Regis Philbin
"I thought I knew Jacqueline until I read her book. Wow, what a story!"
Hugh Downs
"Jacqueline's story and style of writing will surely grab a large readership."
Inge Gatz, Editor, Early Alzheimer's--An International Newsletter on Dementia
"If you can buy one book for your AD resource library this year...let it be this one. The book reminds us all, professionals and families living in the Alzheimer's world, of the importance of listening with our ears, eyes, and heart. It will enrich the life or a person living with AD."
The Forgetting: Alzheimer's: Portrait of
an Epidemic
by David Shenk
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Amazon.com's Best of 2001
First attracted to his subject by its horrific ability to destroy the human mind and body, journalist David Shenk ultimately finds reasons to accept Alzheimer's disease--and almost forgive it--in The Forgetting. Shenk
describes his work as a biography, the life story of a biological outlaw that.
Alzheimer's
Early Stages
by Daniel Kuhn, David A. Bennett
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The first part of this important book offers a comparison of the normal aging
pattern of the brain and what happens with Alzheimer's. It explains the
difficulties of diagnosis, risk factors for developing the disease, treatments,
and guidelines for prevention. The second part is devoted to practical..
Nursing Homes: Getting Good Care There...
by Sarah Burger (Editor), Virginia Fraser, Sara Hunt, Barbara Frank Book Review
This consumer action manual explores getting good care once in a nursing home of choice, covering common problems of care, residents' rights, and family member interactions with a caregiving facility. Excellent advise is given on how to get the best from a typical nursing home set-up and staff.
There's Still a Person in There:
by Michael Castleman, et al
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Alzheimer's is the third most costly disease, but that statistic measures only dollars, not the disease's devastating effects on caregivers. With Alzheimer's and the fear of it looming ever larger in a society marked by increasing longevity, good books on it are needed. Concerned throughout with...
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Show Me the Way to Go Home
by Larry Rose
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Larry Rose was a vital, gifted engineer in his forties when Alzheimer's struck. In this first-person account, Rose shares his heartbreaking and sometimes heartwarming skirmishes with a disease he has been battling since its diagnosis in 1992. His resilience, courage, and optimism are phenomenal as...
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Book Review
COPING WITH CARING is written for the caregiver who cares for a loved one with Alzheimer's or a related disorder. Each page provides an inspiring daily reflection, followed by a related caregiving tip. Designed for daily use, this unique volume will serve to give you emotional support and insights...
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From Library Journal
Most people's nursing home experiences begin when a parent, other relative, or older spouse needs long-term care after an illness or injury. With little knowledge of nursing home services and culture, families must choose a facility, make financial decisions, and help their family member create a...
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Alzheimer's: The Answers You Need
by Helen D. Davies, Michael P. Jensen
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Susan M. Johnson, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, San Diego, CA United States, March 22, 2001
A patient and his wife, participating in the Mild Cognitive Impairment
study, were looking for information on AD as he had just converted to a
diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Their response to this book was that we should give a
copy to everyone who comes into our Center.
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to...
by Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
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From Book News, Inc.
Providing support and factual information to equip families with the tools needed to effectively care for relatives with dementing disorders, this volume covers topics ranging from what dementia is to the various physical and psychological problems that its sufferers experience. Also covered are...
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Elder
Rage or Take My Father... Please!
Speaking Our Minds: Personal...
The Forgetting: Alzheimer's: Portrait of
an Epidemic
Alzheimer's
Early Stages
Nursing Homes: Getting Good Care There...
There's Still a Person in There:
Show Me the Way to Go Home
Coping With Caring: Daily Reflection...
When
Someone You Love Needs Nursing
Alzheimer's: The Answers You Need
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to...