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A Promise Kept 10 reviews
Robertson McQuilkin
Tyndale House Publishers, 1998
Well done - a true example of agape love
For a young single it's easy to fantasize about the joys of having a lifelong love - often at the neglect of counting the true cost of actually having one. This small but powerful book shows that cost, and how one man remained faithful to his wife despite it. Robertson, a distinguished man high in Christian academic circles, is shocked when his vivacious wife Muriel is diagnosed with ...
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Creating Moments of Joy: A Journal for Caregivers, Fourth Edition (NEW COVER)7 reviews
Jolene Brackey
Purdue University Press, 2008
A must-read for everyone connected to the disease!
This book is absolutely the best I have read regarding the disease. I am a care-giver. The insights into the disease, how to make the best of it for you and for them is invaluable. You can create moments of joy for everyone. Tips and tricks are sensational. I will read it again and again as the disease progresses. I just can't recommend it enough.
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Dancing with Rose: Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer's37 reviews
Lauren Kessler
Viking Adult, 2007
Perfect pitch
This author took a job as a caregiver in an Alzheimer's facility with the idea of working through her relationship with her mother, who suffered with the disease, and writing a memoir that would help others understand people with the disease and the system caring for them. As a psychologist and daughter of a man with Alzheimer's, I would say she did a wonderful job with both.
If you have ...
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When Your Loved One Has Dementia: A Simple Guide for Caregivers5 reviews
Joy A. Glenner, Jean M. Stehman, ...
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005
An excellent starting point for those with questions
Any who care for Alzheimer sufferers or those with other dementias know the challenges involved: eighty percent of people with dementia live at home, and family members often find themselves challenged by unfamiliar demands and new routines. When Your Loved One Has Dementia: A Simple Guide For Caregivers reviews all kinds of challenges, from safety in handling and caring for sufferers and ...
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A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier3 reviews
Patricia Callone, Barbara Vasiloff, ...
Demos Medical Publishing, 2005
Wonderful source of information
This book gives a clear and concise summary of changes which occur in the brain and in the behavior of the patient with Alzheimer's Disease. Dividing the book into three sections based on the stages of the disease is very useful. The tips for making life easier can easily be implemented.
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The Complete Eldercare Planner, Second Edition: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help54 reviews
Joy Loverde
Three Rivers Press, 2000
Overwhelming Help in a crisis time of need
7-22-05 -- Recently I found myself along with 3 other siblings and spouses thrust into new uncharted waters in a totally new season of our lives. Suddenly and without any training we were and continue to this day having to take care of my aging parents. I for one will freely admit that as a child I was never trained, prepared, nor exceptionally gifted to undertake such a task. It is just not the ...
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T is for Trespass (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries) 188 reviews
Sue Grafton
Putnam Adult, 2007
A Very Good Mystery
This book takes place in the later part of the eighties with Kinsey Millhone. She is a woman who had a rough childhood, so she learned how to survive and to manipulate people to get what she wants and needs. Kinsey is hired by neighbor Gus to interview/investigate the woman who applied to be his caregiver. The twist is she uses the name "Solana Rojas" then ends up investigating the real Solana
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The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems11 reviews
P. Murali Doraiswamy, Lisa P. Gwyther, ...
St. Martin's Press, 2008
Excellent Resource
This book has been a godsend for myself and my family. My Dad was recently diagnoised with Alzheimer's. This book helped me ask intelligent questions when speaking to his doctor. It's a diesease people know so little about. It's very helpful in helping determine what type of doctor a alzheimer suffer should be seeing and the test available. I wish I'd had this book when we first suspected ...
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The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, ... 82 reviews
Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
Wellness Central, 2006
My " Go to " book.
I am a caregiver, and this is very helpful.
It is a great reference book.
It helps to know I am not the only one dealing with these issues.
And that some of the things happening are a completely natural part of the aging process.
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The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss ...43 reviews
Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006
A must read
This is an excellent book. It is written in a warm and caring manner which is easy to understand. It is full of information not just for anyone dealing with a dementia patient, but for anybody who is caring for another person, (or who may think at some point they will). It covers subjects which apply to the caring of anyone who is ill and/or elderly, even if it is not dementia. I would ...
