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Author : Joanne Koenig Coste
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0618485171
A groundbreaking approach for everyone dealing with the disease.
Author : Joanne Koenig Coste
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004-09-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780547526829
A guide to more successful communication for the millions of Americans caring for someone with dementia: “Offers a fresh approach and hope.”—NPR Revolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own reality. Her accessible and comprehensive method, which she calls habilitation, works to enhance communication between care partners and patients and has proven successful with thousands of people living with dementia. Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s also offers hundreds of practical tips, including how to: · cope with the diagnosis and adjust to the disease’s progression · help the patient talk about the illness · face the issue of driving · make meals and bath times as pleasant as possible · adjust room design for the patient’s comfort · deal with wandering, paranoia, and aggression “A fine addition to Alzheimer's and caregiving collections.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Promises to transform not only the lives of patients but those of care providers…This book is a gift.”—Sue Levkoff, coauthor of Aging Well
Author : Joanne Koenig Coste
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1422390276
Few conditions strike such terror into victims & relatives as Alzheimer¿s disease. The dementia that is its best-known symptom can provoke deep feelings of helplessness & despair, & a fear of inevitable loss of dignity & self-respect. Yet there is hope. A revolutionary form of caregiving is significantly changing the lives of victims & their families. Here, Joanne Coste outlines `habilitation¿, a simple but creative approach that allows patients to thrive, not just `mark time¿, while offering them the chance to feel successful, rejoice in their remaining skills & maintain their self-esteem. This practical, essential guide provides advice, support & reassurance for patients & caregivers alike.
Author : Joanne Koenig Coste
Publisher : Random House
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-31
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781448118663
Few conditions upon first diagnosis strike such terror into victims and relatives as Alzheimer's disease. The dementia that is its best-known symptom can provoke feelings of helplessness and despair, coupled with fear that the patient will inevitably suffer loss of dignity and self-respect. There is hope, however, and Joanne Koenig-Coste is well qualified to say so. For over thirty years she has advocated and practised a communication-based form of care. Now she has distilled her experience into this encouraging and supportive book showing how, by following a few straightforward and simple ideas, the quality of life of sufferers can be dramatically improved, and their dignity and self-respect renewed. Habilitation capitalizes on the remaining emotions and skills of the patient and offers chances to feel successful by reaching past the recognized losses, ignoring the failures, and rejoicing in whatever still defines the essential humanity of the sufferer. Perhaps as importantly, it also suggests ways that the carers can care for themselves too. Learning to Speak Alzheimer's is a practical guide to coping with a cruel disease. It offers a wealth of information, understanding and advice, but above all it offers a message of hope based on respect, common sense and quiet dignity.
Author : Claudia Strauss
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781608822522
Alzheimer's can have a devastating impact on a patient's close relationships and all too often, family members and friends feel so uncomfortable that they end up dreading visits, or simply give up trying to stay in contact with the patient. This book offers a wealth of practical things you can do to stay connected with the Alzheimer's patient in your life. It offers straightforward suggestions and invaluable do's and don'ts, with advice on everything from dealing effectively with the inevitable repetition that occurs in conversations with an Alzheimer's patient to helpful strategies for saying no to unrealistic demands. It also includes thoughtful tips to remind you to take care of your own feelings and suggestions for helping children become comfortable with visiting an Alzheimer's sufferer.
Author : Joanne Koenig Coste
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1417717688
A new approach to dealing with Alzheimer's disease offers a five step method for caring for people with progressive dementia, while offering hundreds of practical tips to ease life for patients and caregivers.
Author : Lisa Snyder
Publisher : Sunrise River Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781934716182
Speaks directly to the person diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's and offers them the information they need to move ahead.
Author : John Zeisel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781101015636
A revolutionary new approach to Alzheimer’s care, focusing on a patient’s strengths to maintain connections with others and the world There currently is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease— though it can be treated. For the last fifteen years, John Zeisel, Ph.D. has spearheaded a movement to treat Alzheimer’s non-pharmacologically by focusing on the mind’s strengths. I’m Still Here is a guidebook to Dr. Zeisel’s treatment ideas, showing the possibility and benefits of connecting with an Alzheimer’s patient through their abilities that don’t diminish with time, such as understanding music, art, facial expressions, and touch. By harnessing these capacities, and by using other strategies, it’s possible to offer the person a quality life with connection to others and to the world. In March 2013, Dr. Zeisel and his work will be the focus of the program airing on public television stations entitled “Hopeful Aging,” bringing his life-changing ideas to a national audience.
