Alzheimer's Through the Stages

Alzheimer's Through the Stages
Author: Mary Moller
Publisher: Althea Press
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2019-05-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781641522700

Caring for Your Loved One (and Yourself) Through Alzheimer's Alzheimers books should help everyone involved through this incredibly difficult time. That's why Alzheimer's Through the Stages shows you what you can do for your loved one--and yourself--every step of the way. This book's detailed descriptions of all seven stages of the disease are both helpful and comforting. With each section divided into three parts--what to expect, what to say, and what to do--this is one of the easiest to use Alzheimers books for caregivers. Alzheimer's Through the Stages includes: A COMPLETE GUIDE--Go beyond other Alzheimers books as you learn what's happening and what you should do during all 7 stages of the disease. EASY-TO-USE ADVICE--Detailed guides and sample dialogues help you handle everything from doctor visits to mood swings--making this one of the most useful Alzheimers books. SELF-CARE FOR CAREGIVERS--Discover the importance of your own wellbeing and how taking care of yourself is critical to successful caregiving. Discover one of the only Alzheimers books that lets you concentrate on what matters most--caring for both your loved one and yourself.

Alzheimer's Through the Stages

Alzheimer's Through the Stages
Author: Mary Moller MSW, CAS
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2019-05-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1641522712

How to stay strong, together—through all the stages of Alzheimer's Alzheimers books should help everyone involved through this incredibly difficult time. That's why Alzheimer's Through the Stages shows you what you can do for your loved one—and yourself—every step of the way. This book's detailed descriptions of all seven stages of the disease are both helpful and comforting. With each section divided into three parts—what to expect, what to say, and what to do—this is one of the easiest to use Alzheimers books for caregivers. Alzheimer's Through the Stages includes: A COMPLETE GUIDE—Go beyond other Alzheimers books as you learn what's happening and what you should do during all 7 stages of the disease. EASY-TO-USE ADVICE—Detailed guides and sample dialogues help you handle everything from doctor visits to mood swings—making this one of the most useful Alzheimers books. SELF-CARE FOR CAREGIVERS—Discover the importance of your own wellbeing and how taking care of yourself is critical to successful caregiving. Discover one of the only Alzheimers books that lets you concentrate on what matters most—caring for both your loved one and yourself.

Living Your Best with Early-Stage Alzheimer's

Living Your Best with Early-Stage Alzheimer's
Author: Lisa Snyder
Publisher: Sunrise River Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2011-09-08
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1934716189

Speaks directly to the person diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's and offers them the information they need to move ahead.

A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease

A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease
Author: Roger A. Brumback, MD
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1934559008

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.

Developing Support Groups for Individuals with Early-stage Alzheimer's Disease

Developing Support Groups for Individuals with Early-stage Alzheimer's Disease
Author: Robyn Yale
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1995
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

Step-by-step guidelines show how to facilitate and administer a support group for early-stage Alzheimer's patients, from selecting group participants to addressing administrative concerns. Includes role plays for practicing ways to handle difficult situations, advice on involving caregivers and family members, and numerous sample interview, screening, evaluation, and observation forms and contractual agreements. A review of the author's study on patient groups includes research questions, procedures, and results. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Alzheimer's from the Inside Out

Alzheimer's from the Inside Out
Author: Richard Taylor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2007
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease profoundly alters lives and creates endless uncertainty about the future. How does a person cope with such a life-changing discovery? What are the hopes and fears of someone living with this disease? How does he want to be treated? How does he feel as the disease alters his brain, his relationships, and ultimately himself? Richard Taylor provides illuminating responses to these and many other questions in this collection of provocative essays. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at age 61, the former psychologist courageously shares an account of his slow transformation and deterioration and the growing division between his world and the world of others. With poignant clarity, candor, and even occasional humor, more than 80 brief essays address difficult issues faced by those with Alzheimer's disease, including the loss of independence and personhood unwanted personality shifts communication difficulties changes in relationships with loved ones and friends the declining ability to perform familiar tasks This rare, insightful exploration into the world of individuals with Alzheimer's disease is a captivating read for anyone affected personally or professionally by the devastating disease. Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's disease will take comfort in the voice of a fellow traveler experiencing similar challenges, frustrations, and triumphs. Family and professional caregivers will be enlightened by Taylor's revealing words, gaining a better understanding of an unfathomable world and how best to care for someone living in it.

