Alzheimer's: A Crash Course for Friends and Relatives - Couverture souple

Cail Ph.D., Mary McDaniel

 
9780982575123: Alzheimer's: A Crash Course for Friends and Relatives

Synopsis

Updated in 2018, this reader-friendly book offers step-by-step instructions for comforting those with Alzheimer's disease and for supporting family members who provide ongoing care. Compelling stories illustrate the challenges of dementia: from Velma, an Arkansas sharecropper's daughter, to Willa, a physician once considered a candidate for Surgeon General, and many more. Cail uses insightful strategies and “do and don't” conversation guides to deliver a realistic message of help and hope in a clear, sympathetic voice. Filled with practical and empowering advice, this book is essential reading for friends and loved ones, as well as concerned professionals and community members.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Do you have a friend or relative who is coping with Alzheimer's disease, either as a patient or family caregiver? In this reader-friendly book, author Mary Cail offers an all-stages guide on what to say and do to be supportive, comforting and present. Cail gives many practical tips and "do and don't" conversation examples to deliver a realistic message of help and hope in a clear, sympathetic voice. Filled with compelling stories and empowering advice, this book is essential reading for friends and loved ones, as well as concerned professionals and community members.

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