Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide and Sourcebook

by Howard Gruetzner

The landmark bestselling guide—now updated with the latest essential information The third edition of this critically acclaimed guide leads you through the realities of caring for a loved one struggling with Alzheimer’s. The author, a nationally recognized authority, details the latest developments in treatment and care options and offers helpful, hopeful advice for getting through difficult challenges. Now fully revised and updated, this edition includes new chapters designed to help caregivers cope with stress and depression and offers information on the latest breakthrough research developments and treatments. Alzheimer’s speaks directly to your vital concerns, including:

the symptoms and traits of Alzheimer’s, what to expect at each progressive stage, and how to respond to behavior problems the full range of treatments and support services available, including tips on how to locate and finance them ways to understand your feelings and the impact of grief new information on managing caregiver stress and chronic depression in sufferers the latest therapies and medical research With its sensitive and in-depth examination, Alzheimer’s shows how to make the care you give more rewarding and effective and how to make the life of anyone caught in the grip of Alzheimer’s more loving and comfortable.

Genres: Medical

352 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1988

Reviews

[Stephanie Sztanski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Sourcebook for caregivers

Good information about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Learned about what’s going on and how to relate to it. Helped me to accept certain behaviors and develop appropriate responses.

[Mark Muckerman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm going with 4 stars for overall content and relevance.

This book is complete, concise & clear in its approach to the various aspects of the disease, including the medical science, the psychology, behaviors, treatment, therapies, etc. For anyone trying to understand the basics of the disease and/or who may be facing the care and support of someone with the disease, it's a solid resource.

However, this book, like many others, is understandably dated and like any written work can't be reflective of current advancements and changes in knowledge, treatments and therapy options.

[Susan Y, · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helps me understand my mother, who has not exhibited the typical Alzheimer's behaviors. It also helps with caregiver loss of identity and self.

[Robert Lariviere · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic Guide but needs to be updated.