Product Description

Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, the practical information here 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 four stages of Alzheimer's with hundreds of practical tips for coping at each level

*Section B: Q&A for caregivers, including legal and financial issues, medication, helping children understand, handling the holidays and more.

*Section C: Resources and websites.

This is an essential book for all those who want to focus on the capabilities that remain instead of those that have been lost.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16936 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781932603163
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Patricia R. Callone, M.A., M.R.E. is VP of Institutional Relations for Creighton U. and served on the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Association Midlands Chapter. She has experience with Alzheimer’s as both an educator and as a caregiver.

Barbara C. Vasiloff, M.A., is Co-founder of Discipline With Purpose, Inc. She has taught for over 25 years and is a lecturer at Creighton U., and St. Cecilia’s Cathedral. She is the author of Teaching Children Self-Discipline: 15 Essential Skills and Anyone Can Be A Bully.

Connie Kudlacek has been the Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Midlands Chapter for the past eighteen years. Caregiving has been a part of Connie’s life for over fifty-years beginning with caring for her mother who had cancer at a very early age.

Customer Reviews

Wonderful source of information
This book gives a clear and concise summary of changes which occur in the brain and in the behavior of the patient with Alzheimer's Disease. Dividing the book into three sections based on the stages of the disease is very useful. The tips for making life easier can easily be implemented.

The book I wanted to write
I am a geriatric care manager and was the primary caregiver for my aunt for 7 years before she died from AD. The experience of caring for her was challenging but also very positive and life transforming for me. This book captures the heart of my experience and presents Alzheimer's Disease and caring for a loved one with it in a very life affirming way. It gives hope and meaning to a difficult but not hopeless situation. The many practical ideas presented in the book are invaluable and come straight from the real lives of experienced caregivers. I can highly recommend it.
The companion volume, "Alzheimer's Disease: The Dignity Within: A Handbook for Caregivers, Family and Friends" is also excellent.

A powerful tool for the caregiver
This book is a must have for any person dealing with a loved one, friend or client with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The tips are practical and readable. It is important for those caring for someone with dementia to have the proper tools. Also you want to focus on skills an afflicted person still has. Important also is keeping the mind of an Alzheimer's person active because this will help slow the decline. This book gives you practical tips on how to do that
by Susan Berg, author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby: Meaningful, Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals