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A Journey Through Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease

Author : Geraldine McCall
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1618978446
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book A Journey Through Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease written by Geraldine McCall and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nora Scruggs McCall was a deeply religious woman, who never lost her faith that God was always in control, and that everything would work out, as it should. Even as her dementia progressed, she continued working as a volunteer grandmother. She also continued attending church services at Mount Calvary Baptist Church every weeknight and on Sundays. As Nora goes into decline, the task of taking care of her falls to her second eldest daughter Gerry. With power of attorney, Gerry must try and unite her siblings John, Jessie, Jeannie, and Carolyn, in agreeing how to handle their mother's declining health, and eventually how to settle her estate. A Journey Through Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease is Gerry's story as she struggles to take care of her mother and resolve her divided family's conflicts. It is a story that will undoubtedly resonate with anyone who has cared for a family member suffering from Alzheimer's or Dementia.

The Emotional Journey of the Alzheimer's Family

Author : Robert B. Santulli, MD
Publisher : Dartmouth College Press
ISBN 13 : 1611687454
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Book Synopsis The Emotional Journey of the Alzheimer's Family by : Robert B. Santulli, MD

Download or read book The Emotional Journey of the Alzheimer's Family written by Robert B. Santulli, MD and published by Dartmouth College Press. This book was released on 2015-03-22 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer's disease is a growing public health crisis. According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are 5.4 million victims of this disease; by 2050, there will be close to 15 million people who suffer from this debilitating disorder of memory, thinking, personality, and functioning. The disease profoundly affects immediate family members, close friends, and neighbors. These people - the Alzheimer's family - undergo tremendous psychological and emotional change as they witness the cruel and relentless progression of the disease in their loved one. Incorporating over thirty years of experience with Alzheimer's patients and their families with current medical knowledge, the authors chart the complex emotional journey of the Alzheimer's family from the onset of the disease through the death of the loved one. They discuss the anger that rises in the face of discordant views of the disease, the defenses that emerge when family members are unwilling to accept a dementia diagnosis, and the common emotions of anxiety, guilt, anger, and shame. They focus especially on grief as the core response to losing a loved one to dementia, and describe the difficult processes of adaptation and acceptance, which lead to personal growth. Final chapters emphasize the importance of establishing a care community and how to understand and cope with personal stress. This volume will be useful to medical professionals and ordinary people close to or caring for a person with dementia.

Five Minutes of Amazing

Author : Chris Graham
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0751565423
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book Five Minutes of Amazing written by Chris Graham and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story poses a profound question - do we accept the hand that fate deals us, or do we battle to make the most of the life we have and help others in the process? Chris Graham, just 38 years old but already facing the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease, has emphatically chosen the latter. Having lived through a troubled childhood, Chris joined the British Army at a young age and found that the life of a soldier provided him with a much-needed sense of stability. However, his world was turned upside down when, at just 34 years of age, he was diagnosed with a form of early onset dementia. This brutal disease had already claimed the life of his father at 42, along with several other members of his family, and tragically had already confined his brother to a nursing home at the age of 43. In his brother's life, Chris could see a terrifying window into his own near future. Chris, though, is an extraordinary human being. Having been handed nothing less than a death sentence, he decided overnight to stand up to this horrendous disease and do something to leave his mark before it was too late. And so it was that last year, Chris embarked on an awareness-raising 16,000-mile solo cycle around North America, armed only with his bike, a sense of humour, and some good old-fashioned British grit. Leaving his ever-supportive wife Vicky and baby son Dexter at home, he took on huge challenges - for instance, the fear that the ability to discern left from right might leave him at any point while navigating an entire continent - and made it home in time for Christmas, determined to spending however long he has left pouring his love and attention into his family life. Five Minutes of Amazing is both the story of Chris' epic journey and of his fight against the disease increasingly being recognised as the defining disease of our generation. Inspiring and heart-rending in equal measure, it's as important as it is moving, and it will touch everyone who reads it.

