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PDF version of the popular consumer magazine with information on hundreds of consumer products and articles include images, graphs, and charts in full-color from 1991 to the current issue.
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"The cultural and medical history of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by a leading psychiatrist and bioethicist who urges us to turn our focus from cure to care. Despite being a physician and a bioethicist, Tia Powell wasn't prepared to address the challenges she faced when her grandmother, and then her mother, were diagnosed with dementia--not to mention confronting the hard truth that her own odds aren't great. In the U.S., 10,000 baby boomers turn...
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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
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A guide on how to deal with having a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or other types of memory loss.
An amazing book that focuses on the people involved in the journey of caregiving. Readers will be able to relate to the stories that Laura Wayman tells, and having her insights is like having your own personal caregiver trainer, complete with invaluable tips and strategies. This is an excellent guide -- a must read for caregivers. (Denise Davis,...
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
414 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
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"The book presents a comprehensive look at the typical symptoms associated with dementia, current findings regarding common causes of the disease, and gives essential tips for managing the day-to-day challenges of caring for someone with dementia."--Amazon.
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Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Third edition.
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viii, 190 pages ; 21 cm.
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English
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"This is the third edition of Laura Wayman's guide for caregivers of individuals with dementia. The book is concise, down to earth, and practical. Each chapter begins with a real-life vignette that the author then analyzes. For this third edition, the content has expanded by approximately 13,000 words, including two new chapters and a section of resources"--
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2016.
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xxv, 307 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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After spending a decade caring for her husband who died from younger-onset Alzheimer's disease, Barbra Cohn offers a spiritual and holistic guide to help caregivers feel happier and healthier, have more energy and time for themselves, sleep better, feel more relaxed and confident, and experience inner peace, despite the obstacles they face. With pathos, humor and compassion, Calmer Waters includes the author's compelling life story, inspirational...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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xiii, 214 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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"The dementia journey for both caregiver and patient can be chaotic and scary, and while there is no cure for dementia, there ARE interventions that can help make the journey a calmer and more comfortable one. Barbara Huelat offers practical strategies to mitigate the turbulence of dementia care"--
8) Clínica Mayo: Enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras formas de demencia :guía para pacientes y cuidadores
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
Primera edición.
Physical Desc
317 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
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Español
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"El libro presenta una mirada integral a los síntomas típicos asociados con la demencia, los hallazgos actuales sobre las causas comunes de la enfermedad y brinda consejos esenciales para manejar los desafíos diarios de cuidar a una persona con demencia. Si bien la enfermedad de Alzheimer es el tipo de demencia más conocido, la Clínica Mayo sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demenciastambién aborda otros tipos de demencia, como la demencia...
9) The 36-hour day: a family guide to caring for people who have Alzheimer disease and other dementias
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Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
7th edition.
Physical Desc
xv, 341 pages ; 24 cm.
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English
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When someone in your family suffers from Alzheimer disease or other related memory loss diseases, both you and your loved one face immense challenges. Mace and Robins provide practical and specific advice to make care easier, improve quality of life, and lift the spirits of a family dealing with Alzheimer disease.
"Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease....
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Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
6th edition, revised and updated.
Physical Desc
xx, 393 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
When someone in your family suffers from Alzheimer disease or other related memory loss diseases, both you and your loved one face immense challenges. Mace and Robins provide practical and specific advice to make care easier, improve quality of life, and lift the spirits of a family dealing with Alzheimer disease.
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