Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
Mary Jordan, whose publications include books on Caring, End of Life and GP Practice Management, in addition to articles in nursing and social care journals and magazines, answers a multitude of questions about dementia in this new book. “The Essential Guide to Avoiding Dementia.” The information delivered in Ms Jordan’s book couldn’t come at a better time. [...]
When Goodbye Begins: Sharing life with Dementia by Dorothy Webb After years as a loving and kind husband, John seemed to change. He would have angry outbursts, vocal only, but nonetheless frightening to his wife, Dorothy. At first she attributed the anger to trivial matters and simple stress from life’s grief, his parents passing, problems [...]
I was excited to read this book, especially since the caregiver was of the male persuasion. Secretly, I’ve harbored the view that women are better caregivers than men. Well, at least until a couple years ago. When COPD shortened my breath and demanded a hospital stay, Hubby became my caregiver. And, surprisingly, I’ve had few complaints. [...]
Interactive Books for the Memory Impaired Shadow Box Press creates books for the memory impaired. Books that are more than “picture books” or “storyteling!” The mission of Shadowbox Press is to develop interactive products for memory-impaired adults to revisit and share memories through the experience of reading. Yet, some people with Alzheimer’s, Dementia or other [...]
Martha Stettinius writes a page-turner as good as any novel I’ve ever read with “Inside the Dementia Epidemic — A daughter’s Memoir.” But wait–this isn’t a novel. This is a true story that just happens to be one of the best ‘Guides’ I’ve seen when it comes to caring for a loved one with Dementia.
Recently, I was searching Amazon for the new book by Gary Joseph LeBlanc “Managing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Behaviors: Common Sense Caregiving,” and was surprised to see how many new Alzheimer’s books have been released recently. I try to stay up to date with reading and reviewing new ones, but I think I’ve been slacking recently. [...]
“While I still Can” One Man’s Journey Through Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Rick Phelps’ new book is here! – “WHILE I STILL CAN” Rare is the opportunity to experience the nightmare of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease from the perspective of a patient. In this book, While I Still Can, Rick Phelps, the founder of “Memory People”, [...]
“Staying Afloat in a Sea of Forgetfulness – common sense caregiving” by Gary Joseph LeBlanc Generally, when I’m reviewing a book for this site it’s either an Instruction Manual for dealing with the Alzheimer’s patient from Diagnosis to Stage 6. Or, a Question and Answer dialog where you need only search the ‘contents page’ to find [...]
“The Alzheimer’s Family – Helping Caregivers Cope” Written by Robert B. Santulli, MD., associate professor of psychiatry at the Dartmouth Medical School and Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. Dr. Santulli is also the editor of the “Dartmouth Memory Clinic Handbook.” For 20 years he has specialized in treating Alzheimer’s [...]
Alexandra Faer Bryan has a new children’s book, “Green Kitty.” It’s a must-read and has placed as a finalist for “Best Books 2011.” About a grandmother recently placed in assisted living and her visiting grandchild. This story weaves information and caregiving suggestions about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease subtly into the storyline of this educational and entertaining work. [...]
