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A compassionate and comprehensive guide for the families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients.
"Excellent.... Indispensable." -- -New York Times
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A compassionate and comprehensive guide for the families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients.
When people suffer from Alzheimer's disease, their family and friends usually must care for them and make decisions on their behalf, tasks that can be emotionally and physically draining. Backed by solid medical information about the specifics of the disease-from early signs, testing, and diagnosis to treatments and long-term care-this comprehensive guide will help family and caregivers alike be better prepared for the unique challenges ahead of them. An invaluable resource, Alzheimer's Disease explains how to cope with the many feelings provoked by the disease and provides practical care advice including ways to communicate and to make life safe and comfortable for the Alzheimer's patient.
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Alzhermer's disease affects more than four million people in North America, but when this book was first published in 1983, few people were aware of that statistic. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
breathe out three times, forgetful person, impaired person, confused person Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Alzhermer's disease affects more than four million people in North America, but when this book was first published in 1983, few people were aware of that statistic. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
breathe out three times, forgetful person, impaired person, confused person Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Social Security, United States, The Physical Challenges, New York, Medic Alert, Department of Social Services New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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