Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends and Caregivers

by Daniel Kuhn | Health, Mind & Body | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0897933974 Global Overview for this book
Registered by BruceAlexander of Ruidoso, New Mexico USA on 4/19/2014
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Journal Entry 1 by BruceAlexander from Ruidoso, New Mexico USA on Saturday, April 19, 2014
The only book to offer knowledge and support for the early stages of Alzheimer's disease

Where can you turn if someone you love has just been diagnosed with or shows signs of having Alzheimers? According to author Daniel Kuhn, the early stages of Alzheimer's are a difficult time for relatives and friends because they may not know much about the disease or how they can help. His highly practical book fills the information gap.

Part I: What Is Alzheimer's Disease? focuses on the medical aspects of the disease. It includes a comparison of the normal effects of aging and the effects of Alzheimer's, a discussion of how to get a diagnosis, a chapter on risk factors and the latest information on treatment and drugs.

Part II: Giving Care centers around how to plan immediately for long-term needs, from legal and financial issues to living arrangements. It explores the changes in relationships that take place and includes advice on improving communication. An important chapter shows the Alzheimer's experience from the perspective of people with the disease.

Part III: Caring for Yourself offers advice to relatives and friends on how to stay healthy and positive when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Suggestions include joining support groups, exploring spiritual resources and obtaining assistance with care. Extensive resource listings put additional help at every reader's fingertips.

This new edition contains updated information on risk factors, treatment options, drug approvals and federal coverage of counseling and other health-related services through Medicare. A valuable chapter entitled "Voices of Experience," composed of reflections by family members, offers readers ideas about what works and what doesn't in dealing with loved ones with the disease.


Journal Entry 2 by BruceAlexander at Church of the Holy Mount (Episcopal) in Ruidoso, New Mexico USA on Thursday, October 11, 2018

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