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Share The Care: How to Organize a Group to Care for Someone Who Is Seriously Ill, (Revised and Updated)10 reviews
Cappy Capossela, Sheila Warnock
Fireside, 2004
Share the Care
This is an easy to read, step-by-step "how to" book complete with all the necessary forms and online forms and assistance as well. Reading this book will help a group of friends know the best way to care for an ill or injured friend, both long and short-term.
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Who Cares?: Rediscovering Community2 reviews
David B Schwartz
Westview Press, 1997
"A practical and magical book" - The Bloomsbury Review
Our society has many official, paid, credentialed experts working on the problems of the world. Instead, according to this blueprint for radical, direct, and loving action, we each need to do what we can and not wait for official solutions. By creating connections with each other - friend, stranger, neighbor, and relative - we can discover untapped resources. This book is filled with the ...
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What If It's Not Alzheimer's?: A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia (Updated & Revised)9 reviews
Prometheus Books, 2008
Dementia other than Alzheimer's
I wish I had found this book over a year ago. Statistically the largest portion of people diagnosed with dementia are diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. The sad truth is that many people diagnosed as having Alzheimer's are mis-diagnosed and don't have Alzheimer's but some other form of dementia. Dementia is not a disease itself but a symptom of something else going on. Just like pain is not ...
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Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends and Caregivers18 reviews
Daniel Kuhn
Hunter House, 2003
36 Hours
Have not finidhed thid publication but have covered approz 125 pages. The info conveyed is excellent and has caused me to modify my approach to my wifs's condition. Unfortunately she has several other probems that complicate the situation. Rgardless this bookis vey helpful so far and I expect the balance to be the same.
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You're Not You: A Novel33 reviews
Michelle Wildgen
Picador, 2007
Beautiful
This was a beautiful story and so touching to read. I loved the characters and felt strong emotions for all of them, except Cynthia and Evan (near the middled) of course. Bastards, but the scenario was all too real. Kate changed a young life and taught her so much about living.
Great Job, Michelle Wildgen!
Christy W
LA
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Elder Rage, or Take My Father... Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents275 reviews
Jacqueline Marcell
Impressive Press, 2001
Thank you for a WONDERFUL book. Both entertaining AND full of valuable information.
I wish to extend a huge thank you to Jacqueline for writing this book! My mother-in-law had been diagnosed with dementia and had progressed to point where we felt it was no longer safe to allow her to continue to live alone. Our problem was that she was fighting us "tooth and nail" at every turn. She did not realize the scope of her problem. She felt she merely could not remember things once ...
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Type 1 Diabetes: A Guide for Children, Adolescents, Young Adults--and Their Caregivers, Third Edition17 reviews
Ragnar Hanas
Da Capo Press, 2005
A God Send
This book has helped us so much.
The doctors don't help you too much so you are left with a million questions and this book has helped so much.
This disease is so overwelming and this book is so helpful in easy to understand words.
Instead of going into a panic when something happens we now just go to the book and it calms us right down.
Thank God this book is here.
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When Your Child Has an Eating Disorder: A Step-By-Step Workbook for Parents and Other Caregivers12 reviews
Abigail H. Natenshon
Jossey-Bass, 1999
comprehensive and understandable
I am a MSW candidate at Simmons College with an extra interest in Eating Disorders. I have done a lot of research on the subject and have found this book to be the best I have seen recently. When Your Child has an Eating Disorder is comprehensive and concise. It is the most understandable book, laying out everything in a clear way. I find a lot of books written by therapists convoluted and ...
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Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers, 7th Edition5 reviews
Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Dianne Widmeyer Eyer
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2006
A guide to infant/toddler educaring
Janet Gonzalez-Mena and Dianne Widmeyer Eyer have developed a precise method of working with groups of infants and toddlers based on the relationship principle. Their philosophy is one of respect for the child. I have recommended this book to many new educarers and they all have thanked me, saying it was the best guide they had come across. It is a "must read" for all who work with infants ...
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The Fearless Caregiver: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One and Still Have a Life of Your Own ...8 reviews
Gary Barg
Capital Books, 2003
A Must-Read for all Caregivers!
It is about time that someone tackled the issues that caregivers face. It can often be a lonely and confusing time. I was a caregiver for my mother a few years ago and looked everywhere for a book like this. I needed something to walk me through all of the things I didn't understand. This a well-crafted, easy to read and understand book that all caregivers should read. I wish it had been ...
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