Talking to Alzheimer's

Talking to Alzheimer's
Author: Claudia Strauss
Publisher:
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2001
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

Simple ways to connect when you visit with a family member or friend.

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease: Your Easy -to-Use- Guide from the National Institute on Aging (Revised January 2019)

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease: Your Easy -to-Use- Guide from the National Institute on Aging (Revised January 2019)
Author: National Institute on Aging
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2019-04-13
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0359588190

The guide tells you how to: Understand how AD changes a person Learn how to cope with these changes Help family and friends understand AD Plan for the future Make your home safe for the person with AD Manage everyday activities like eating, bathing, dressing, and grooming Take care of yourself Get help with caregiving Find out about helpful resources, such as websites, support groups, government agencies, and adult day care programs Choose a full-time care facility for the person with AD if needed Learn about common behavior and medical problems of people with AD and some medicines that may help Cope with late-stage AD

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease
Author: Ahmed Moustafa
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2021-08-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128213353

Nearly 44 million people have Alzheimer’s or related dementia worldwide, according to the Alzheimer’s Disease International organization. That number is expected to double every 20 years. Unlike other books on the market, Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding Biomarkers, Big Data, and Therapy covers recent advancements in cognitive, clinical, neural, and therapeutic aspects of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. First, readers are introduced to cognitive and clinical studies, focusing on the different types of memory impairment, past and future thinking. This includes the prevalence of depression, its relationship to other symptoms, and the quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, the book discusses recent studies on memory dysfunction in advanced-stage Alzheimer’s disease, in comparison to early-stage, including a chapter on the underlying factors in the transition from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Following this section, the book presents recent studies on the role of different cortical and subcortical structures in the development of various symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease, as well as different neural biomarkers underlying the development and treatment of the disease. In the last section of the book, therapeutic aspects of Alzheimer’s disease, focusing on behavioral and pharmacological treatments of sleep disorders, memory problems, and depression, are reviewed. The book aids readers in understanding the advances in research and care, making it a prime tool for all clinicians, psychologists, researchers, neurologists, and caregivers of dementia patients. Reviews recent developments of cognitive and clinical studies Covers factors underlying the transition from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease Discusses different neural biomarkers underlying the development and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease Provides a comparison of the effectiveness of various types of treatments

Counseling People with Early-stage Alzheimer's Disease

Counseling People with Early-stage Alzheimer's Disease
Author: Robyn Yale
Publisher: Health Professions Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781938870071

People with early dementia face enormous challenges in coping with their condition, yet they typically receive no personalized education or support following the diagnosis. Counseling empowers them to understand and come to terms with the illness while also learning to manage and make healthy adaptations to it. With the rapid increase in people diagnosed with early memory impairment--and demand for better support services--this groundbreaking new guide gives you essential tools to become an integral partner in a process that helps people adjust to the many changes in their lives. Presenting an innovative new counseling framework designed around the unique problems and needs arising from dementia, Counseling People with Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease guides the counselor and client through the many emotional, practical, and lifestyle issues to be faced. In her new and easy-to-follow protocol, Robyn Yale--an internationally renowned expert on early-stage support groups--explores topics that include identity and self-esteem, resilience, relating to and educating others, stress management, and more. You will come away with an expanded repertoire of specialized skills and support roles--including coach, care planner, mediator, communications specialist, and problem solver--that will dramatically improve your ability to assist people with early dementia to - work through complex emotions - tap into useful coping mechanisms - focus on capabilities - adapt to practical circumstances in their day-to-day activities - retain maximum autonomy over lifestyle preferences - find new ways to move forward with their lives At the heart of this approach is the unique story behind each relationship forged between the person with dementia and the counselor. It is sure to spark inspiration and self-discovery--in yourself and in those with whom you work!