The Alzheimer's Caregiving Puzzle: Putting Together the Pieces - Softcover

Patricia R. Callone; Connie Kudlacek

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932603883 ISBN 13: 9781932603880

Publisher: Demos Medical, 2010

Synopsis

In the US 5.2 million people live with Alzheimer's Disease, it is the sixth-leading cause of death and ten million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's in their lifetime. Alzheimer's often takes a bigger toll on the caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer's, generally family members, loved-ones and friends.

Written by two caregivers with 55 years of experience, the book addresses the challenges caregivers face dealing with the behaviours of those they are caring for.

Through the use of diagrams, charts, examples and stories the book will help caregivers to understand what their loved ones are going through and what they, as caregivers, are going through as well. Although no one has all the answers to the puzzle of Alzheimer's yet, this book will help those living with the disease and the people caring for them to understand and give better care.

The Alzheimer's Caregiving Puzzle shows:

• The basic concepts of Alzheimer's Disease and its progression across the brain
• What loved ones need as the disease progresses
• Outlines three caregiving styles
• Charts caregiving stages
• Five healthy caregiving practises
• How to give dignified, appropriate and safe care
• How to be compassionate with others and forgiving of one's self

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Review

<P>""The Alzheimer's Caregiving Puzzle: Putting Together the Pieces"" is a guide for dealing with the unfortunate seniors who are facing this disorder. ""The Alzheimer's Caregiving Puzzle"" is a moving and utterly useful read for these individiuals in their pursuit of care for those with Alzheimer's."" - The Midwest Book Review</P> <P><B>3 Stars</B></P> <P><I>""This is an interesting approach. The analogy of the stages of the disease to the quarters of a football game is apt. The discussion of caregiving styles is very useful. The clinical vignettes and stories woven throughout to illustrate the issues are well edited and annotated. The description of the shift in family constellations and dynamics is very good. There are many appealing novel approaches in this thoughtfully prepared book that recommend it.</P> <P>Although this book is written for a lay audience, medical professionals, nurses, and social workers will find this a useful reference for their patients caregivers. The authors are experienced caregivers and writers on these topics.""</I>-Doodys Reviews</P> ""No matter where you are in the journey with a loved one with dementia, this book can be a lifeline , this book has a thread of hope woven throughout the chapters. This book will be useful to caregivers when the situation first arises; it seems to cover every conceivable piece of information that could be needed. It also serves as a valuable reference for caregivers as their roles continue to evolve.""-Kristen K. York, MEd, Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, April 2011

About the Author

Pat R. Callone is the Vice President of Institutional Relations for Creighton University. For six years she served on the Board of Directors of the Alzheimers Association Midlands Chapter. She has experience with Alzheimers as both an educator and as a caregiver.||Connie Kudlacek, BS is the Executive Director of the Alzheimers Association Midlands Chapter

About this edition

• Publisher: Demos Medical
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1932603883
• ISBN 13: 9781932603880
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192