Download or read book The 10 Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer s written by Dede Bonner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-11-04 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A good mind knows the right answers...but a great mind knows the right questions. And never are the 10 Best Questions™ more important than after the life-altering diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Drawing on cutting-edge research and advice given by experts from the Alzheimer's Association, Mayo Clinic, and UCLA's Memory Clinic and Center for Aging -- as well as personal stories from caretakers, including television star and activist Linda Dano and nationally syndicated columnist Harriet Cole -- The 10 Best Questions™ for Living with Alzheimer's is a guide you'll take with you to your doctor's office and keep close at hand as your loved one progresses from the initial diagnosis through all the stages of the disease. In addition to the medical questions, you'll also learn what you need to ask your spouse or parent; questions to assess home safety issues, driving skills, and home care; and how to care for your own emotional, legal, and financial health. With a wealth of resources and up-to-the-minute information, The 10 Best Questions™ for Living with Alzheimer's shows you and your family how to move past a scary diagnosis and use the power of questions to become your own best health advocate -- for yourself and for your loved one.
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Download or read book Is It Alzheimer s written by Peter V. Rabins and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is It Alzheimer's? is a quick, accessible, and essential reference for anyone who hopes to navigate the confusion of dementing illnesses.
Download or read book Alzheimer s Dementia For Dummies written by American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-02-03 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your sensitive, authoritative guide to Alzheimer's and dementia If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it's only natural to feel fraught with fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone. This friendly and authoritative guide is here to help you make smart, informed choices throughout the different scenarios you'll encounter as a person caring for someone diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. From making sense of a diagnosis to the best ways to cope with symptoms, Alzheimer's and Dementia For Dummies is the trusted companion you can count on as you navigate your way through this difficult landscape. Affecting one's memory, thinking, and behavior, dementia and Alzheimer's disease can't be prevented, cured, or slowed—but a diagnosis doesn't mean you have to be left helpless! Inside, you'll find out how to make sense of the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, understand the stages of the illnesses, and, most importantly, keep your loved one safe and comfortable—no matter how severe their symptoms are. Find out what to expect from Alzheimer's and dementia Discover what to keep in mind while caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia Uncover symptoms, causes, and risk factors of Alzheimer's and dementia Learn the critical information needed to help manage these illnesses Whether you're new to caring for a person affected by Alzheimer's or dementia or just looking for some answers and relief on your journey, this is the trusted resource you'll turn to again and again.
Download or read book Alzheimer s disease written by Rumi Michael Leigh and published by Rumi Michael Leigh. This book was released on 2022-08-21 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will explain the causes, the definition, signs and symptoms, stages, ant the treatment options of Alzheimer's disease. It will make you discover Alzheimer's disease in its entirety. All in the form of questions and answers to facilitate understanding of the subject.
Download or read book Alzheimer s written by Helen D. Davies and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C.1 GIFT. 02-15-2007. $10.95.
Download or read book Alzheimer s written by James Lindemann Nelson and published by Main Street Books. This book was released on 1997-10-13 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caring for a loved one who is terminally ill can be tremendously stressful under any circumstances. If that person has a degenerative and dementing disease such as Alzheimer's, and is unable to participate in decisions regarding his or her care, the stress is that much greater. When it comes to making those difficult moral and ethical decisions which will preserve the dignity and integrity of the patient while also maintaining the caregiver's own selfhood, this is the book that can help. How much should the patient be told? How strongly should he be urged to plan for his own future? Is it ever right to lie to the patient about her condition? When is it right to place your loved one in a nursing home--and not feel guilty about it? How do different family members arrive at agreement among themselves in each of these situations? Authors and bioethicists James and Hilde Lindemann Nelson have written an invaluable step-by-step guide to tackling these and other difficult decisions. Using their extensive research on moral issues in health care, the Nelsons create hypothetical scenarios that demonstrate some of the most common situations caregivers will have to face during every stage of the illness, and show by example how they can make the right choices for themselves, the patient, and the rest of the family. This invaluable information, combined with a state-by-state and city-by-city guide to agencies and support groups offering practical assistance, as well as a list of suggested reading on the subject, make this book unique--and the most complete source of advice available.
