Six steps to managing Alzheimer's disease and dementia : a guide for families / Andrew E. Budsonn, M.D., Neurology Service, Section of Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology & Center for Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center & Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Division of Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital. Harvard Medical School,. Boston MA, Boston Center for Memory, Newton MA, Maureen K. O'Connorr, Psy.D., Psychology Service, Section of Neuropsychology, Bedford Veterans Affairs Hospital, Bedford MA, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center & Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston MA.
Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-312) and index.
Contents:
Understand dementia -- Manage problems -- Ask about medications -- Build your care team -- Sustain your relationship -- Plan for the future.
Summary:
"Everyone is familiar with the terms "dementia" and "Alzheimer's disease," but not everyone knows exactly what they mean and how they are related. To begin our journey, we first need to develop a clear understanding of what dementia and Alzheimer's disease are"-- Provided by publisher. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. Even if you had an extra ten hours each day to do it, it's hard to manage all the problems that come with dementia. And caring for a loved one with dementia can sometimes feel like a long, lonely journey.
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