Easily digestible, this book is a treasure house of practical tips, ideas, and survival strategies for caring for an Alzheimer's patient within the family, written by one who has been there. Dozens of coping skills and ways to replenish are suggested to help caregivers maintain their own health throughout the caregiving journey.

Surviving Alzheimer's: A Guide for Families (Caregivers)

Politics & Social Sciences

Raymond, Florian

Social Sciences

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The family, voluntary or professional caregiver to the Alzheimer's patient can use these activities in the home or care facility. Guidance is given on matching activities to patients' potentials, thereby avoiding stress and frustration of failure and mistakes, reinforcing self-esteem, alertness and satisfaction. Appendices list useful information. Recommended by the Alzheimer's Disease Society (UK) and the American Alzheimer's Disease Association. '...a splendid volume...my patients' relatives find it very helpful.' Professor G.K.Wilcock, BSc DM FRCP

Failure-Free Activities for the Alzheimer's Patient: A Guidebook for Caregivers

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Sheridan, Carmel B.

Psychology & Counseling

Show Me the Way to Go Home

Rose, Larry

Reminiscence: Uncovering a Lifetime of Memories

Parenting & Relationships

Carmel Sheridan

Aging Parents

The author writes of the problems of caring for a spouse at home, based on his personal experiences of caring for his wife who had Alzheimer's disease

In Sickness & in Health: Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer's

Grubbs, William M.

Activity Ideas for the Budget Minded

Cassistre, Debra

Free Things for Activity Directors

Reference

I Remember When presents dozens of activities which help people reminisce and tell stories about their lives. The authors emphasize using the senses when reminiscing with people with dementia. One section describes an activity called Bring-A-Thing which is a lot like Show and Tell where people bring an item to the discussion such as a recipe or a piece of jewelry which helps trigger memories. Particularly useful are the numerous, easy-to-use conversation starters which can be used in groups or between individuals. In the book, the authors have gathered together the best ideas related to reminiscing and storytelling from the best experts in the world. Everything in I Remember When is based on research, and has been field-tested in urban, surburban and rural communities, in business organizations, with board members of national corporations, shurch and synagogue groups, and many other groups. The book is based on the authors' 20+ years of research which suggests that when people reminisce, they have a better sense of wellbeing, greater feelings of community, and an important awareness of their useful contributions to others.

I Remember When: Activity Ideas to Help People Reminisce

Roberts, Bruce

Thorsheim, Howard

Family Memories: A Guide to Reminiscing

Price, Bob

Wandering: How to Cope With This Alarming Behavior Problem

Caldwell, Marianne

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