Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide and Sourcebook - Couverture souple

Gruetzner, Howard

 
9780471379676: Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide and Sourcebook
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0471379670 ISBN 13 : 9780471379676
Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

The landmark bestselling guide-now updated with the latest essential information

The third edition of this critically acclaimed guide leads you through the realities of caring for a loved one struggling with Alzheimer's. The author, a nationally recognized authority, details the latest developments in treatment and care options and offers helpful, hopeful advice for getting through difficult challenges. Now fully revised and updated, this edition includes new chapters designed to help caregivers cope with stress and depression and offers information on the latest breakthrough research developments and treatments. Alzheimer's speaks directly to your vital concerns, including:

  • the symptoms and traits of Alzheimer's, what to expect at each progressive stage, and how to respond to behavior problems
  • the full range of treatments and support services available, including tips on how to locate and finance them
  • ways to understand your feelings and the impact of grief
  • new information on managing caregiver stress and chronic depression in sufferers
  • the latest therapies and medical research
With its sensitive and in-depth examination, Alzheimer's shows how to make the care you give more rewarding and effective and how to make the life of anyone caught in the grip of Alzheimer's more loving and comfortable.

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À propos de l'auteur

HOWARD GRUETZNER, M.E., is the Director of the Heart of Texas Region Mental Health Mental Retardation Center - Elder Services. He is also the founder of the Alzheimer's Family Support Group in the region. He conducts seminars on dementia and other geriatric mental health problems

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Éditeur
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0471379670
ISBN 13 
9780471379676
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
3
Nombre de pages
352
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9781620457733: Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide and Sourcebook

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ISBN 10 :  1620457733 ISBN 13 :  9781620457733
Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2001
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