{"product_id":"the-alzheimers-disease-caregivers-handbook","title":"The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook: What to Remember When They Forget","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Should I correct her when she insists her dead sister is still alive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* How do I handle her repetitive questions and accusations without losing my patience (or mind!)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* How do I keep her entertained?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* How do I handle her sun-downing, burst of anger, or inappropriate public comments?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* How do I keep her from wandering off and getting lost? How do I keep her safe?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook: What to Remember When They Forget\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive look at Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and tackles all of these thorny questions with the best advice of an experience doctor and a seasoned caregiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I provides a comprehensive review of what Alzheimer's disease is, how it is diagnosed, and its expected progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II offers practical advice for the day-to-day obstacles a caregiver might face during each stage of the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart III offers suggestions for the caregiver in preventing caregiver burnout. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart IV provides an interesting review of current Alzheimer's research and the aggresive commitment of researcher to combat this dreaded disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book ends with three humorous true stories about Alzheimer's patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is written by Dr. Sally Willard Burbank, an internist with over thirty years of experience with dementia patients, and Sue Pace Bell, a seasoned caregiver who nursed her mother and husband--both Alzheimer's patients--until their deaths. We have also included the collective advice from other caregivers and the staff of Abe's Garden, a premier memory care center in Nashville. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46449235689682,"sku":"9780998320625","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46449235722450,"sku":"9780998320649","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_f73082ab-8bc6-4e49-b911-6568a0e993d4.jpg?v=1762444192","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/the-alzheimers-disease-caregivers-handbook","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}