When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's: The Caregiver's Journey [Large Print]

By Earl A. Grollman and Kenneth S. Kosik

Book Overview

For all whose lives are touched by the devastation of Alzheimer's disease, When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's offers guidance, comfort, and hope. This clear, compassionate guide explains: how Alzheimer's is diagnosed and what course it takes; how Alzheimer's affects memory, emotions, and behavior; which symptoms of Alzheimer's can be treated; the spiritual and emotional challenges that caregivers face; how to handle an Alzheimer patient's bizarre behavior; how to explain Alzheimer's to children; how to balance the patient's needs with your own; and when and where to seek help.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807027219
• ISBN13: 9780807027219
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Beacon Press (MA)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"