Developing Support Groups For Individuals With Early Stage Alzheimers Disease

Author : Robyn Yale
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing Support Groups for Individuals with Early-stage Alzheimer's Disease written by Robyn Yale and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step guidelines show how to facilitate and administer a support group for early-stage Alzheimer's patients, from selecting group participants to addressing administrative concerns. Includes role plays for practicing ways to handle difficult situations, advice on involving caregivers and family members, and numerous sample interview, screening, evaluation, and observation forms and contractual agreements. A review of the author's study on patient groups includes research questions, procedures, and results. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Phyllis Braudy Harris
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801868771
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Person with Alzheimer's Disease written by Phyllis Braudy Harris and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2002-06-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to provide a comprehensive look at what it's like to have dementia and the subjective experience of living with progressive memory loss. Few families are untouched by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Moving accounts of what it is like to care for someone with this disease have already been published, as well as how-to books that offer caregivers advice and information on coping. But this book is the first to provide a comprehensive report of what it is like to have dementia oneself—the subjective experience of living with progressive memory loss. Each chapter discusses a different aspect of having dementia, from the initial assessment and diagnosis through placement in a nursing home. The discussions are grounded in qualitative research and case studies, which convey the variable and personal nature of the experience. They seek to help clinicians, researchers, students, and caregivers (both professionals and family members) understand the experience of dementia, and thereby to promote better caregiving through a person-centered approach. Contributors: Kathleen Kahn-Denis, Judson Retirement Community; Casey Durkin, a psychotherapist in Cleveland, Ohio; Jane Gilliard, Dementia Voice, UK; Phyllis Braudy Harris, John Carroll University; John Keady, University of Wales, UK; John Killick, University of Stirling, UK; Rebecca G. Logsdon, University of Washington; Charlie Murphy, University of Stirling, UK; Alison Phinney, University of British Columbia, Canada; Steven R. Sabat, Georgetown University; Dorothy Seman, Alzheimer's Family Care Center, Chicago; Lisa Snyder, University of California, San Diego; Jane Stansell, Alzheimer's Family Care Center, Chicago; Gloria Sterin, Shaker Heights, Ohio; Jon C. Stuckey, Messiah College; Robyn Yale, Consultant to the Alzheimer's Association, San Francisco; Rosalie Young, Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Author : Daniel Kuhn
Publisher : Hunter House
ISBN 13 : 0897933974
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alzheimer's Early Stages written by Daniel Kuhn and published by Hunter House. This book was released on 2003 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FIRST STEPS FOR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND CAREGIVERS.

Author : National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780309495035
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America written by National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the largest generation in U.S. history - the population born in the two decades immediately following World War II - enters the age of risk for cognitive impairment, growing numbers of people will experience dementia (including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias). By one estimate, nearly 14 million people in the United States will be living with dementia by 2060. Like other hardships, the experience of living with dementia can bring unexpected moments of intimacy, growth, and compassion, but these diseases also affect people's capacity to work and carry out other activities and alter their relationships with loved ones, friends, and coworkers. Those who live with and care for individuals experiencing these diseases face challenges that include physical and emotional stress, difficult changes and losses in their relationships with life partners, loss of income, and interrupted connections to other activities and friends. From a societal perspective, these diseases place substantial demands on communities and on the institutions and government entities that support people living with dementia and their families, including the health care system, the providers of direct care, and others. Nevertheless, research in the social and behavioral sciences points to possibilities for preventing or slowing the development of dementia and for substantially reducing its social and economic impacts. At the request of the National Institute on Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America assesses the contributions of research in the social and behavioral sciences and identifies a research agenda for the coming decade. This report offers a blueprint for the next decade of behavioral and social science research to reduce the negative impact of dementia for America's diverse population. Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America calls for research that addresses the causes and solutions for disparities in both developing dementia and receiving adequate treatment and support. It calls for research that sets goals meaningful not just for scientists but for people living with dementia and those who support them as well. By 2030, an estimated 8.5 million Americans will have Alzheimer's disease and many more will have other forms of dementia. Through identifying priorities social and behavioral science research and recommending ways in which they can be pursued in a coordinated fashion, Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America will help produce research that improves the lives of all those affected by dementia.

Author : Lillian Middleton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alzheimer's Family Support Groups written by Lillian Middleton and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book State and Area Agency Instructional Guide for Alzheimer's Disease Family Support Groups written by and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lisa Snyder
Publisher : Sunrise River Press
ISBN 13 : 1934716189
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Your Best with Early-Stage Alzheimer's written by Lisa Snyder and published by Sunrise River Press. This book was released on 2011-09-08 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speaks directly to the person diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's and offers them the information they need to move ahead.

Author : Jonathan Graff-Radford
Publisher : Rosetta Books
ISBN 13 : 0795352921
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias written by Jonathan Graff-Radford and published by Rosetta Books. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference on preventing, treating, and coping with dementia, from “one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). This book from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic offers an update on what experts know about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, including the latest research into treatment and prevention, ways to live well with dementia, and recommendations for caregivers. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, many related types also affect adults worldwide, causing loss of memory, reason, judgment, and other cognitive functions. Although the diseases that cause dementia have long been considered unrelenting and incurable, recent advances offer hope. This book includes information about: • What to expect of typical aging and what are the earliest signs of abnormal aging • Memory loss and other forms of cognitive impairment that may lead to dementia • Characteristic features of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including frontotemporal degeneration, Lewy body dementia, and vascular cognitive impairment • The latest research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias • Caring for and supporting someone living with dementia Are there ways you can lower your risk? Can dementia be prevented? Can you live well with dementia? If so, how? You’ll find answers to these important questions and more in this book.

Author : Gertrude Swanson
Publisher : Zee Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The alzheimer's caregiver & families guide written by Gertrude Swanson and published by Zee Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-26 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Read the complete guide to handling Alzheimer's: A comprehensive resource for caregivers in the different stages of the disease" If a loved one is struggling with Alzheimer's disease, know that you're not alone. This devastating condition affects millions of people worldwide, and it can be overwhelming to navigate the various challenges it presents. That's where The Alzheimer's Guide For Caregivers & Their Families comes in. This comprehensive book is packed with valuable information and practical advice on every aspect of Alzheimer's disease, including: The different phases of the disease, and what to expect as it progresses. Conventional and alternative treatment options, including medications and therapies. How to manage the physical challenges of Alzheimer's, such as bathing, feeding, violent outbursts, safety measures, and managing the call of nature. Emotional coping for caregivers, to cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. The science behind Alzheimer's, including what happens physiologically and the latest developments in research. Financial planning and support resources for those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. The importance of mental stimulation, routine, diet and exercise in managing the disease, and tips for incorporating healthy habits into your daily routine. Don't let Alzheimer's control your life. Order your copy of The Alzheimer's Guide For Caregivers & Their Families today, and gain the knowledge and support you need to manage the disease and support your loved one.

Author : National Institute on Aging
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359588190
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease: Your Easy -to-Use- Guide from the National Institute on Aging (Revised January 2019) written by National Institute on Aging and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-13 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guide tells you how to: Understand how AD changes a person Learn how to cope with these changes Help family and friends understand AD Plan for the future Make your home safe for the person with AD Manage everyday activities like eating, bathing, dressing, and grooming Take care of yourself Get help with caregiving Find out about helpful resources, such as websites, support groups, government agencies, and adult day care programs Choose a full-time care facility for the person with AD if needed Learn about common behavior and medical problems of people with AD and some medicines that may help Cope with late-stage AD