A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease; 300 Tips for Making Life Easier,9781932603163

A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease; 300 Tips for Making Life Easier

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9781932603163
ISBN10: 1932603166
Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2005-11-10
Publisher(s): Demos Health
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Summary

An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. That numberontinues to grow - by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's couldange from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer's disease is not a normalart of aging. It is a devastating disorder of the brain's nerve cells thatmpairs memory, thinking, and behavior. Written for patients, their families,nd caregivers, "A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips foraking Life Easier" will help readers understand what is physically happeningo the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talentshroughout the disease process. The book is divided into three sections thatorrespond to the progression of Alzheimer's and the unique challengesncountered at each stage: Section A: The major part of the book divides therogression of the disease into Stages: the Pre-Clinical Stage; Early-To-Mildtage, which marks the onset of the disease; Moderate Stage; and the Severetage.;Hundreds of practical tips geared to coping and compensating at eachevel of the disease provide support for the affected individual and the

Author Biography

Patricia R. Callone is Vice President for Institutional Relations at Creighton University.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xv
Section A Tips for Making Life Easier during the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
Chapter I: Pre-Alzheimer's Stage: Wonder and Worry
3(18)
Scenario
3(1)
Overview of the Pre-Alzheimer's Stage
3(1)
The Key Functions of the Brain in the Pre-Alzheimer's Stage
4(4)
1. Memory in the Pre-Alzheimer's Stage
5(1)
2. Language in the Pre-Alzheimer's Stage
5(1)
3. Complex Tasks in the Pre-Alzheimer's Stage
6(1)
4. Social Skills in the Pre-Alzheimer's Stage
6(1)
5. Judgment/Reasoning in the Pre-Alzheimer's Stage
7(1)
6. Ambulation in the Pre-Alzheimer's Stage
7(1)
7. Senses in the Pre-Alzheimer's Stage
8(1)
Is It Old Age or Dementia?
8(3)
What Is Alzheimer's Disease?
11(3)
The Progression of Alzheimer's Disease in the Brain
14(3)
A Caregiver's Perspective: Nuture What Remains
17(1)
A Life-Altering Experience
18(1)
Patient's Bill of Rights
19(2)
Chapter II: Early-to-Mild Stage: Something's Going Wrong
21(20)
Scenario
21(1)
Overview of the Early-to-Mild Stage
21(4)
Changes in the Brain in the Early-to-Mild Stage
25(1)
Tips to Assist the Caregiver in the Early-to-Mild Stage
26(15)
1. Memory in the Early-to-Mild Stage
29(1)
2. Language in the Early-to-Mild Stage
30(2)
3. Complex Tasks in the Early-to-Mild Stage
32(2)
4. Social Skills in the Early-to-Mild Stage
34(1)
5. Judgment/Reasoning in the Early-to-Mild Stage
35(1)
6. Ambulation in the Early-to-Mild Stage
36(2)
7. Senses in the Early-to-Mild Stage
38(3)
Chapter III: Moderate Stage: So Many Changes
41(18)
Scenario
41(1)
Overview of the Moderate Stage
41(1)
Changes in the Brain in the Moderate Stage
42(1)
Tips to Assist the Caregiver in the Moderate Stage
43(16)
1. Memory in the Moderate Stage
45(1)
2. Language in the Moderate Stage
46(3)
3. Complex Tasks in the Moderate Stage
49(2)
4. Social Skills in the Moderate Stage
51(2)
5. Judgment/Reasoning in the Moderate Stage
53(1)
6. Ambulation in the Moderate Stage
54(2)
7. Senses in the Moderate Stage
56(3)
Chapter IV: Severe Stage: Making Every Moment Count
59(12)
Scenario
59(1)
Overview of the Severe Stage
60(1)
Changes in the Brain in the Severe Stage
60(1)
Tips to Assist the Caregiver in the Severe Stage
61(11)
1. Memory in the Severe Stage
63(1)
2. Language in the Severe Stage
63(1)
3. Complex Tasks in the Severe Stage
63(1)
4. Social Skills in the Severe Stage
64(1)
5. Judgment/Reasoning in the Severe Stage
65(1)
6. Ambulation in the Severe Stage
66(1)
7. Senses in the Severe Stage
67
Section B Helpful Information Concerning Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementia
Questions and Answers
71(1)
Adjusting to Limitations
71(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
72(29)
1. When Do You Tell Others?
72(1)
2. Long-Distance Care
73(1)
3. Family Forums
74(2)
4. Key Financial Issues
76(2)
5. Key Legal Issues
78(1)
6. Medications and Other Illnesses
79(1)
7. Changing Living Circumstances
80(4)
8. Living Environment
84(2)
9. Changing Caregiver Roles
86(4)
10. Holidays
90(1)
11. Telling Young Children
91(4)
12. Spirituality
95
Section C Resources Available for Those Affected with Alzheimer's Disease, Their Caregivers, Family Members, and Friends
Resources
101(1)
Local Resources
101(1)
Alzheimer's Disease Information on the Internet
101(2)
Web Sites Devoted to Alzheimer's Disease
103(1)
Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
104(1)
Web Sites for Specific Racial/Ethnic Groups
105(1)
Web Sites Focusing on Issues Dealing with Senior Health Concerns
105(1)
Financial Help Programs
106(1)
Newsletters and E-mail Alerts
107(1)
Research on Alzheimer's Disease
108(1)
Articles Written about Alzheimer's Disease
108(1)
Support Groups
108(1)
Hospice and Palliative Care
109(1)
Spirituality
109(2)
Index 111

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