Journey Through Alzheimer's

Author : B. Geraldine Meggait
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1490755446
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Journey Through Alzheimer's written by B. Geraldine Meggait and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-12 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caregivers would benefit from this read. This is a moving, inspirational personal journey into Alzheimers disease. Gerry has incorporated many techniques with a gentle loving approach to address complications arising from crippling disease. Her diary excerpts are real and honest. This book is not only emotional, truthful and educational; it expresses the bond and undying love between mother and daugher. Caregivers must read it. It is a powerful book. Twyla R. Proud. R.N. From the author: My title refers to the journey Mother and I took into the world of Alzheimers. As I listen to others talk about their experiences, they also refer to it as a journey. In many ways that word accurately describes the experience. When you start out on a journey, you often meet many obstaclestwists and turns in the roadmany joyful and some not so happy events occur. Much the same happens when you care for someone with Alzheimers. The road ahead is unknownsometimes scary with many bumps, twists and turns, and sometimes precious and breathtakingly wonderful. I hope somehow that because of this book your experience may be less scary and much more precious.

Before My Eyes

Author : Diane Currie
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1450216781
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Before My Eyes written by Diane Currie and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Imagine the heart-wrenching devastation that is experienced by a family when a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease! Author Diane Currie shares her candid and personal reflections about her mother's struggle with this disease as she copes with the reality of the present but always honors the memory of her past. Through a series of moving vignettes, she remains connected with her mother in a creative way as the strong bond between them slowly dissolves as the disease progresses. From the first moment of her mother's diagnosis, Currie conveys in a captivating manner the intense feelings of loss and hopelessness one experiences when dealing with this dreadful disease. She is able to protray the subtle changes in her mother's behavior and personality throughout her decline, all in a deeply human way. While Before My Eyes describes one family's touching and painful journey, in essence Currie's reflective account may typify the Alzheimer's experience, while offering support and validation to all those who walk its arduous path"--Page 4 of cover.

The 36-Hour Day

Author : Nancy L. Mace
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421441705
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book The 36-Hour Day written by Nancy L. Mace and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide.

The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease

Author : Jennifer R. Stelter
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421441071
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Book Synopsis The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease by : Jennifer R. Stelter

Download or read book The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease written by Jennifer R. Stelter and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Dementia Connection Model is a recipe to connect families in a way that produces positive interactions and preserves their loved one's level of functioning for as long as possible. The model brings together three concepts in dementia care of what is happening to the person with Alzheimer disease and, more importantly, why these things are happening as the person's condition progresses and how to intervene successfully"--

Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey

Author : Jolene Brackey
Publisher : Purdue University Press
ISBN 13 : 1612494838
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (124 download)

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Book Synopsis Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey by : Jolene Brackey

Download or read book Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey written by Jolene Brackey and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of moments. We are not able to create perfectly wonderful days for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, but we can create perfectly wonderful moments, moments that put a smile on their faces and a twinkle in their eyes. Five minutes later, they will not remember what we did or said, but the feeling that we left them with will linger. The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.

It's Not That Simple: Helping Families Navigate the Alzheimer's Journey

Author : Pam Ostrowski
Publisher : Alzheimer's Family Consulting
ISBN 13 : 9781735709611
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (96 download)

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Book Synopsis It's Not That Simple: Helping Families Navigate the Alzheimer's Journey by : Pam Ostrowski

Download or read book It's Not That Simple: Helping Families Navigate the Alzheimer's Journey written by Pam Ostrowski and published by Alzheimer's Family Consulting. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps to relieve the fear, anxiety and confusion family member experience when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. This 3-hour read provides detailed help with skills, tips and guidance based on 14 years of dementia experience.

