Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - The Caregiver's Complete Survival Guide
''At last, a roadmap for those who care for someone with memory loss. Nataly Rubinstein has given us an utterly human view of what it s like for a person and their family dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Going far beyond a clinical explanation, she provides insight into the deepest concerns we all share maintaining these individuals' lives and dignity and gives caregivers the confidence to know how to meet these needs.''--Raul Grosz, MD, Board-certified neurologist, Neuroscience Consultants, Aventura and Miami Beach, Florida''An invaluable treasure of practical advice and compassionate understanding. This indispensable book will guide you through the complexities, the responsibilities, and the challenges all caregivers face. Written by a remarkable woman, with wit and a human touch, it gives one encouragement and hope for one's own survival.''--Sabina Shalom Caregiver for her husband, Mark, author ofA Marriage Sabbatical''An extremely insightful, knowledgeable, but also easy-to-read and comforting book. I would recommend it to anyone who has concerns about the possibility that their loved one is living with Alzheimer's or dementia.''--Gary Edward Barg, author ofThe Fearless Caregiver, founder and editor in chief ofToday's Caregivermagazine''Nataly's advice has kept me from jumping off the edge! She can always take the worst-case scenario and spin it into something positive and workable.''--Julia B. Sosnick, full-time caregiver for her husband, Phil''This book is truly the caregiver's GPS for navigating the long and arduous road of Alzheimer's. The educational benefit to the caregiver and family of anyone affected by this disease is unmatched by anything I have seen in my seventeen years of dealing with Alzheimer's. I look forward to recommending the book to everyone I meet who may in any way be touched by Alzheimer's.'' ----Larry E. Butcher, former chair, Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee, State of Florida, member, board of directors, Alzheimer's Community Care, West Palm Beach, Florida, sixteen-year caregiver for his wife, Jeannette