Download or read book Alzheimer s For Dummies written by Patricia B. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estimated 4 million people are living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases diagnosed every year. AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for themselves grows more dramatic as the disease progresses, creating profound implications for their families and healthcare providers. Its impact on families during the caregiving years is overwhelming. If you have a family member or close friend who’s suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and you’re looking for current, useful information, then Alzheimer’s For Dummies is for you. This reference guide also is helpful if you Need to know more about its diagnosis and treatment Want to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved one Are not the primary caregiver but want to know how to help Want to know how Alzheimer’s Disease is going to affect you and your loved one Alzheimer’s For Dummies takes a realistic look at Alzheimer’s Disease, what it is and what it isn’t. It offers pertinent, easy-to-understand advice for dealing with the myriad concerns and responsibilities that a primary caregiver must assume when managing an Alzheimer’s patient. Here’s a sampling of the information you’ll find in this valuable guide: Maneuvering through medical, legal, and financial tangles Distinguishing AD from other brain diseases and medical conditions Handling the fears that may accompany the diagnosis Evaluating current drug therapies; watching out for scams and quack treatments Finding the best doctors; dealing with attorneys and CPAs Looking at Medicare regulations Evaluating the cost of care The current state of research, diagnosis, and treatment Television personality Leeza Gibbons, whose mother was stricken with AD, writes in the foreword of this book, “There is no upside to keeping your head in the sand. This book is a crucial step in your new fight. Arm yourself with the knowledge waiting for you in these pages. It will help you find answers and resources as you adjust to your new reality.”
Download or read book Alzheimer s Disease and Dementia written by Steven R. Sabat and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer's is swiftly on the rise: it is estimated that every 67 seconds, someone develops the disease. For many, the words "Alzheimer's disease" or "dementia" immediately denote severe mental loss and, perhaps, madness. Indeed, the vast majority of media coverage of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other types of dementia focuses primarily on the losses experienced by people diagnosed and the terrible burden felt by care partners yearning for a "magic bullet" drug cure. Providing an accessible, question-and-answer-format primer on what touches so many lives, and yet so few of us understand, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: What Everyone Needs to Know® contributes what is urgently missing from public knowledge: unsparing investigation of their causes and manifestations, and focus on the strengths possessed by people diagnosed. Steven R. Sabat mines a large body of research to convey the genetic and biological aspects of Alzheimer's disease, its clinical history, and, most significantly, to reveal the subjective experience of those with Alzheimer's or dementia. By clarifying the terms surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's, which are two distinct conditions, Sabat corrects dangerous misconceptions that plague our understanding of memory dysfunction and many other significant abilities that people with AD and dementia possess even in the moderate to severe stages. People diagnosed with AD retain awareness, thinking ability, and sense of self; crucially, Sabat demonstrates that there are ways to facilitate communication even when the person with AD has great difficulty finding the words he or she wants to use. From years spent exploring and observing the points of view and experiences of people diagnosed, Sabat strives to inform as well as to remind readers of the respect and empathy owed to those diagnosed and living with dementia. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia conveys this type of information and more, which, when applied by family and professional caregivers, will help improve the quality of life of those diagnosed as well as of those who provide support and care.
Download or read book Alzheimer s Answer Book written by Charles Atkins and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Q & A Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary? Are there memory exercises I should be doing now? Is all dementia Alzheimer's, or are there other forms? How do I make time for both my parent with Alzheimer's and my children? How long can someone live with this disease? All caregivers and families touched by Alzheimer's and dementia face a seemingly overwhelming number of emotional decisions. The Alzheimer's Answer Book serves as a much-needed resource for you in this difficult time and is full of the sound advice and immediate guidance you need. Written by an experienced doctor who began his career as a geriatric psychiatrist, The Alzheimer's Answer Book covers such topics as: What are the causes of Alzheimer's and dementia What preparations do I need to make immediately after diagnosis? Are there medications available that help slow the progress of the disease? How can I tell if my parent is in pain? How can I avoid caregiver burnout when I'm constantly caring for a parent? Where can I find resources and support in my community? What are the differences between Medicare and Medicaid, and how do I know what insurance will and will not cover? Written in an easy-to-read Q & A format, The Alzheimer's Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers to all of your most pressing questions.
Download or read book When the Doctor Says Alzheimer s written by Betty Weiss and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although one in ten Americans over 65 and half of those over 80 has Alzheimers, its one of the most hidden, misunderstood diseases ever known. Because patients appear normal, few believe anything is wrong. Cognitive tests can't show the full extent of its devastation on victims and familiesand it is a family diseaseeveryone is affected. It doesnt happen overnight, it sneaks in over yearsdecades; denial, blame and conflicts arise, few know what to do. What caused it? Will I get it? He keeps falling. He's violent! Why isn't there a cure? The doctor doesn't understand. What's an MRI, MMSE? I feel so guilty. Not every anguished question has an answer, but many of them do, and learning how to best deal with much of it is found in this Revised Edition of "When the Doctor Says, 'Alzheimer's: Your Caregivers Guide to Alzheimers & Dementia. Its an indispensible book written by a hands-on caregiver with ten years of personal experience and endless research caring for her husband with Alzheimers and contains some of the best first-hand advice you'll ever receive. Caring for someone with Alzheimers is uniquely different from other medical conditions. In time, the patient is unable to help in his own care, even to follow such simple instructions as 'stand up' or 'sit down, creating a difficult situation for everyone. Perhaps you think when someone forgets, you just remind them; no one forgets their own children, how to eat, dress and use the bathroom! But they do! In this book, you'll learn things you need to know that will seem counterintuitive and require changes in your normal responses. You will come to understand the basics of the illness, why such bizarre things happen, and how to react to unexpected and on-going problems without making things worse.
