Although one in ten Americans over 65 and half of those over 80 has Alzheimer's, it's one of the most hidden, misunderstood diseases ever known. Because patients appear normal, few believe anything is wrong. Cognitive tests can't show the full extent of its devastation on victims and families-and it is a family disease-everyone is affected. It doesn't happen overnight, it sneaks in over years-decades; denial, blame and conflicts arise, few know what to do. What caused it? Will I get it? He keeps falling. He's violent Why isn't there a cure? The doctor doesn't understand. What's an MRI, MMSE? I feel so guilty. Not every anguished question has an answer, but many of them do, and learning how to best deal with much of it is found in this Revised Edition of "When the Doctor Says, 'Alzheimer's: ' Your Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's & Dementia." It's an indispensible book written by a hands-on caregiver with ten years of personal experience and endless research caring for her husband with Alzheimer's and contains some of the best first-hand advice you'll ever receive. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's is uniquely different from other medical conditions. In time, the patient is unable to help in his own care, even to follow such simple instructions as 'stand up' or 'sit down, ' creating a difficult situation for everyone. Perhaps you think when someone forgets, you just remind them; no one forgets their own children, how to eat, dress and use the bathroom But they do In this book, you'll learn things you need to know that will seem counterintuitive and require changes in your normal responses. You will come to understand the basics of the illness, why such bizarre things happen, and how to react to unexpected and on-going problems without making things worse.

Paralyzed as the result of a medical error and fighting for a life that was statistically deemed inconceivable. It was in 2007 Keith J McCormick was presented with The Kessler Institute's Triumph Of The Human Spirit Award In essence I could not think of a better person to have written this book.

A resource for families of patients in the intensive care unit of a hospital.

Pharmacologic intervention is a cornerstone of paramedic treatment. Pharmacology Applications, Revised First Edition covers the relevant issues of pharmacology as they relate to the field practice of the paramedic. The text gives students a comprehensive understanding of the indications, contraindications, and side effects of medications, as well as insight into the pathophysiology and etiology of conditions requiring rapid pharmacologic intervention. In addition, progressive case studies are found in each chapter. The cases follow patients from dispatch through delivery to the emergency department and cover every aspect of assessment and treatment.

Months before Jay's first symptoms appeared, I felt compelled to start keeping a journal. Looking back on those fledgling entries, I recognize now that my decision to begin journaling at that particular time was prophetic.

Writing in that "safe place" reconnected me to my heavenly Father during the most turbulent time of my life. As Jay was losing his battle with ALS, I found myself groping for the journal and pen.

At my lowest times, I found God speaking encouragement to me through others. Countless times I recorded something in my journals spoken from the lips of strangers, friends, mentors, and pastors. These were bits of light and wisdom that I tried to implement in my hectic life as Jay's wife and caregiver. Now I'm very grateful they are preserved as a resource during times of trouble.

As you juggle the physical and emotional challenges of being a caregiver or caring supporter, it is my prayer that this book will provide encouragement, compassion, affirmation and hope. God will meet you right were you are, and remain beside you every step of the way. Join Him where He is already at work. He will equip you to do all that you need to accomplish, just as He led me through my journey to completion, one step at a time.