Ailments Diseases category: 10428 books
The Man He Used To Be
Dementia and My Mad Dad
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
'This is a wonderful, rather special book: funny, warm and loving but also thought-provoking and deeply moving. Absolutely unforgettable - ironically.'
ADAM KAY, Sunday Times bestselling author of This Is Going To Hurt
Inadvertent cross-dressing. Attempted murder. Jail break. A waltz at a funeral....
I'm Still Here
A New Philosophy of Alzheimer's Care
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2009
A revolutionary new approach to Alzheimer’s care, focusing on a patient’s strengths to maintain connections with others and the world
There currently is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease— though it can be treated. For the last fifteen years, John Zeisel, Ph.D. has spearheaded a movement...
The Alzheimer's Action Plan
The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2008
Is it really Alzheimer's? How to find out and intervene early to maintain the highest quality of life
"Most of us will either get Alzheimer's or care for a loved one who has. This action plan can empower you to make a difference."---Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
What would you do if your...
Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer's
One Daughter's Hopeful Story
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2007
Previously published in Hardcover as Dancing With Rose
One journalist's riveting and surprisingly hopeful in-the-trenches view of Alzheimer's
Nearly five million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer's. Like many children of Alzheimer's sufferers, Lauren Kessler, an accomplished...
What the hell happened to my brain?
Living Beyond Dementia
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2016
Kate Swaffer was just 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a form of younger onset dementia. In this book, she offers an all-too-rare first-hand insight into that experience, sounding a clarion call for change in how we ensure a better quality of life for people with dementia.
Kate describes...
A Dignified Life
The Best Friends™ Approach to Alzheimer's Care: A Guide for Care Partners
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2012
More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia. By the year 2030, experts estimate that as many as 66 million people around the world will be faced with this life-altering disease. Unfortunately, these staggering statistics impact millions...
Love in the Land of Dementia
Finding Hope in the Caregiver's Journey
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2013
Author is an internationally sought-after speaker and workshop presenter on this topic.
Self-published edition raised $80,000 for Alzheimer's charities.
With baby boomers aging, this topic is timely and relevant to a huge audience.
Release date will coincide with both National...
The Spectrum of Hope
An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2017
Imagine finding a glimmer of good news in a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. And imagine how that would change the outlook of the 5 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, not to mention their families, loved ones, and caretakers. A neurologist who’s been specializing...
When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's
What You Must Know, What You Can Do, and What You Should Expect A Dell Caregivin g Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2011
Provides caregivers with compassionate strategies for dealing with the challenges related to Alzheimer's, from memory loss and behavior problems to maintaining quality of life and taking important legal steps.
by Fay Risner
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2012
Millions of people have Alzheimer's disease and millions more are going to have AD. That means millions of caregivers need to know how to cope with this disease. Author Fay Risner CNA has written a book on understanding AD and how to cope with it for caregivers in the home and health fields. The book...
Activities for Older People in Care Homes
A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1970
When tasked with providing activities for older people in care homes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What constitutes an activity? How can you make sure activities are as positive and person-centred as possible? What can you actually do? Written by an experienced activity coordinator,...
by Sandy Burgener, Prudence Twigg
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2007
Memory loss can create problems in every aspect of a person's life. The challenge of communicating thoughts and feelings can be made even harder by other people's negative perceptions of dementia.
This book provides practical guidance for coping with progressive memory loss, and includes examples...
People with Dementia Speak Out
Creative Ways to Achieve Focus and Attention by Building on AD/HD Traits
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2015
In People with Dementia Speak Out, twenty-three people from diverse backgrounds share their experiences of living with dementia.
The contributors are honest about the frustrations and fears they face, but overall there is remarkably little self-pity and a great deal of optimism. The personal...
by Rachel Thompson, Dave Pulsford
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2012
For friends, family members and carers of people with dementia, understanding the condition and coping with the impact it has on their lives can be extremely challenging. This book, written specifically for these groups, explores each stage of the "journey with dementia" and explains not...