Download or read book 100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer s and Age Related Memory Loss written by Jean Carper and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2010-09-20 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people think there is little or nothing you can do to avoid Alzheimer's. But scientists know this is no longer true. In fact, prominent researchers now say that our best and perhaps only hope of defeating Alzheimer's is to prevent it. After best-selling author Jean Carper discovered that she had the major susceptibility gene for Alzheimer's, she was determined to find all the latest scientific evidence on how to escape it. She discovered 100 surprisingly simple scientifically tested ways to radically cut the odds of Alzheimer's, memory decline, and other forms of dementia. Did you know that vitamin B 12 helps keep your brain from shrinking? Apple juice mimics a common Alzheimer's drug? Surfing the internet strengthens aging brain cells? Ordinary infections and a popular anesthesia may trigger dementia? Meditating spurs the growth of new neurons? Exercise is like Miracle-Gro for your brain? Even a few preventive actions could dramatically change your future by postponing Alzheimer's so long that you eventually outlive it. If you can delay the onset of Alzheimer's for five years, you cut your odds of having it by half. Postpone Alzheimer's for ten years, and you'll most likely never live to see it. 100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's will change the way you look at Alzheimer's and provide exciting new answers from the frontiers of brain research to help keep you and your family free of this heartbreaking disease.
Download or read book 100 Questions Answers about Alzheimer s Disease written by Marcin Sadowski (MD.) and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only text to provide a doctor's and patient's view. 100 Questions & Answers About Alzheimer's Disease gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, quality of life, caregiving, and much more.
Download or read book The 36 Hour Day written by Nancy L. Mace and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide.
Download or read book Understanding Alzheimer s Disease written by National Institute on Aging (U.S.) and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-read booklet will help readers learn about Alzheimer’s disease, its symptoms and treatments, when to see the doctor, research studies, and where caregivers can get help. Includes vignettes, a resource list, and glossary. Please also check out Understanding Memory Loss: What to do when you have trouble remembering, as another authoritative resource from the U.S. National Institutes of Health and U.S. National Institute on Aging availabe in the following formats: ePub ISBN: 9780160930133 Standard Web PDF ISBN: 9780160930140 Keywords: Alzheimer's disease; memory problems; dementia; causes; symptoms; treatments; caregiving help
Download or read book Alzheimer s Dementia written by Joanne Berrigan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fast and cheap reference for some of the most common questions around coping with the challenges of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. This tiny book is meant to act as a base from which to get a sense of what is happening and where to go from here. Based on insights and practices developed over 25 years in support of persons with mental health challenges. Consider this a coaches guide, providing grounding and a springboard to action.
Download or read book Into the Mist written by Deborah Uetz and published by . This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Into the Mist, When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's Disease answers the questions that come along with an Alzheimer's diagnosis. As Alzheimer's reaches epidemic proportion more and more families are searching for answers that will best equip them to meet their needs and those of the Alzheimer's patient. What are the symptoms of the early stages of Alzheimer's disease? When should someone stop driving? Why is my loved one becoming withdrawn and insecure? Are hallucinations an occurrence with Alzheimer's disease? Does Medicare or Medicaid cover expenses? How do I cope with the stress of constant care giving? Is Alzheimer's disease fatal? Many other topics are addressed by leading Aging experts, researchers and a Neuropsychologist. Along with factual information the reader will be told the stories of three families caring for a loved one from the earliest stages to the last stages. Their personal accounts put a human face on the challenges of Alzheimer's care giving. Jack, Frank and Shirley's stories are told by their daughters and they illustrate the commonalities and the differences among Alzheimer's patients and the way their families handle their most difficult challenges. The book began as a personal journal but grew into a comprehensive resource for Alzheimer's caregivers as well as a compilation of information from researchers, psychologists, Aging experts and families coping with this devastating illness all over the world. As you walk into the mist of Alzheimer's disease this book serves as a roadmap because of the life lessons of others who have traveled this road before you. Deborah Uetz wwww.intothemist.us
