Surviving Alzheimer's: Practical tips and soul-saving wisdom for caregivers - Softcover

Scott, Paula Spencer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615936415 ISBN 13: 9780615936413

Publisher: Eva-Birch Media, 2014

Synopsis

(Text refers to the first edition.)

What every family member of a loved one with dementia needs to know: How to help without sacrificing YOU. In Surviving Alzheimer's you'll find:

The best, most current thinking on how to enhance quality of life and safety while minimizing stress on everyone involved

The "Why This, Try This" approach to understanding what's behind odd, frustrating behaviors—and what you can do about them

How to defuse resentment, guilt, anger, and family friction

Lifesaving insights from a team of top dementia-care experts from geriatrics, psychiatry, social work, law, dementia therapy, and caregiver advocacy

Stories and ideas from real families

All in a fast, scannable format, unlike any other Alzheimer's guide, perfect for short-on-time caregivers.

"Regular doses of Paula Spencer Scott's supportive and instructive wisdom should be prescribed to every family member dealing with Alzheimer's. Her why-this, try-this approach is a winner." —Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW, LCSW, associate professor, Duke University School of Medicine, director of the Duke Family Support Program, and co-author, The Alzheimer's Action Plan

“Insightful and practical guidance for the millions of caregivers struggling to help their loved ones suffering from dementia.” —Gary Small, MD, director of the UCLA Longevity Center and co-author, The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program

"Fantastic!" —Leeza Gibbons, television personality and founder, Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation

About this title

About the Author

PAULA SPENCER SCOTT is a former contributing editor of Caring.com and a Met Life Foundation Journalists in Aging fellow, a program of the Gerontological Society of America. Her previous 11 books include Like Mother, Like Daughter, Momfidence (based on her longtime Woman's Day magazine column), and the collaborations The V Book and The Happiest Toddler on the Block. Five close family members have had dementia.

Review

• "Regular doses of Paula Spencer Scott's supportive and instructive wisdom should be prescribed to every family member dealing with Alzheimer's. Her why-this, try-this approach is a winner." -- Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW, LCSW, director of the Duke Family Support Program
• "Insightful and practical guidance for the millions of caregivers struggling to help their loved ones suffering from dementia." -- Gary Small, MD, director of the UCLA Longevity Center 
• "Fantastic!" -- Leeza Gibbons, television personality and founder, Leeza's Care Connection

About this edition

• Publisher: Eva-Birch Media
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0615936415
• ISBN 13: 9780615936413
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368