In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer: A Workbook to Protect Your Loved One [Spiral-bound]

Mark Warner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1557533997 | ISBN-13: 978-1557533999

Every year there are more than 125,000 reports of people with Alzheimer's disease who wander away from their home or care facility and are unable to find their way back. Statistics indicate that of these loved ones who are not found within 24 hours, approximately half do not survive. Mark Warner has devised this workbook as an aid to gathering the information necessary to avert a personal disaster. The book, sturdily bound and easy to use, is complete with the forms that need to be filled out and the pertinent questions that need to be asked to enhance the search for and discovery of a loved one in the event he/she wanders away. With In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer, readers will have all the information they need in one place to provide immediately to those who will be looking for their loved one, including the local law enforcement authorities.

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About the Author

Mark Warner is one of the nation's foremost authorities on modifying living environments to accommodate the needs of seniors suffering from age-related illnesses and conditions. He is a registered architect certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and author of the highly acclaimed book The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's-Proofing Your Home, now in its second edition. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, American Society on Aging, the Alzheimer's Association, the Alzheimer's Community Care Association of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and the Florida Council on Aging.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 100 pages
• Publisher: Purdue University Press (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557533997
• ISBN-13: 978-1557533999
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #383,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dementia CAREGIVERS: complete this workbook., July 18, 2006

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Brenda Avadian, MA "TheCaregiversVoice.com" (Pearblossom, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer: A Workbook to Protect Your Loved One (Spiral-bound)

Having experienced "The Great Escape" in 1996 after my 87-year old father with Alzheimer's disappeared from the nursing home, this book covers everything, including steps to take when your loved one is missing. I urge every enforcement agency to use copies of this book in training; especially, how to approach and talk with a person with dementia. Family caregivers need to complete this workbook and hope they never have to use it. Completing it does provide a wonderful detailed history of our loved ones.

5.0 out of 5 stars A "user friendly" instructional workbook and guide to the "what-to-do" aspect of dealing with a wandering Alzheimer's patient, May 3, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer: A Workbook to Protect Your Loved One (Spiral-bound)

In Search Of The Alzheimer's Wanderer: A Workbook To Protect Your Loved One by Mark L. Warner is a "user friendly" instructional workbook and guide to the "what-to-do" aspect of dealing with a wandering Alzheimer's patient. Acting as an in-depth reference for all caregivers of patients and loved ones with Alzheimer's, In Search Of The Alzheimer's Wanderer details just what to do in anticipation and planning for a wandering occurrence with such things as understanding what objects they may never leave home without, what behaviors they might display to attract attention, and whether or not they might hide while being searched for, as well as a comprehensive list of things to do in order of time from fifteen minutes after the discovery of the missing, to the first hour, etc. In Search Of The Alzheimer's Wanderer is commended to all caregivers of Alzheimer's patients for its invaluable ideas and strategies which are likely to become necessary in the incident of a wandering individual. Also very highly recommended from Purdue University Press is Mark L. Warner's The Complete Guide To Alzheimer's Proofing Your Home (1557532-028).

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "user friendly" instructional workbook and guide to the "what-to-do" aspect of dealing with a wandering Alzheimer's patient, May 3, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer: A Workbook to Protect Your Loved One (Spiral-bound)

In Search Of The Alzheimer's Wanderer: A Workbook To Protect Your Loved One by Mark L. Warner is a "user friendly" instructional workbook and guide to the "what-to-do" aspect of dealing with a wandering Alzheimer's patient. Acting as an in-depth reference for all caregivers of patients and loved ones with Alzheimer's, In Search Of The Alzheimer's Wanderer details just what to do in anticipation and planning for a wandering occurrence with such things as understanding what objects they may never leave home without, what behaviors they might display to attract attention, and whether or not they might hide while being searched for, as well as a comprehensive list of things to do in order of time from fifteen minutes after the discovery of the missing, to the first hour, etc. In Search Of The Alzheimer's Wanderer is commended to all caregivers of Alzheimer's patients for its invaluable ideas and strategies which are likely to become necessary in the incident of a wandering individual. Also very highly recommended from Purdue University Press is Mark L. Warner's The Complete Guide To Alzheimer's Proofing Your Home (1557532-028).