When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's What

Provides caregivers with compassionate strategies for dealing with the challenges related to Alzheimer's, from memory loss and behavior problems to maintaining quality of life and taking important legal steps.

Foreword

xi

Allen D. Roses

Introduction

xiii

The Difficulty of Caregiving

xv

How This Book Can Help

xvi

Becoming a Caregiver

1

(17)

Deciding to Become a Caregiver

Accepting Your Feelings

The Grieving Process

Revealing the Diagnosis

After the Diagnosis: What to Expect

What You Need to Know About Alzheimer's Disease

18

(12)

What Is Alzheimer's Disease?

What Causes Alzheimer's Disease?

How Is Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosed?

What Are the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease?

What Is the Treatment?

Helping with Memory and Communication Problems

30

(15)

Memory Loss

Coping with Memory Loss

Memory-Related Communication Problems

Helping with Mood and Behavior Problems

45

(24)

Anxiety and Nervousness

Wandering and Restlessness

Combativeness and Anger

Clinging Behavior

Depression

Hallucinations

Delusions

Paranoia

Hoarding and Hiding

Sexuality

Helping with Physical and Personal-Hygiene Problems

69

(32)

Creating a Safe Environment

A Room-by-Room Safety Guide

Loss of Coordination

Incontinence

Constipation

Bathing

Dressing and Undressing

Grooming

Your Role in Medical Therapy

101

(30)

Selecting a Physician to Coordinate Care

Selecting Other Health Professionals

A Word About Lifestyle

Drugs: What Every Caregiver Should Know

Organizing Medicines

Managing Medical Problems

Other Medical Conditions

Hospitalization

Mealtimes and Nutrition

131

(20)

Problem Eating Behavior

Problems with Chewing, Swallowing, or Drooling

Successful Mealtimes

Maintaining Good Nutrition

Menu Planning

Tips for Improving Nutritional Intake

Meal-Preparation Tips

Shopping Tips

Exercise, Socializing, and Other Activities

151

(16)

Exercise Has Many Benefits

A Social Life Is Possible

Recreational Activities and Hobbies

When to Consider Other Living Arrangements

167

(17)

Deciding to Get Help

Having Someone Come into Your Home

Adult-Day-Care Facilities

Foster Care

Life-Care Facilities

Nursing Homes

State Mental Hospitals

Hospices

Financial and Legal Concerns

184

(17)

Finding Professional Help

Legal Matters

Financial Assessment

Caring for Yourself

201

(15)

Accepting Your Feelings

Paying Attention to Your Own Well-being

Taking Action to Relieve Stress

Take Care of Yourself: A Checklist

Resource Guide

216

(15)

Glossary

231

(4)

Index

235

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When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's What You Must Know, What You Can Do, and What You Should Expect A Dell Caregiving Guide

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