Alzheimer's Essentials (Paperback)

by Bretten C. Gordeau; Jeffrey G. Hillier (Author) "The first signs of "something being wrong" will be noticed by the individual themselves or by a spouse, family member, or friend..." (more)
Key Phrases: social model day care, health care surrogate, developing dementia, The Alzheimer's Association (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
An excellent and much needed handbook for families, friends and caregivers of those affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s. -- Patrick Gillette MD, July 2005

An excellent and much needed handbook for families, friends and caregivers of those affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s. --Patrick Gillette MD, July 2005

This accessible, comprehensive guide offers sound, practical advice – "must read" for every Alzheimer’s family." -- Gary Small MD, July, 2005

This accessible, comprehensive guide offers sound, practical advice – “must read” for every Alzheimer’s family.” --Gary Small MD, July, 2005

Product Description
Alzheimer's Essentials provides caregivers with the essential information about Alzheimer's disease in a concise, easy to read format. Focusing on the facts and emphasizing the importance of the role of the caregiver, this book shows them, in detail, how to prepare for their caregiver role.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Carma Publishing LLC (July 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976958104
• ISBN-13: 978-0976958109
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #751,861 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short book covers almost EVERYTHING!, July 18, 2006

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

Here's a short book that succinctly refers to almost everything relating to Alzheimer's. From the comprehensive overview of categories and types of dementia, to the therapies, and the extraordinarily clear section on caregiver planning. Highly recommended for every family whose loved one walks the road of dementia. Strongly urge every adult day care center, assisted living community, and nursing home give away copies to prospective clients.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knowledge is Power, January 14, 2007

By	Susan Berg "alzheimersideas" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book offers the reader, who is interested in Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, the most important facts that are essential to having the most positive experience possible. Alzheimer's disease is not a diagnosis a caregiver wants to hear. However if they do, knowing what to do and what to expect is key. Read this book to find out valuable information in a concise easy to understand format.
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

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Informative Book on Alzheimer's, May 11, 2007

By	Peter Parsonson "Peter Parsonson, Roskamp Ins... (Sarasota, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Alzheimer's disease afflicts not just the patient, but everyone else, particularly those who are responsible for daily caregiving. This is an excellent resource for folks trying to cope with this devastating disease and offers particularly valuable information for caregivers and family members.