A Dignified Life: The Best Friends(tm) Approach to Alzheimer's Care: A Guide for Care Partners

by Virginia Bell and David Troxel

Book Overview

More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia. By the year 2030, experts estimate that as many as 66 million people around the world will be faced with this life-altering disease. Unfortunately, these staggering statistics impact millions of caregivers, too. Compared with all types of caregivers, those who assist someone with dementia experience the highest levels of burnout, depression,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0757316654
• ISBN13: 9780757316654
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Health Communications
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"