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Reversing Alzheimer's \ Revertir el Alzheimer (Spanish edition) has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

All those with dementia deserve the best care—but who looks out for the caregivers who are giving their all? Learn the art of compassion so you can not only be the best caregiver but make sure you are supported in the process too! The Compassionate Dementia Caregiver Guide: How to Care for People with Alzheimer’s or Dementia While Caring for Yourself is your lifeline for balancing care for your loved one and self

When the Window Closes is a profoundly personal and emotional narrative centered around the author's six-year journey as a caregiver for her mother, who had Alzheimer's disease. Throughout the memoir, the author explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, family responsibilities, caregiving in the face of adversity, navigating the confusing healthcare system, and grappling with feelings of grief, loss, fear, resentment, and finding peace in letting go.

認知症、認知症介護は、「決断」次第で天国にも地獄にもなるのです。例えば、・施設にいつ入居させるか・「家族だけで介護するのは無理」と心得る・「看取りは自宅で」という先入観を捨てる

Stolen Memories: A Journey Through Alzheimer’s is a deeply moving and insightful exploration of one of the most challenging diseases of our time. Combining personal narratives, practical guidance, and cutting-edge research, author Maria Ellis offers listeners a comprehensive and compassionate understanding of Alzheimer’s disease—from its emotional toll to its scientific frontiers.

After loosing her beloved mother to Alzheimer's, a devoted daughter decided to share their journey. Her personal stories and journal entries take you through the joys and the heartache that come from the disease that is devastating millions of families all over the world. She reveals the good, the bad and the ugly signs and symptoms, some choose to never share.

Both a practical guide and a deeply personal memoir from a psychologist, neuroscientist, and end-of-life doula, Before I Lose My Own Mind helps dementia caregivers find ways to support their loved ones—while centering their own well-being.

Caregivers know the stress and emotional turmoil of caring for loved ones with dementia. What if you could manage that stress while strengthening your caregiving relationships? A Caregiver’s Well-Being teaches you how to thrive, not just survive, by blending proven psychological coping principles, practical dementia caregiving skills, and the authors’ personal experiences of caring for a loved one living with dementia.

My Father Is My Little Boy is a heartfelt journal of the author’s experiences with her father during his last years with advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Recording visits with Papi, the author documents the events of the day… in real time. Since the author is Nuyorican (New York City born and raised Puerto Rican), these meaningful memories are spoken and shared in a bilingual and bicultural style (always with English translation) to culminate in a powerful book that invites listeners into a tender, sometimes funny, sometimes difficult but honest account of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.

★認知症の当事者による、当事者のための本★ 65歳以上では約5人に1人が認知症を発症するといわれるなか、根本的な治療法は確立されていません。

Esta obra es una guía práctica de técnicas y actitudes eficaces para el cuidado diario de personas con Alzhéimer u otra enfermedad relacionada a la demencia. La guía aborda cada problema y ofrece una solución en forma de técnicas y actitudes para el manejo del paciente en ese aspecto determinado. Todas estas recomendaciones son resultado de la experiencia colectiva de profesionales involucrados en grupos terapéuticos y en la impartición de cursos para cuidadores de personas con Alzhéimer, así como los mismos participantes de estos espacios de aprendizaje y apoyo.

Mom’s Gone Missing is not a how-to book. It’s a here’s-what-unfolded book, a story of a daughter’s experience with a father’s decade-long Alzheimer’s journey and a mother’s lightning fast dementia decline and both of their deaths.

Choosing Joy is a delightful, uplifting, and comprehensive guide, combining the concrete methodologies learned over six years, as a totally unprepared woman became caregiver to her husband of 50 years. It is told through actual stories, as she discovered what worked and what did not. The listener is given constant inspirational examples and a path to follow.

In Get in the Boat, Darlene Fuchs shares the powerful and poignant story of her father Richard's experience as a caregiver to his wife Gail during her decline into dementia. This memoir, based on the journals of Richard Sonnichsen, is a heart-wrenching yet inspiring exploration of the enduring power of love, faith, and resilience in the face of life's most difficult challenges.

Contrary to popular belief, it is very possible for people with dementia to live a high-quality life… with the help of their loved ones. Remember, they are still the same person – your parent or sibling or any family member – who values relationships, finds excitement in social interactions, and desires positive feelings that can last even after their memory fades.

もうイライラしない　もっとやさしくなれる。認知症の人に伝わりやすい声かけで、コミュニケーションがラクになる！

Navigate the dementia care maze: Address unique challenges, manage emotional stress, and rediscover joyful moments in your caregiving journey! The exhaustion of caregiving for someone with dementia can transform your path into a winding trail, each step feeling like carefully traversing a dense thicket, where unexpected challenges lurk, demanding resilience and patience at every turn. The struggle is often intensified by the limited time you have for yourself and the sorrow you experience witnessing the transformation of your loved one.

Mit der Diagnose "Demenz" ändert sich der Alltag auch für die Angehörigen des Demenzerkrankten schlagartig. Geduld, Respekt, Fürsorge und Zuwendung sind nötig, um mit Betroffenen ein würdiges Miteinander zu gestalten. Angehörige und Pflegende leisten Tag für Tag großartige und wertvolle Arbeit – gleichzeitig fühlen sie sich oft allein gelassen im alltäglichen Umgang mit Demenzerkrankten.

Embark on a poignant journey with "Crimes of Dementia," a heartfelt exploration authored by my beloved Terri Lee Martin. In both “Content and Cover,” this book is a testament to Terri's legacy, a legacy tragically interrupted by the relentless grip of dementia. In this book, my words offer a profound glimpse into the emotional odyssey of caregiving. It unfolds as a touching portrayal of the challenges and triumphs that come with caring for someone gradually slipping away.

Pragmatisch und hilfreich: Die examinierte Krankenschwester Marion Ponelies kennt die Nöte von Demenzkranken und ihrer Angehörigen und weiß, welche Informationen und welche Ermutigung sie brauchen. Ihr Ziel: Nicht nur der Demenzkranke, sondern auch die Angehörigen sollen nach der Lektüre des Buches an Lebensqualität gewinnen. Erkrankte und Angehörige stellen sich Hunderte Fragen, wenn sie die Diagnose bekommen: Was passiert bei Demenz mit dem Gehirn?Ab wann kann ein Demenzkranker nicht mehr allein leben?Wie überzeuge ich meinen Angehörigen vom Pflegeheim?Wie gehe ich mit Aggression um?