Author: Nancy L. MacePublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421441705
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide.
Author: Joy A. GlennerWhen Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community
Author: Rachael WonderlinPublisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN: 1421420651
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
"When Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community is an accessible guide offering answers to such questions as: How do I choose a place for my loved one to live? What can I find out by visiting a candidate memory-care community twice? What do I do if my loved one asks about going home? How can I improve the quality of my visits? What is the best way to handle conflict between residents, or between the resident and staff? How can I cope with my loved one's sundowning? What do I do if my loved one starts a romantic relationship with another resident?An indispensable book for family members and friends of people with dementia, When Someone You Know is Living in a Dementia Care Community touches the heart while explaining how to make a difficult situation better.
Creating Moments of Joy
Author: Jolene BrackeyPublisher:
ISBN: 9781557533661
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
This book offers many ways to create moments of joy. No matter what the environment or situation is, this book will be a positive tool on a daily basis. This book breaks down the learning process into five sections. Within those five sections are smaller steps. At the end of each step is a place to journal thoughts, ideas, solutions and treasures. With this journal, many moments of joy will be created.
Alzheimer's. Dementia. What Now?
Author: Jim HenryPublisher: Higherlife Development Service
ISBN: 9781951492861
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
If you are caring for or supporting a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia you know that is not an easy journey. This book will give you practical advice mixed with spiritual wisdom and counsel gained from personal experience. The authors, Jim Henry and Deb Terry, have personally walked through the loss of a spouse and a parent to this disease. From their experiences they will help you through 18 Central Questions that you will undoubtably face from early onset through advanced stages. You will gain strength and comfort as you become the most effective caregiver possible while also taking care of yourself along the way.
The 36-Hour Day
Author: Nancy L. MacePublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421402793
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Originally published in 1981, The 36-Hour Day was the first book of its kind. Thirty years later, with dozens of other books on the market, it remains the definitive guide for people caring for someone with dementia. Now in a new and updated edition, this best-selling book features thoroughly revised chapters on the causes of dementia, managing the early stages of dementia, the prevention of dementia, and finding appropriate living arrangements for the person who has dementia when home care is no longer an option.
Author: Nancy L. Mace
Author: Nancy L. MaceThe 36-hour Day
Author: Nancy L. MacePublisher:
ISBN: 9780446615211
Category : Alzheimer's disease
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
Provides practical and legal advice on caring for those who can no longer care for themselves, including information on dealing with such daily problems as eating and exercising, and suggests ways to cope with mood swings and false ideas.
The 36-Hour Day
Author: Nancy L. MacePublisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN: 9780801885099
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Revised in 2006 for its twenty-fifth anniversary, this best-selling book is the "bible" for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease, offering comfort and support to millions worldwide. In addition to the practical and compassionate guidance that have made The 36-Hour Day invaluable to caregivers, the fourth edition is the only edition currently available that includes new information on medical research and the delivery of care. The new edition includes: -new information on diagnostic evaluation-resources for families and adult children who care for people with dementia-updated legal and financial information-the latest information on nursing homes and other communal living arrangements-new information on research, medications, and the biological causes and effects of dementia Also available in a large print edition Praise for The 36-Hour Day:
