Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Este libro, escrito por una experta cuidadora y un médico especialista en el tratamiento de una enfermedad que cada vez tiene mayor incidencia en nuestra sociedad, cumple dos objetivos: proporcionar multitud de sabios consejos para cualquier situación imaginable en que pueda encontrarse la persona que cuida a un paciente de Alzheimer y, al mismo tiempo, definir la enfermedad, examinar sus posibles causas y describir los tratamientos más eficaces. Organizada alfabéticamente con el fin de facilitar una consulta rápida, esta guía ofrece un sinfín de consejos prácticos para que el enfermo que estás cuidando disfrute de la mejor calidad de vida posible. El libro explora las técnicas que permiten establecer una buena comunicación con el paciente y enseña nuevas estrategias para afrontar las situaciones emocionalmente difíciles.

Now in its third edition, Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias uses concise and clear language to outline the symptoms, effects and treatments used to combat the progress of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias likely to be suffered by older patients. Enriched by case studies from his own clinical practice, Dr. Agronin creates a volume full of humanity, insight, and knowledge that is sure to inform and improve the habits and methods of any clinician who deals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of people, and this book is especially for caregivers. This collection, a joint project with the Alzheimer’s Association, is filled with 101 stories of love and lessons from others like you, will support and encourage you as you care for your loved one.

A powerful, ground-shifting account of caring for a parent with Alzheimer's about which Maya Angelou exclaimed, "Joy!" Since Cathie Borrie delivered her keynote performance at the World Alzheimer's Day event sponsored by the Community and Access Programs of the Museum of Modern Art, her self-published manuscript has won rapturous praise from noted writers and Alzheimer's experts alike, from Maya Angelou, Lisa Genova, and Molly Peacock to Dr. Bill Thomas, Jed A. Levine of the Alzheimer's Association, NYC, and Meryl Comer of the Geoffrey Beene Foundation Alzheimer's Initiative.

Caring for someone with dementia means devotedly and patiently doing a hundred little things each day. Few care providers are trained to meet the challenges of dementia, however--and that is where A Loving Approach to Dementia Care can help. The book offers practical, compassionate advice on overcoming caregiving obstacles and maintaining meaningful relationships with loved ones who have dementia and memory loss. Laura Wayman's program of care emphasizes communication, affirmative response, and empowerment--transforming the caregiving process from a burden into a fulfilling journey. --publisher

Deeply personal and illuminating, Slow Dancing With a Stranger offers insight and guidance for navigating Alzheimer’s challenges. It is also an urgent call to action for intensive research and a warning that we must prepare for the future, instead of being controlled by a disease and a healthcare system unable to fight it.