| Lela Knox Shanks's personal account of caregiving for her husband. Shanks describes her initial denial, her discovery of coping skills, her eventual acceptance of his illness, and her ultimate recognition that the key to successful caregiving lies in never losing sight of the patient's humanness. | |
| Up-to-date information on the medical aspects of the dementia caused by Alzheimer's: the importance of exercise and proper diet for patients; optimal living environments for patients; techniques for enhancing memory, orientation, and communication in patients, selecting the appropriate nursing home, and the benefits of support groups for Alzheimer's families. | |
| This book is written for people who are not in the medical profession. The author deals with the results of AD from the caregiver's point of view in order to assist in daily care. Up-to-date information on the medical aspects of the dementia caused by Alzheimer's: the importance of exercise and proper diet for patients; optimal living environments for patients; techniques for enhancing memory, orientation, and communication in patients, selecting the appropriate nursing home, and the benefits of support groups for Alzheimer's families. 20% Off Retail | |
| Dr. Edwards describes the researchers' efforts to discover the elusive cause of dementia and explains the profound changes dementia brings to victims' lives. 30% Off Retail | |
| Keeping your perspective; listening to your feelings; spirituality and the caregiver; psychotherapy and pastoral care | |
| What does it take to be a friend to a person with Alzheimer's disease? All the same ingredients that go into any friendship. This book shows how easily you can make a difference in the life of a family member or client in your care. 20% Off Retail | |
| This easy-to-use manual provides health care professionals with a complete curriculum for teaching caregivers the basic skills needed to work with people with Alzheimer's disease. |
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