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THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE CAREGIVER'S HANDBOOK IBD

SALLY BURBANK
09 / 2018
9780998320649
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Sinopsis

When a loved one shows signs of dementia, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-prepared. Dozens of decisions will need to be made: Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home? When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook? How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor? Should I correct her when she insists her dead sister is still alive? How do I handle her repetitive questions and accusations?á How do I keep her entertained? How do I handle her sun-downing, bursts of anger, or inappropriate public comments?á Should I quit taking her out altogether to avoid embarrassment? How do I keep her from wandering off and getting lost? Will Medicare pay for Mom&rsquo,s nursing home stay? If not, how can we afford it? Will we have to sell the house? The Caregiver&rsquo,s Guide to Alzheimer&rsquo,s Disease: What to Remember When They Forgetáprovides a comprehensive look at Alzheimer&rsquo,s disease and tackles all these thorny questions with the best advice of an experienced doctor and a seasoned caregiver. Part I reviews what Alzheimer&rsquo,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 provides suggestions on self-care to prevent caregiver burn-out. Part IV offers promising Alzheimer&rsquo,s research and the best advice from a top memory care center called Abe&rsquo,s Garden. The book ends with three humorous true stories about Alzheimer&rsquo,s patients. Dr. Sally Willard Burbank is an internist with thirty years of experience doctoring dementia patients and their stressed-out caregivers. Sue Pace Bell is a seasoned caregiver who nursed her mother and husband&mdash,both Alzheimer&rsquo,s patients&mdash,until their deaths. á á

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