When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's
, by GROLLMAN, EARL A.KOSIK, KENNETH S.- ISBN: 9780807027219 | 0807027219
- Cover: Trade Paper
- Copyright: 11/30/1997
For all whose lives are touched by the devastation of Alzheimer's disease,When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer'soffers guidance, comfort, and hope. This clear, compassionate guide explains: how Alzheimer's is diagnosed and what course it takes; how Alzheimer's affects memory, emotions, and behavior; which symptoms of Alzheimer's can be treated; the spiritual and emotional challenges that caregivers face; how to handle an Alzheimer patient's bizarre behavior; how to explain Alzheimer's to children; how to balance the patient's needs with your own; and when and where to seek help.