Six million Americans are now caregivers for Alzheimer's patients, and their ranks will swell as the number of older people at risk for developing this dreaded disease rises drastically.
Few jobs are more emotionally or physically demanding.
While more medical research is being done, Caregivers remain in desperate need of helpful suggestions and emotional support. So this new edition of Caring for the Alzheimer's Patient will be an indispensable aid to family members of the Alzheimer's patient and to professionals in all aspects of Alzheimer's services. This book is a must. Not only does it offer practical solutions, but it also offers hope to people caring for victims of this tragic disease. The Journal of Family Practice.