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Second edition. |
| Description |
xxiv, 341 pages ; 23 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
The big picture. Expert insights and inspiration from the Wizards of Alz -- Everyday problems: Why they happen, practical solutions. Personality changes ; Memory problems ; Help-related issues ; Behavior problems ; Sexuality-related problems ; Communication problems ; Personal care problems ; Eating problems ; Health problems -- Personal & family stressors: What helps when "everything else" undermines you. Stess and what feeds it ; Family-related stressors ; Emotional stressors ; Practical stressors -- Resources: A toolkit for family caregivers. Stages of Alzheimer's: Overview ; Test yourself: Are you headed for burnout? ; 11 warning signs of depression ; More sources of help. |
| Summary |
What every family member of a loved one with dementia needs to know: How to help without sacrificing YOU. In Surviving Alzheimer's you'll find: -- The best, most current thinking on how to enhance quality of life and safety while minimizing stress on everyone involved. -- The "Why This, Try This" approach to understanding what's behind odd, frustrating behaviors -- and what you can do about them. -- How to defuse resentment, guilt, anger, and family friction. -- Lifesaving insights from a team of top dementia-care experts from geriatrics, psychiatry, social work, law, dementia therapy, and caregiver advocacy. -- Stories and ideas from real families. -- A fast, scannable format, unlike any other Alzheimer's guide, perfect for the short-on-time caregiver.--Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Alzheimer's disease -- Care.
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Caregivers.
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Alzheimer's disease.
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Alzheimer Disease (DNLM)D000544 |
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Caregivers -- psychology (DNLM)D017028Q000523 |
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Family Relations (DNLM)D005195 |
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Caregivers (DNLM)D017028 |
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Maladie d'Alzheimer (CaQQLa)201-0114128 -- Soins. (CaQQLa)201-0377499 |
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Aidants naturels. (CaQQLa)201-0193156 |
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Maladie d'Alzheimer. (CaQQLa)201-0114128 |
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Alzheimer's disease. (OCoLC)fst00806532
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Alzheimer's disease -- Care.
(OCoLC)fst00806535
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Caregivers. (OCoLC)fst00847331
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| Genre |
Popular Work (DNLM)D020496
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| ISBN |
9780615936413 : $14.99 |
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0615936415 |
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