Alzheimer's Disease: A Handbook for Caregivers, Family, and Friends [Paperback]

Patricia Callone (Author), M.A. Barbara Vasiloff (Author), M.D. Roger Brumback (Author), Janaan Manternach (Author), Connie Kudlacek (Author), B.S., Connie Kudlacek (Author), MA, MRE, Patricia Rae Callone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 10, 2005

Of the estimated 5 million Americans who have Alzheimer's disease, more than 7 in 10 live at home, primarily cared for by family and friends. Alzheimer's Disease: A Handbook for Caregivers, Family, and Friends features a workbook-type format aimed at increasing the caregiver's knowledge of the disease. As a result, these caregivers — whether family members, friends or health professionals — will be better equipped to nurture the dignity within people living with Alzheimer's and feel more confident doing so. The book is a tool for caregivers that will impact not only the way they relate to persons with Alzheimer's disease, but other relationships as well.

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About the Author

Pat R. Callone is the vice president of Institutional Relations for Creighton University. For six years she served on the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Association Midlands Chapter. She has experience with Alzheimer's as both an educator and as a caregiver. Barbara C. Vasiloff, is the co-founder and President of Discipline With Purpose, Inc.; Connie Kudlacek, is the Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association Midlands Chapter; Janaan Manternach, D. Min., is a well respected author and educator, and Dr. Roger A. Brumback, is a Professor of Pathology and Psychiatry and the Chairman of the Department of Pathology at the Creighton University School of Medicine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Demos Health; 1 edition (May 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932603131
• ISBN-13: 978-1932603132
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,264,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)