Author : Dr. Roger A. Brumback, MD,Patricia R. Callone, MA, MRE,Connie Kudlacek, BS,Janaan D. Manternach,Barabara C. Vasiloff, MA
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781934559000
An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. That number continues to grow - by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a devastating disorder of the brain's nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents throughout the disease process. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the progression of Alzheimer's and the unique challenges encountered at each stage. Section A: The major part of the book divides the progression of the disease into Stages: the Pre-Clinical Stage; Early-To-Mild Stage, which marks the onset of the disease; Moderate Stage; and the Severe Stage. Hundreds of practical tips geared to coping and compensating at each level of the disease provide support for the affected individual and the caregiver. Section B: A bonus section of questions and answers addresses specific issues caregivers face and give them points to reflect on as they continue the process. Key topics covered include: Legal and financial issues Family Forums in the caregiving process The role of medication at various stages of the disease Helping children understand what is happening to a loved one Handling the holidays and celebrations Making the living environment more stimulating and enjoyable Section C: Lists resources and suggests websites to find additional information about the disease itself as well as related valuable networks. With an abundance of pointers and guidelines for affected individuals, their families, friends and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier is essential for all readers who want to focus on the capabilities that remain instead of those that have been lost.
Author : Jolene Brackey
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781612494838
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.
Author : Virginia Bell,David Troxel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1878812351
The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care shows how easily you can make a difference in the life of a family member or client in your care. Here's the help you've been looking for: families will gain a renewed sense of hope, nursing facility staff will find simple applications for resident care, adult day center staff can enrich programming and attract more volunteers, and individuals with emerging Alzheimer's disease will gain valuable insights. Learn new ways to solve problems, encourage positive behavior, and improve communications. Make every day consistently reassuring, enjoyable, and secure.
Author : Nancy L. Mace,Peter V. Rabins
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781421441702
The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide.
Author : American Geriatrics Society (AGS),Health in Aging Foundation
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-25
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781119187738
Your sensitive, authoritative guide to Alzheimer's and dementia If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it's only natural to feel fraught with fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone. This friendly and authoritative guide is here to help you make smart, informed choices throughout the different scenarios you'll encounter as a person caring for someone diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. From making sense of a diagnosis to the best ways to cope with symptoms, Alzheimer's and Dementia For Dummies is the trusted companion you can count on as you navigate your way through this difficult landscape. Affecting one's memory, thinking, and behavior, dementia and Alzheimer's disease can't be prevented, cured, or slowed—but a diagnosis doesn't mean you have to be left helpless! Inside, you'll find out how to make sense of the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, understand the stages of the illnesses, and, most importantly, keep your loved one safe and comfortable—no matter how severe their symptoms are. Find out what to expect from Alzheimer's and dementia Discover what to keep in mind while caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia Uncover symptoms, causes, and risk factors of Alzheimer's and dementia Learn the critical information needed to help manage these illnesses Whether you're new to caring for a person affected by Alzheimer's or dementia or just looking for some answers and relief on your journey, this is the trusted resource you'll turn to again and again.
Author : Barbara Smith,Dan Gasby,Michael Shnayerson
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780553447125
"Working with Vanity Fair contributing editor Michael Shnayerson, B. and her husband Dan share B.'s unfolding story on dealing with early-onset Alzheimer's. Crafted in short chapters that interweave their narrative with ... advice, readers learn in small bites about dealing with Alzheimer's disease's day-to-day challenges, the family tensions, and ways of coping, as well as gain tips on diet and exercise from a lifestyle maven using her decades of expertise in a new and unexpected way"--
Author : Judith A. Levy,Judith a Levy Edm Otr
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Aging parents
ISBN : 1491016442
This book will provide a selection of user-friendly activities that will help maintain your parent's self-care skills, mobility, and socialization. These tasks encourage success and feelings of self-worth, and offer imaginative ways to interact with your parent.