| Alzheimers - Finding the Words: A Communication Guide for Those Who Care Contributor(s): Hodgson, Harriet (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471346578 ISBN-13: 9780471346579 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1995 Annotation: Former president Ronald Reagan's disclosure of his Alzheimer's disease has helped show the country that Alzheimer's is nothing to be ashamed of and getting it is no one's fault. Alzheimer's is a common condition that currently afflicts 4 million Americans and touches another 20 million family members who care for them. From the point of view of someone who's been there, Alzheimer's: Finding the Words shows family members how the disease affects speech -- and how to communicate with a faltering mind. This helpful communication guide also includes a short-term memory questionnaire, the latest research findings, and insightful interviews with physicians, caregivers, family members, and patients. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Health Care Issues - Medical | Neurology |
| Dewey: 616.831 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.49" W x 8.53" (0.62 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Health & Fitness |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A ray of hope for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients Alzheimer's afflicts millions of people around the world, as well as the family members who care for them. Alzheimer's -- Finding the Words: A Communication Guide for Those Who Care offers practical help for both the sufferer and their caregivers by easing paths of communication as the disease progresses. Faltering speech and language processing is often at the root of common behavioral changes that cause conflict; by showing you what to expect and how to work around the changes, this book provides a lifeline that can help make your time together more fulfilling on both sides. |