A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's and Related Diseases - Softcover

Judith McCann-Beranger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933480203 ISBN 13: 9781933480206

Publisher: Bunim & Bannigan Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

With the number of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimers continuing to grow, it is estimated that by the middle of the twenty-first century this devastating disease will affect more than ten million Americans. With these alarming increases, the number of people needing a concise, comprehensive, and affordable guide to treatment has soared. A Caregiver's Guide is designed for use by paid caregivers and families alike. It provides information about Alzheimers disease, its diagnosis and stages, and treatments. It offers up-to-date suggestions for ensuring a safe home environment, as well as practical tips on communicating, activities, bathing, eating, spirituality, and sexuality.

About this title

About the Author

Judith McCann-Beranger, B.Ed., M.A., C.C.F.E., has been involved in working with and on behalf of families for all of her adult life. She is a Board Member of Family Mediation Canada, and is Past-President of Family Service Canada. Judy is currently the Executive Director of Alzheimer PEI. She and her husband Greg live in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bunim & Bannigan Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1933480203
• ISBN 13: 9781933480206
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 111