Surviving Alzheimer's: Practical tips and soul-saving wisdom for caregivers

Synopsis

What Every Family Member Of A Loved One With Dementia Needs To Know: How To Help Without Sacrificing You. In Surviving Alzheimer's You'll Find: * The Best, Most Current Thinking On How To Enhance Quality Of Life And Safety While Minimizing Stress On Everyone Involved. * The Why This, Try This Approach To Understanding What's Behind Odd, Frustrating Behaviors -- And What You Can Do About Them. * How To Defuse Resentment, Guilt, Anger, And Family Friction. * Lifesaving Insights From A Team Of Top Dementia-care Experts From Geriatrics, Psychiatry, Social Work, Law, Dementia Therapy, And Caregiver Advocacy. * Stories And Ideas From Real Families. * A Fast, Scannable Format, Unlike Any Other Alzheimer's Guide, Perfect For The Short-on-time Caregiver. Advance Praise: Regular Doses Of Paula Spencer Scott's Supportive And Instructive Wisdom Should Be Prescribed To Every Family Member Dealing With Alzheimer's. Her Why-this, Try-this Approach Is A Winner. -- Lisa P. Gwyther, Msw, Lcsw, Associate Professor, Duke University School Of Medicine, Director Of The Duke Family Support Program, And Co-author, The Alzheimer's Action Plan Insightful And Practical Guidance For The Millions Of Caregivers Struggling To Help Their Loved Ones Suffering From Dementia. -- Gary Small, Md, Director Of The Ucla Longevity Center And Co-author, The Alzheimer's Prevention Program Fantastic! -- Leeza Gibbons, Television Personality And Founder, Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation