Alzheimer′s: A Caregiver′s Guide and Sourcebook - Hardcover

Gruetzner, Howard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471600822 ISBN 13: 9780471600824

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1988

Synopsis

A specialist in treating Alzheimer's disease presents the latest successful care and management techniques in clear, non-technical language. He describes the symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's, and what to expect as the illness progresses. There is a section covering the full range of resources for Alzheimer's care available in a community, which can ease the burden of daily care. The book also covers what is known of the causes of Alzheimer's, how it affects the brain, and the hope for treatment and cure.

About this title

Review:

""Valuable information for families, friends, and caregivers . . . a concisely written, essential resource."" --Booklist

From the Back Cover:

The landmark bestselling guide--now updated with the latest essential information

The third edition of this critically acclaimed guide leads you through the realities of caring for a loved one struggling with Alzheimer's. The author, a nationally recognized authority, details the latest developments in treatment and care options and offers helpful, hopeful advice for getting through difficult challenges. Now fully revised and updated, this edition includes new chapters designed to help caregivers cope with stress and depression and offers information on the latest breakthrough research developments and treatments. Alzheimer's speaks directly to your vital concerns, including:

the symptoms and traits of Alzheimer's, what to expect at each progressive stage, and how to respond to behavior problems the full range of treatments and support services available, including tips on how to locate and finance them ways to understand your feelings and the impact of grief new information on managing caregiver stress and chronic depression in sufferers the latest therapies and medical research

With its sensitive and in-depth examination, Alzheimer's shows how to make the care you give more rewarding and effective and how to make the life of anyone caught in the grip of Alzheimer's more loving and comfortable.

""Valuable information for families, friends, and caregivers. . . a concisely written, essential resource."" --Booklist

HOWARD GRUETZNER, M.E., is the Director of the Heart of Texas Region Mental Health Mental Retardation Center - Elder Services. He is also the founder of the Alzheimer's Family Support Group in the region. He conducts seminars on dementia and other geriatric mental health problems.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0471600822
• ISBN 13: 9780471600824
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256