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THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE CAREGIVER'S HANDBOOK IBD

SALLY BURBANK
01 / 2019
9780998320625
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When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer',s disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:* áCan Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?* áWhen do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?* áHow do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?* áShould I correct her when she insists her dead sister is still alive?* áHow do I handle her repetitive questions and accusations without losing my patience (or mind!)* áHow do I keep her entertained?* áHow do I handle her sun-downing, burst of anger, or inappropriate public comments?* áHow do I keep her from wandering off and getting lost? How do I keep her safe?The Alzheimer',s Disease Caregiver',s Handbook: What to Remember When They Forget provides a comprehensive look at Alzheimer',s disease and otherádementias and tackles all of these thorny questions with the best advice of an experience doctor and a seasoned caregiver.Part I provides a comprehensive review of what Alzheimer',s disease is, how it is diagnosed, and its expected progression.Part II offers practical advice for the day-to-day obstacles a caregiver might face during each stage of the disease.Part III offers suggestions for the caregiver in preventing caregiver burnout.áPart IV provides an interesting review of current Alzheimer',s research and the aggresive commitment of researcher to combat this dreaded diseaseThe book ends with three humorous true stories about Alzheimer',s patients.The book is written byáDr. Sally Willard Burbank, an internistáwitháover thirty years of experience with dementia patients,áand Sue Pace Bell, a seasoned caregiver whoánursed her mother and husband&mdash,both Alzheimer',s patients&mdash,until their deaths. We have also included the collective advice from other caregivers and the staff of Abe',s Garden, a premier memory care center in Nashville.á

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