Ten Thousand Joys & Ten Thousand Sorrows

Author : Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101443669
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Ten Thousand Joys & Ten Thousand Sorrows written by Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ten Thousand Sorrows & Ten Thousand Joys offers a vision of lives well-led, and of love in the thick of crisis and loss. Beyond inspiring."-Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence "This beautiful book is unlike any other personal account of living with Alzheimer's disease that I have ever read . . . it offers patients and families practical insights into how they can live their lives more fully amidst the heartbreak of a mind-robbing illness."- Paul Raia, Director of Patient Care and Family Support, Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts Chapter "A story of courage, love, and growing wisdom in the face of Alzheimer's."-Joseph Goldstein, author of One Dharma, Founder / Director of Insight Meditation Society In this profound and courageous memoir, Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle describes how her husband's Alzheimer's diagnosis at the age of seventy-two challenged them to live the spiritual teachings they had embraced during the course of their life together. Following a midlife career shift, Harrison Hobliztelle, or Hob as he was called, a former professor of comparative literature at Barnard, Columbia, and Brandeis University, became a family therapist and was ordained a Dharmacharya (senior teacher) by Thich Nhat Hanh. Hob comes to life in these pages as an incredibly funny and brilliant man who never stopped enjoying a good philosophical conversation-even as his mind, quite literally, slipped away from him. And yet when they first heard the diagnosis, Olivia and Hob's initial reaction was to cling desperately to the life they had had. But everything had changed, and they knew that the only answer was to greet this last phase of Hob's life consciously and lovingly. Ten Thousand Joys & Ten Thousand Sorrows provides a wise and compassionate vision for maintaining hope and grace in the face of life's greatest challenges. (This memoir was originally self-published as The Majesty of Your Loving.)

Unforgettable Journey

Author : Anne P. Hill
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1450241778
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Unforgettable Journey written by Anne P. Hill and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-07-29 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There are many books written about Alzheimer's disease. The concise nature and easy readability of this book will make it an effective tool for family members with a parent who has dementia. The upbeat nature and 'Tips' section at the end of each chapter helps the book read in much the same way that a supportive conversation with a friend would be to the reader. I heartily recommend this book to the adult children of my patients with Alzheimer's disease."-Kevin R. Smith, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry, director of Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland For adult children of parents struggling with Alzheimer's disease, finding useful tips and suggestions for dealing with everyday challenges can be difficult. "Unforgettable Journey: Tips to Survive Your Parent's Alzheimer's Disease" provides an easy-to-read, concise compellation of author Anne P. Hill's experiences coping with her mother's illness. Hill details the specific methods she used to understand and manage the daily trials of caring for her mother. Broken down into small chapters, Hill focuses on each step of the Alzheimer's journey and offers a compassionate, intimate, and insightful glimpse into the life of those who suffer from Alzheimer's-both patient and caretaker. ------ Illustrations by Jane Zwinger An audio book of Unforgettable Journey: Tips to Survive Your Parents Alzheimers Disease is available from the author at http://www.luminsong.com/unforgettable/>

The Unseen Gifts of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Author : Wendy Chanampa
Publisher : Balboa Press
ISBN 13 : 1504350693
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book The Unseen Gifts of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia written by Wendy Chanampa and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SELF IMPROVEMENT Learn how to see the joy and love as we assist people living with dementia and Alzheimers disease Dementia and Alzheimers disease is a devastating diagnosis. How can we, as caregivers, walk through this journey, assisting our loved ones to live life fully? There is a rainbow in the storm, and we, the caregivers, are often the ones that need to be able to look upward. The person with dementia is still the same person that you know; yet he or she is different and unable at times to comprehend what is happening. How can we prepare and embrace these individuals as they travel this road? The frequency of this disease is increasing and now is the time to view it as we do other diseases. People can live fulfilling lives with this disability. We, the caregivers, are the solution as we learn to embrace and enjoy the journey. There is no easy route, and there will be setbacks and crises. I offer this book as simply another tool to assist you along the way. * Discover how you can make a difference through acceptance and gratitude. * Understand the changes that are taking place. * Learn how to take care of yourself. * Find the gifts along the journey.

How Not to Study a Disease

Author : Karl Herrup
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262546019
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book How Not to Study a Disease written by Karl Herrup and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authority on Alzheimer's disease offers a history of past failures and a roadmap that points us in a new direction in our journey to a cure. For decades, some of our best and brightest medical scientists have dedicated themselves to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease. What happened? Where is the cure? The biggest breakthroughs occurred twenty-five years ago, with little progress since. In How Not to Study a Disease, neurobiologist Karl Herrup explains why the Alzheimer's discoveries of the 1990s didn't bear fruit and maps a direction for future research. Herrup describes the research, explains what's taking so long, and offers an approach for resetting future research. Herrup offers a unique insider's perspective, describing the red flags that science ignored in the rush to find a cure. He is unsparing in calling out the stubbornness, greed, and bad advice that has hamstrung the field, but his final message is a largely optimistic one. Herrup presents a new and sweeping vision of the field that includes a redefinition of the disease and a fresh conceptualization of aging and dementia that asks us to imagine the brain as a series of interconnected "neighborhoods." He calls for changes in virtually every aspect of the Alzheimer's disease research effort, from the drug development process, to the mechanisms of support for basic research, to the often-overlooked role of the scientific media, and more. With How Not to Study a Disease, Herrup provides a roadmap that points us in a new direction in our journey to a cure for Alzheimer's.

