| Unforgettable Journey: Tips to Survive Your Parent's Alzheimer's Disease Second Edition Contributor(s): Hill, Anne P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 145024176X ISBN-13: 9781450241762 Publisher: iUniverse OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain) - Health & Fitness | Healing - Medical | Health Care Delivery |
| Dewey: 362.196 |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 5" W x 8" (0.29 lbs) 116 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "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 Parent's Alzheimer's Disease is available from the author at http: //www.luminsong.com/unforgettable/> |