"COPING with ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE and other DEMENTING ILLNESSES', part of the COPING WITH AGING SERIES.

by Mary Norton Kindig, Molly Carnes

Publisher's Description:

"The books in the Coping with Aging Series are written for men and women coping with the challenges of aging, and for their families and other caregivers. The authors are all experienced practitioners:doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists, nutritionists, audiologists, physical and occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists...The Coping with Aging Series is offered as help for people who need and want to help themselves." John C.Rosenbek,Ph.D.,Series Editor and Molly Carnes,M.D.,Medical Editor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1- Overview

2-Forgetfulness: When to Worry

3-The Brain

4-The Medical Evaluation

5-Alzheimer's Disease

6-Performing Daily Tasks

7-Maintaining Hygiene

8-Enjoying Social and Leisure Activities

9-Safety

10-Emotional Changes

11-Behavioral Changes

12-Communication

13-Families:Finding Ways to Cope

14-Financial and Legal Planning

15-Ongoing Medical Care

16-Providing Care at Home

17-Residential Facilities

18-Nursing Homes

19-Death

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