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

Gruetzner, Howard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471568848 ISBN 13 : 9780471568841

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1992

Synopsis

This practical guide aims to provide health care workers and the families of Alzheimer's sufferers with a reference work that explains each stage of the debilitating disease. It gives advice on coping with the stress induced by nursing a patient full-time.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

"Valuable information for families, friends, and caregivers. . . a concisely written, essential resource."–Booklist

Biographie 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471568848
• ISBN 13: 9780471568841
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible