| View Larger Image | Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends and Caregivers | Paperbackby Daniel Kuhn (Author), M.D. David A. Bennett (Foreword)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Hunter House | | Edition: | 2ndnd Edition | | Page Count: | 304 Pages | | Publication Date: | March 27, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 117,727th |
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This edition includes the latest information on Alzheimer’s risk factors, treatments, and prevention, as well as a new chapter, "Voices of Experience," composed of reflections by family members. It also provides information about new drugs approved since 1999 and the federal government’s decision to cover counseling and other health-related services through Medicare. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 21 reviews)
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You can judge this book by its title. by Kimberly M. Swihart (Saylorsburg, PA USA)  4 Stars
November 02, 2009
I originally listened to an abridged version of this book which I found in my local library. It was so helpful that I listened to it twice, and then ordered several copies of the paperback to share with my six siblings, and with our 83-year-old mother, who has just been diagnosed.
The book was a little late for my brother and sister who live in town with Mom and are dealing with the every day issues, but it reinforced what they have done and are doing: the book could have been a case study of our family's experience, and that is a comfort. It was just in time for those of us who live far away, and whose most frequent interaction with Mom is on the phone, where she's been able to put up a good front for quite a while. And on a recent visit to see Mom, I mentioned that I had this book which gave, among other things, a very good layman's primer to the biology of the disease; her native curiosity was in place that day, and she said she'd like to read that. She still has my copy, and talks about how interesting it has been for her to read.
The book has helped to equip me for direct conversations, with Mom and with my siblings, which we needed to have. As a result, Mom has gone from a form of denial to being able to call her own sisters (across country) and tell them herself of her condition. This, along with my sister finally convincing her to stop driving and to accept household help (she lives alone), are major milestones made somewhat easier all around by our use of the book.
I also appreciate that while the book works at preparing us for a long haul with this disease, it spares us the details of the later stages; this is another example of "truth in packaging" I came to appreciate after giving the book to Mom to read. (Any details about the future she doesn't know now, she probably will not need to know!)
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Wonderful and straight to the point by Kimberly Griffith (Tallassee, AL)  5 Stars
September 15, 2009
I bought this book along with 2 others, "The 36 Hour Day" and "Learning to Speak Alzheimers" I am the main caregiver for my mother-in-law and very new to being in this position. I wanted to read and discover anything that would help me be the caregiver I wanted for her and to have all the information on AD out there. I wanted to know what to expect and when to expect it as far as symptoms and odd things she would do that I didn't understand. If you are looking for a book that gives you specifics on what to look for, what to do and how to handle it, I would recommend this book and also the other 2 I purchased. These 3 books together can answer most all queations you may have about AD, what to look for at what stage and how to respond to it appropriately.
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Excellent Book by L. Williams (Orem, UT) 5 Stars
June 21, 2009
I was reading everything I could find on the subject, but I wished that there was a book about the early stages. I was a long way from needing all of the end of life material I was reading. I found my answers in this book and will review it as time goes on. Thank you.
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Must Read for family of Dementia Patient by A. Speck (Central PA,USA/Ghana, West Africa) 5 Stars
March 15, 2008
If you have a loved one that is showing early dementia signs, this is a must read! If you do not know and understand what you will be facing, it will be unbelievably difficult. But this book can help you understand what is happening so you do not take personally what is being said and done by your loved one.
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Excellent caregivers' guide by Kate Madison (Depoe Bay, Oregon) 4 Stars
January 01, 2008
This was written by a professional (clinical social worker), but can be easily understood by laypeople. It gives stages of Alzheimer's--what one can look for in the early, middle and later stages. And is also helpful about how to seek help.
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