Alzheimer's Disease : Caregivers Speak Out: A Guide to Understanding, Caring and Coping

"This just published volume is a guide to understanding, caring, and coping written for family, friends, professionals, students and caregiver's. As the title suggests, this book is a compilation of heartfelt words and experiences from those who care for Alzheimer's patients, in an effort to teach others what this disease involves and the toll it can take for patient and caregiver. The book's first section introduces novices to Alzheimer's the disease, it's causes, current research, symptoms, etc. This section is particularly well organized and straightforward. Then the book presents chapter by chapter, personal experiences, stories, and pleas for understanding by professionals, adult children, young people, spouses, nurse caregivers, each of which are bravely shared. Lastly, the book's final chapters focus on ways to better manage and cope with caring for an Alzheimer's patient, and equally important, where to turn for help. This is a welcome addition to the literature on Alzheimer's disease and should be in every home connected to someone with the disease."
~ Written on 1999-06-11

"This just published volume is a guide to understanding, caring, and coping written for family, friends, professionals, students and caregiver's.  As the title suggests, this book is a compilation of heartfelt words and experiences from those who care for Alzheimer's patients, in an effort to teach others what this disease involves and the toll it can take for patient and caregiver. The book's first section introduces novices to Alzheimer's the disease, it's causes, current research, symptoms, etc.  This section is particularly well organized and straightforward.  Then the book presents chapter by chapter, personal experiences, stories, and pleas for understanding by professionals, adult children, young people, spouses, nurse caregivers, each of which are bravely shared.   Lastly, the book's final chapters focus on ways to better manage and cope with caring for an Alzheimer's patient, and equally important, where to turn for help.   This is a welcome addition to the literature on Alzheimer's disease and should be in every home connected to someone with the disease. "
~ Written on 1998-04-15