Alzheimer's: The Complete Guide for Families and Loved Ones [Paperback]

Howard Gruetzner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 19, 1992

Is someone you care for struggling with Alzheimer’s disease? Now revised and fully updated, this critically acclaimed guide leads you through the realities of caring for and coping with an Alzheimer’s patient. The author, a nationally recognized authority, details the latest developments in treatment and care options. Alzheimer’s speaks directly to your vital concerns, including:

• The symptoms and traits of Alzheimer’s, what to expect at each progressive stage, and how to respond to behavior problems
• The full range of treatments and supportive services available, including tips on how to locate and finance them
• Helpful suggestions on managing personal stress
• All-new chapters on the emerging importance of the family in the successful care of Alzheimer’s patients
• Ways to understand your feelings and the impact of grief

With its sensitive and in-depth examination, Alzheimer’s shows how to make the care you give more rewarding and more effective, and the life of anyone caught in the grip of Alzheimer’s safer and more comfortable. "Valuable information for families, friends, and caregivers…a concisely written, essential resource." —Booklist

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From the Back Cover

The landmark bestselling guide——now updated with the latest essential information

The third edition of this critically acclaimed guide leads you through the realities of caring for a loved one struggling with Alzheimer’s. The author, a nationally recognized authority, details the latest developments in treatment and care options and offers helpful, hopeful advice for getting through difficult challenges. Now fully revised and updated, this edition includes new chapters designed to help caregivers cope with stress and depression and offers information on the latest breakthrough research developments and treatments. Alzheimer’s speaks directly to your vital concerns, including:

• the symptoms and traits of Alzheimer’s, what to expect at each progressive stage, and how to respond to behavior problems
• the full range of treatments and support services available, including tips on how to locate and finance them
• ways to understand your feelings and the impact of grief
• new information on managing caregiver stress and chronic depression in sufferers
• the latest therapies and medical research

With its sensitive and in-depth examination, Alzheimer’s shows how to make the care you give more rewarding and effective and how to make the life of anyone caught in the grip of Alzheimer’s more loving and comfortable.

"Valuable information for families, friends, and caregivers. . . a concisely written, essential resource."–Booklist --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

HOWARD GRUETZNER, MEd, is the Director of the Heart of Texas Region Mental Health Mental Retardation Center—Elder Services. He is also the founder of the Alzheimer’s Family Support Group in the region. He conducts seminars on dementia and other geriatric mental health problems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 310 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Updated and Revised Edition edition (August 19, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471568848
• ISBN-13: 978-0471568841
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,997,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent feedback from family members, September 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Alzheimer's: The Complete Guide for Families and Loved Ones (Paperback)

As the Director of Social Work at a Retirement and Skilled Nursing Facility, this is one of the books that I loan out to families. I have had nothing but positive feedback from the families who have borrowed the book, and they have invariably told me that they found it easy to read, highly informative, and very helpful for them overall.In fact, I am visiting Amazon.com right now to order 2 more copies of the book at the residents' family members' request! -- Victoria T.Carey, MSW, LICSW

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book to help you through the tough times!, March 23, 2006

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J. R. Lopez (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide and Sourcebook, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

My mother died of Alzheimer's in January of 2006. This book hepled my father, myself (the only child)and my wife through the whole process. It is realistic and tells one what to expect and how to handle each stage of this terminal illness. I highly recommend this book to the caretaker and his/her family to help them understand and deal with the realities of Alzheimer's.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alzheimers - A Caregivers Guide, August 1, 2008

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Maria Simply Put (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide and Sourcebook, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

Having practiced as a psychotherapist for over 15 years, this is the book I have referred over and over to help family members of those with Alzheimers. It's a wonderful book. Easy to read. Full of practical tools and tremendously supportive for the caregiver. Worth every cent.