A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease 300 Tips for Making Life Easier 1st Edition by Roger Brumback, Patricia Callone, Connie Kudlacek, Janaan Manternach, Barbara Vasiloff ISBN 1934559008 9781934559000

A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier 1st Edition by Roger A. Brumback, Patricia R. Callone, Connie Kudlacek, Janaan D. Manternach, Barbara C. Vasiloff – Ebook PDF Instant Download/Delivery: 1934559008, 9781934559000

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ISBN 10: 1934559008

ISBN 13: 9781934559000

Author:  Roger A. Brumback, Patricia R. Callone, Connie Kudlacek, Janaan D. Manternach, Barbara C. Vasiloff 

A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier 1st Edition: An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. That number continues to grow – by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer’s could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a devastating disorder of the brain’s nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents throughout the disease process. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the progression of Alzheimer’s and the unique challenges encountered at each stage.

Section A: The major part of the book divides the progression of the disease into Stages: the Pre-Clinical Stage; Early-To-Mild Stage, which marks the onset of the disease; Moderate Stage; and the Severe Stage. Hundreds of practical tips geared to coping and compensating at each level of the disease provide support for the affected individual and the caregiver.

Section B: A bonus section of questions and answers addresses specific issues caregivers face and give them points to reflect on as they continue the process. Key topics covered include:

• Legal and financial issues
• Family Forums in the caregiving process
• The role of medication at various stages of the disease
• Helping children understand what is happening to a loved one
• Handling the holidays and celebrations
• Making the living environment more stimulating and enjoyable

Section C: Lists resources and suggests websites to find additional information about the disease itself as well as related valuable networks.

With an abundance of pointers and guidelines for affected individuals, their families, friends and caregivers, A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier is essential for all readers who want to focus on the capabilities that remain instead of those that have been lost.

 

A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier 1st Edition Table of contents:

Section A: Tips for Making Life Easier During the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

Chapter I: Pre-Alzheimer’s Stage – Wonder and Worry

• Scenario
• Overview of the Pre-Alzheimer’s Stage
• The Key Functions of the Brain in the Pre-Alzheimer’s Stage
  • Memory
  • Language
  • Complex Tasks
  • Social Skills
  • Judgment/Reasoning
  • Ambulation
  • Senses
• Is It Old Age or Dementia?
• What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?
• The Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease in the Brain
• A Caregiver’s Perspective: Nurture What Remains
• A Life-Altering Experience
• Patient’s Bill of Rights

Chapter II: Early-to-Mild Stage – Something’s Going Wrong

• Scenario
• Overview of the Early-to-Mild Stage
• Changes in the Brain in the Early-to-Mild Stage
• Tips to Assist the Caregiver in the Early-to-Mild Stage
  • Memory
  • Language
  • Complex Tasks
  • Social Skills
  • Judgment/Reasoning
  • Ambulation
  • Senses

Chapter III: Moderate Stage – So Many Changes

• Scenario
• Overview of the Moderate Stage
• Changes in the Brain in the Moderate Stage
• Tips to Assist the Caregiver in the Moderate Stage
  • Memory
  • Language
  • Complex Tasks
  • Social Skills
  • Judgment/Reasoning
  • Ambulation
  • Senses

Chapter IV: Severe Stage – Making Every Moment Count

• Scenario
• Overview of the Severe Stage
• Changes in the Brain in the Severe Stage
• Tips to Assist the Caregiver in the Severe Stage
  • Memory
  • Language
  • Complex Tasks
  • Social Skills
  • Judgment/Reasoning
  • Ambulation
  • Senses

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Section B: Helpful Information Concerning Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementia

• Questions and Answers
• Adjusting to Limitations
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • When Do You Tell Others?
  • Long-Distance Care
  • Family Forums
  • Key Financial Issues
  • Key Legal Issues
  • Medications and Other Illnesses
  • Changing Living Circumstances
  • Living Environment
  • Changing Caregiver Roles
  • Holidays
  • Telling Young Children
  • Spirituality

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Section C: Resources Available for Those Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease

• Resources
• Local Resources
• Alzheimer’s Disease Information on the Internet
  • Web Sites Devoted to Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Web Sites for Specific Racial/Ethnic Groups
  • Web Sites Focusing on Senior Health Concerns
• Financial Help Programs
• Newsletters and E-mail Alerts
• Research on Alzheimer’s Disease
• Articles Written About Alzheimer’s Disease
• Support Groups
• Hospice and Palliative Care

 

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