Written by two experts on the topic, this guide to taking care of individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and similar ailments combines practical advice with specific examples. Within the pages of the book, caregivers and family members will find information on the medical, legal, financial, and emotional aspects of caring for someone incapacitated by dementia.
Escrito por dos expertos en el tema, esta guía para cuidar a personas con enfermedad de Alzheimer y padecimientos relacionados combina los consejos prácticos con ejemplos específicos. En las páginas de este libro, cuidadores y familiares conseguirán información sobre los aspectos médicos, legales, financieros y emocionales del cuidado de un paciente incapacitado por una enfermedad demencial, incluyendo: la búsqueda de un buen médico, una enfermera o una trabajadora social; la prevención de riesgos relacionados con los alimentos, los medicamentos, la higiene, el ejercicio y el equilibrio; la búsqueda de ayuda por parte de amigos, abogados e instituciones; la manera de cuidarse a usted mismo también; el manejo de la ira, la vergüenza, la depresión y el agotamiento.… (más)
This was a difficult book to read from an emotional standpoint; much of it made me think of my father's ordeal with Primary CNS Lymphoma and a little bit of when my grandmother dealt with Alzheimer's though I was a bit more removed from that case. It can also be a little overwhelming to read about the possibilities of what might be coming in the future. However, it was far easier to read than I thought it would be, not dry at all and very reaffirming and caring toward the person reading it. I thought the research part at the end was very interesting although I was reading the 5th edition from 2011; I thought I had purchased the most recent but apparently I had not. I highly recommend this to anyone who has a loved one dealing with any sort of disease that causes dementia, or memory loss. It has helped me become (and still working on it) more understanding. ( )
An organized reference book which I was able to skip through to various chapters that were very helpful. A lot of information and ideas to help at the various stages of alzheimers., ( )
This was very informative and I will keep it for a reference book. It describes the many different types of dementia, what the effect is on the brain and the person afflicted, what to expect in their behavior and how to cope as a caregiver. It also explains the medical research going on and various treatments. Very practical advice. ( )
[Foreword] As we can foresee the liklihood of a major advance in our powers o treatment and preention before the next edition will be conceived, we can also recognize how much of the energy spurring such progress should be attributed to the readers of this book and their caregiving commitments to patients as valued people.
It is still possible that one or several treatments might treat or prevent the disease no matter what the original trigger, but it is also possible that multiple treatments will need to be developed because the different causes need to be treated or prevented by different approaches or agents.
Written by two experts on the topic, this guide to taking care of individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and similar ailments combines practical advice with specific examples. Within the pages of the book, caregivers and family members will find information on the medical, legal, financial, and emotional aspects of caring for someone incapacitated by dementia.
Escrito por dos expertos en el tema, esta guía para cuidar a personas con enfermedad de Alzheimer y padecimientos relacionados combina los consejos prácticos con ejemplos específicos. En las páginas de este libro, cuidadores y familiares conseguirán información sobre los aspectos médicos, legales, financieros y emocionales del cuidado de un paciente incapacitado por una enfermedad demencial, incluyendo: la búsqueda de un buen médico, una enfermera o una trabajadora social; la prevención de riesgos relacionados con los alimentos, los medicamentos, la higiene, el ejercicio y el equilibrio; la búsqueda de ayuda por parte de amigos, abogados e instituciones; la manera de cuidarse a usted mismo también; el manejo de la ira, la vergüenza, la depresión y el agotamiento.
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