The Loss of Self: A Family Resource for the Care of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (Revised Edition) - Softcover

Cohen, Donna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393323331 ISBN 13: 9780393323337

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2002

Synopsis

A tremendous resource for all those grappling with Alzheimer's disease, including patients, families, caregivers, and professionals. This fully revised and updated edition gives the latest information on causes, preventive measures, diagnosis, treatment, and drugs. But The Loss of Self goes even further than the biological, medical, and social issues to explore the emotional challenges any person coping with Alzheimer's will experience. Personal stories give hope, dignity, and ideas for solving even the most difficult problems such as sexuality, violence, abuse, and family conflict. The Loss of Self speaks to those suffering from Alzheimer's and to family members wanting to understand how to help a relative and to meet their own needs over the long years of caring.

About this title

Review:

"Anyone at all involved with Alzheimer's... should read this indispensable book." Dr. Oliver Sacks

Synopsis:

This text provides information on causes, preventive measures, diagnosis, treatment and drugs for Alzheimer's disease. Besides covering the biological, medical and social issues, this book also explores the emotional challenges that a person coping with Alzheimer's will experience. Personal stories give hope, dignity and ideas for solving even the most difficult problems such as sexuality, violence, abuse and family conflict. This book is for those suffering with Alzheimer's and family members wanting to understand how to help a relative.

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0393323331
• ISBN 13: 9780393323337
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 462