H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer's Journey

Author : Carol B. Amos
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1683509048
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (835 download)

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Download or read book H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer's Journey written by Carol B. Amos and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-03 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A useful, step-by-step guide for anyone new to caring for those with Alzheimer’s.” —Library Journal H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer’s Journey equips Alzheimer’s caregivers with knowledge, tools, and advice for their difficult road ahead. Author Carol B. Amos incorporates her own experience—including her family’s email correspondence illustrating how they coped during this particular challenge. Amos also introduces The Caregiving Principle™: a simple approach that provides a deeper understanding of a person with Alzheimer’s disease and a framework for the caregiver’s role. She provides examples of how The Caregiving Principle™ helped her connect with her mother. H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer’s Journey encourages caregivers to take care for themselves and provides inspiration for a less stressful, more rewarding journey.

Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade

Author : Gary Chapman
Publisher : Moody Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0802494412
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade written by Gary Chapman and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across America and around the world, the five love languages have revitalized relationships and saved marriages from the brink of disaster. Can they also help individuals, couples, and families cope with the devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD)? Coauthors Chapman, Shaw, and Barr give a resounding yes. Their innovative application of the five love languages creates an entirely new way to touch the lives of the five million Americans who have Alzheimer’s, as well as their fifteen million caregivers. At its heart, this book is about how love gently lifts a corner of dementia’s dark curtain to cultivate an emotional connection amid memory loss. This collaborative, groundbreaking work between a healthcare professional, caregiver, and relationship expert will: Provide an overview of the love languages and Alzheimer’s disease, correlate the love languages with the developments of the stages of AD, discuss how both the caregiver and care receiver can apply the love languages, address the challenges and stresses of the caregiver journey, offer personal stories and case studies about maintaining emotional intimacy amidst AD. Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade is heartfelt and easy to apply, providing gentle, focused help for those feeling overwhelmed by the relational toll of Alzheimer’s. Its principles have already helped hundreds of families, and it can help yours, too.

Where Two Worlds Touch

Author : Jade C. Angelica
Publisher : Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
ISBN 13 : 1558967117
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (589 download)

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Download or read book Where Two Worlds Touch written by Jade C. Angelica and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2014 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jade Angelica shares the wisdom and hope she gleaned from caring for her mother and from many years working closely with Alzheimer's patients and caregivers. Challenging the predominant belief that people with Alzheimer's no longer have purpose, potential, or the capacity for meaningful relationship, Where Two Worlds Touch is both a spiritual memoir and a pastoral guide for those who love someone with Alzheimer's. Readers will find here the reassuring words of a friend who has been there and can give advice on preserving connection, finding hope, self-care, and staying open to the possibility of grace.

Forgetting the Memories

Author : Steinberg
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1449055893
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Forgetting the Memories written by Steinberg and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer's is a devastating disease, robbing its victims of so much of themselves before the end. For caregivers facing this disease, a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can sound like the ultimate tragedy, the disease that will rob us of our loved one by inches. It doesn't have to be. While Alzheimer's and related dementias are serious and not easily understood diseases, a new guide can help families negotiate the difficult scientific, emotional, and practical issues of dealing with the disease. In a moving and easy to read format, Dr. Steinberg has laid out a true caregiver's guide to dealing with Alzheimer's disease, from the first signs to the final stages. Incorporating science, real-life case studies from his practice and from his extensive experience as a nationally recognized seminar speaker, as well as from his personal journey coping with his mother's illness, Dr. Steinberg leads the reader through a learning and healing process. In a candid and personal sharing of his experience, Dr. Steinberg helps the reader clearly understand what to expect, when to ask for help, how to cope with the changes and the inevitable pressures within the family, and how to continue to love as a loved one's disease threatens family stability and well-being. With his profound knowledge of the disease, its treatment and manifestations, and his great love and tenderness as the son of an Alzheimer's patient, Dr. Steinberg has created a truly memorable work.