Untangling Alzheimer's

The Guide for Families and Professionals

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Ailments & Diseases, Diseases
Cover of the book Untangling Alzheimer's by Tam Cummings, The Dementia Association
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Author: Tam Cummings ISBN: 9780985445034
Publisher: The Dementia Association Publication: October 8, 2013
Imprint: The Dementia Association Language: English
Author: Tam Cummings
ISBN: 9780985445034
Publisher: The Dementia Association
Publication: October 8, 2013
Imprint: The Dementia Association
Language: English
A gerontologist explains dementia and Alzheimer's disease, from diagnosis to death in terms family and professional caregivers can understand. The stages of dementia, the history of Alzheimer's and the physiology of the disease are explained. Communication techniques, working with and tracking combative behaviors for the doctor are discussed, as well as techniques to address caregiver stress. Activities for person's with dementia are offered. The progression of the disease with an emphasis on the A's of Alzheimer's are provided, giving caregivers a clear explanation of falls, loss of speech, movement and memory. Vignettes from case histories are used to illustrate key points in the book. A detailed and compassionate explanation of the end of life is presented for caregivers.
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A gerontologist explains dementia and Alzheimer's disease, from diagnosis to death in terms family and professional caregivers can understand. The stages of dementia, the history of Alzheimer's and the physiology of the disease are explained. Communication techniques, working with and tracking combative behaviors for the doctor are discussed, as well as techniques to address caregiver stress. Activities for person's with dementia are offered. The progression of the disease with an emphasis on the A's of Alzheimer's are provided, giving caregivers a clear explanation of falls, loss of speech, movement and memory. Vignettes from case histories are used to illustrate key points in the book. A detailed and compassionate explanation of the end of life is presented for caregivers.

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