More than four million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, and as many as twenty million have close relatives or friends with the disease. Revolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own reality. Her accessible and comprehensive method, which she calls habilitation, works to enhance communication between carepartners and patients and has proven successful with thousands of people living with dementia. Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s also offers hundreds of practical tips, including how to · cope with the diagnosis and adjust to the disease’s progression · help the patient talk about the illness · face the issue of driving · make meals and bath times as pleasant as possible · adjust room design for the patient’s comfort · deal with wandering, paranoia, and aggression

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 36 reviews)

Learning to Speak Alzheimer's by Jacqueline M. Baldwin (Houston, Texas)

5 Stars
June 22, 2009
I have ordered many books on Alzheimer's Disease books which help my support group at St. Martin's Church immensely. I especially like "Learning to Speak Alzheimer's" and "911 for Caregivers". Both are excellent guides for caregivers!

Excellent book for caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's Disease by Barbara Baskin

5 Stars
May 04, 2009
Alzheimer's disease takes an enormous toll on the emotions, and the physical and psychological health of the caregiving family members. This book is a godsend to all caregivers, other family members, or anyone dealing with this disease in a work setting.
This is a must read for anyone with family or friends suffering from Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia, whether or not you are a care-giver. The book enables understanding of this dreaded disease, and communication with those who suffer from it. You will learn many techniques and build compassion after reading it.

I found so many suggestions and helpful ideas, it was amazing. There was a lot of information that I had not been aware of before. It gives you a view from the perspective of the person suffering from this disease.
She sees these demented, often paranoid, confused, sometimes combative persons as the person he or she once was, not as they seem to be now.
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Learening to Speak Alzheimers by Sandy (Caseyville, IL USA)

5 Stars
February 19, 2009
This book was extremely helpful to me in not only educating me about the disease, but also in giving me insight into what the person dealing with this disease may be thinking or feeling. The suggestions on how to converse with these people afflicted with the disease were very helpful. It also gave me insight on what to expect in the future as my mother progresses with the disease.

learning to speak alzheimers by Andrea Goodman

5 Stars
February 03, 2009
Fantastic. Just what I needed to spawn further thinking and reafirm that I am on the right path.
Thanks, The siblings are doing a round robin with the book so that we can share ideas with each other.
Andrea Goodman

What a lifesaver! by Linda Austin (USA Midwest)

5 Stars
November 11, 2008
This book was more than I could know to ask for. I was besides myself trying to figure out how to deal with my mother and here I learned not just that Alzheimer's is more than not remembering, but that the patient could be helped by altering her environment and learning to understand their language, so to speak. I am less stressed and more understanding, and so my mother is less stressed and happier. The author shares with us exactly how this disease affects perception, understanding, and self-esteem, gives methods of reducing confusion and fear all with plenty of examples, gives advice and tips on finding outside help, and lists resources. Perhaps best of all, she approaches this whole subject with compassion and understanding bourne of personal experience with a loved one. Her short poems at the beginning of each chapter are like teardrops, glistening beauty and sadness.

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