Product Description
Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, the practical information here will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents throughout the disease process. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the progression of Alzheimer’s, and the unique challenges encountered at each stage. *Section A: The four stages of Alzheimer's with hundreds of practical tips for coping at each level *Section B: Q&A for caregivers, including legal and financial issues, medication, helping children understand, handling the holidays and more. *Section C: Resources and websites. This is an essential book for all those who want to focus on the capabilities that remain instead of those that have been lost.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 8 reviews)

If you plan to care for your loved one at home by Debra A. Henderson (Houston, TX)

4 Stars
September 10, 2009
If you plan to care for your loved one at home for as long as possible, this book is very helpful. It helped me understand the abilities that are present throughout the disease process (much like other books on the subject) but had a lot of very practical suggestions on how to compensate as the different abilities are lost. I never would have thought of painting the wall behind the toilet, reflector tape on the floor, etc.

MOM by B. Rice (the pitt)

5 Stars
June 25, 2009
This book is the greatest product we have had so much fun with the tips and you know how people are starving for information on Alzheimers.

A must for anyone w/a member w/ this disease. by D. Mutschler (Austwell, TX)

5 Stars
January 06, 2009
Get this book if you have anyone in your family that suffers from this horrible disease. A must read.

Very Helpful! by dcooper53 (Sacramento, CA, USA)

5 Stars
December 21, 2008
This is a very difficult time for my family. This book was very helpful.

The book I wanted to write by Angela Thomas

5 Stars
October 25, 2008
I am a geriatric care manager and was the primary caregiver for my aunt for 7 years before she died from AD. The experience of caring for her was challenging but also very positive and life transforming for me. This book captures the heart of my experience and presents Alzheimer's Disease and caring for a loved one with it in a very life affirming way. It gives hope and meaning to a difficult but not hopeless situation. The many practical ideas presented in the book are invaluable and come straight from the real lives of experienced caregivers. I can highly recommend it. The companion volume, "Alzheimer's Disease: The Dignity Within: A Handbook for Caregivers, Family and Friends" is also excellent.

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