. She credits her ever-cheerful mother, who died of Alzheimer's disease in 1996 with providing her with her first insights into a fascinating condition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 127 pages
• Publisher: Wiser Now, Inc.; 1st edition (September 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978636201
• ISBN-13: 978-0978636203
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,979,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Disorders & Diseases > General

More About the Author

Kathy Laurenhue, M.A., is CEO (Chief Enthusuasm Officer) of Wiser Now, Inc., a multi-media curriculum development company that has produced learning content related to aging well for companies throughout the U.S. and Australia. Kathy is also the creator of "Brain Aerobics Weekly," a printable, downloadable, subscription-based publication offering trivia quizzes, word games, a discussion topic, an imaginative exercise and more with each issue. She is an inveterate quote collector and her favorite this week is "Fun fuels the brain." Check out her websites at www.wisernow.com and www.wisernowalz.com.