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Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps in Caring and Treatment
by Daniel Kuhn (Foreword: David, Md. Bennett)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Publishers Group West (1999-11)
ISBN: 0897932633
EAN: 9780897932639
Dewy Decimal #: 616.831
Hardcover: 274 pages
SKU: GD08041879
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: Blue hardcover book - no dust jacket. Ex Library copy with usual stamps and stickers. Book has some wear, text is clean and unmarked.
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Editorial Reviews
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Book Description
The first part of this important book offers a comparison of the normal aging pattern of the brain and what happens with Alzheimer's. It explains the difficulties of diagnosis, risk factors for developing the disease, treatments, and guidelines for prevention. The second part is devoted to practical ways that families can help the patient, including adapting to changing relationships, establishing new ways of communicating and decision making, and planning for the future. The last part offers advice about self-care for family members and helpers, from joining a support group to exploring spiritual resources.
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Customer Reviews
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Must Read for family of Dementia Patient
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-03-15
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
If you have a loved one that is showing early dementia signs, this is a must read! If you do not know and understand what you will be facing, it will be unbelievably difficult. But this book can help you understand what is happening so you do not take personally what is being said and done by your loved one.
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Excellent caregivers' guide
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-01-01
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This was written by a professional (clinical social worker), but can be easily understood by laypeople. It gives stages of Alzheimer's--what one can look for in the early, middle and later stages. And is also helpful about how to seek help.
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OK--but not so great for older onset alzheimers
Rating  (3)
Date: 2007-04-20
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
My mother is nearly 90. She's just beginning to develop Alzheimer's. This book would be good for those whose loved ones develop Alzheimer's at an earlier age, but I didn't find it very helpful.
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36 Hours
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-01-25
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Have not finidhed thid publication but have covered approz 125 pages. The info conveyed is excellent and has caused me to modify my approach to my wifs's condition. Unfortunately she has several other probems that complicate the situation. Rgardless this bookis vey helpful so far and I expect the balance to be the same.
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Excellent Resource
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-12-01
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Many books have been written about Alzheimer's disease. However this book gives the reader an easy to understand yet thorough explanation of what a family or caregiver should do when someone (s)he loves or works for has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Susan Berg is the author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby: Meaningful, Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals.
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