A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier [Paperback]

Patricia Callone (Author), M.A. Barbara Vasiloff (Author), M.D. Roger Brumback (Author), Janaan Manternach (Author), Connie Kudlacek (Author)

Book Description

Series: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier | Publication Date: December 28, 2005

An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. That number continues to grow — by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a devastating disorder of the brain's nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. Winner of the 2006 American Journal of Nursing Book of Year Award, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents throughout the disease process. Chapters cover legal and financial issues, family forums in the caregiving process, the role of medication at various stages of the disease, helping children understand what is happening to a loved one, handling the holidays and celebrations, and making the living environment more stimulating and enjoyable. With an abundance of pointers and guidelines for affected individuals, their families, friends and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease is essential for all readers who want to focus on the capabilities that remain instead of those that have been lost.

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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: 128 pages
• Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing; 1 edition (December 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932603166
• ISBN-13: 978-1932603163
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Nervous System

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful tool for the caregiver, February 19, 2008

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Susan Berg "alzheimersideas" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier (Paperback)

This book is a must have for any person dealing with a loved one, friend or client with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The tips are practical and readable. It is important for those caring for someone with dementia to have the proper tools. Also you want to focus on skills an afflicted person still has. Important also is keeping the mind of an Alzheimer's person active because this will help slow the decline. This book gives you practical tips on how to do that
by Susan Berg, author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby: Meaningful, Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful source of information, June 1, 2007

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Gina Lypaczewski - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier (Paperback)

This book gives a clear and concise summary of changes which occur in the brain and in the behavior of the patient with Alzheimer's Disease. Dividing the book into three sections based on the stages of the disease is very useful. The tips for making life easier can easily be implemented.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book I wanted to write, October 24, 2008

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Angela Thomas "Geriatric Care Manager" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier (Paperback)

I am a geriatric care manager and was the primary caregiver for my aunt for 7 years before she died from AD. The experience of caring for her was challenging but also very positive and life transforming for me. This book captures the heart of my experience and presents Alzheimer's Disease and caring for a loved one with it in a very life affirming way. It gives hope and meaning to a difficult but not hopeless situation. The many practical ideas presented in the book are invaluable and come straight from the real lives of experienced caregivers. I can highly recommend it.
The companion volume, "Alzheimer's Disease: The Dignity Within: A Handbook for Caregivers, Family and Friends" is also excellent.