Into the Mist, When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's Disease
answers the questions that come along with an Alzheimer's
diagnosis. As Alzheimer's reaches epidemic proportion more and more
families are searching for answers that will best equip them to
meet their needs and those of the Alzheimer's patient.What are the
symptoms of the early stages of Alzheimer's disease? When should
someone stop driving?Why is my loved one becoming withdrawn and
insecure?Are hallucinations an occurrence with Alzheimer's
disease?Does Medicare or Medicaid cover expenses?How do I cope with
the stress of constant care giving?Is Alzheimer's disease
fatal?These are may other topics are addressed by leading Aging
experts, researchers and a Neuropsychologist.Along with factual
information the reader will be told the stories of three families
caring for a loved one from the earliest stages to the last stages.
Their personal accounts will put a human face on the challenges of
Alzheimer's care giving. Jack, Frank and Shirley's stories are told
by their daughters and they illustrate the commonalities and the
differences among Alzheimer's patients and the way their families
handle their most difficult challenges. This book began as my
personal journal but grew into a comprehensive resource for
Alzheimer's caregivers as well as a compilation of information from
researchers, psychologists, Aging experts and families coping with
this devastating illness all over the world. As you walk into the
mist of Alzheimer's disease this book will serve as a roadmap and
the life lessons of others who have traveled this road before you.
General
| Imprint: |
X Libris
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
August 2005 |
| First published: |
August 2005 |
| Authors: |
Deborah Uetz
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
312 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4134-9261-3 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Health, Home & Family >
Family & health >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-4134-9261-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781413492613 |
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