Untangling Alzheimer's
Subtitle: the Guide for Families and Professionals
By: Tam Cummings
Contributors: Dementia Association
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Dementia Association
Published: 2013
Place of publication: [United States?]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 281
ISBN-13: 9780985445027
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease; Patients; Care; Family relationships
Description: A gerontologist explains dementia and Alzheimer's disease, from diagnosis to death in terms family and professional caregivers can understand. The stages of dementia, the history of Alzheimer's and the physiology of the disease are explained. Communication techniques, working with and tracking combative behaviors for the doctor are discussed, as well as techniques to address caregiver stress. Activities for person's with dementia are offered. The progression of the disease with an emphasis on the A's of Alzheimer's are provided, giving caregivers a clear explanation of falls, loss of speech, movement and memory. Vignettes from case histories are used to illustrate key points in the book. A detailed and compassionate explanation of the end of life is presented for caregivers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 280).