The 36-Hour Day, third edition: The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Life (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (712 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801861489 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Topics that have been added or extensively revised include: Updated terminology and statistics • New material on the evaluation of persons with dementia • Updated changes in laws on driving • A new section on hospice care • New information on assisted living facilities and financing care • Information on other types of dementia • The latest findings on eating and nutrition • New medical research in areas such as drugs, genetics, and diagnostic tests. McHugh, M.D., in the forewordThrough two editions, this best-selling book has remained the "bible" for families who are giving care to people with Alzheimer disease. The revised appendices include: New bibliographic references • websites • Updated addresses of associations and state offices.Praise for previous editions:"The best guide of its kind." Chicago Sun Times"An excellent book for families who are caring for persons with dementia A book that physicians can confidently recommend to the families of their patients." Journal of the American Medical Association"Excellent guidance and clear information of a kind that the family needs The authors offer the realistic advice that sometimes it is better to concede the patient's frailties than to try to do something about them, and that a compassionate sense of humor often helps." New York Times"An excellent, practical manual for families and professionals involved in th
Mace, M.A., now retired, was a consultant to and a member of the board of directors of the Alzheimer's Association and an assistant in psychiatry and coordinator of the T. Peter V. Rowe and Eleanor Price Teaching Service of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of M
Besides tips on how to care for the demented during the various stages of the disease (for example, place a picture of a toilet on the bathroom door), the text discusses the different kinds of help available and how to seek it. The heart of the guide remains unchanged, focusing on helping families cope with this progressive and irreversible disease. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Only when impaired persons can no longer perform for themselves a task like feeding themselves or dressing should it be done for them. and international organizations. The thrust of GentlecareR is a well-argued plea for a radical change in the way we care for Alzheimer's patients. . Because her emphasis is on the need for a comprehensive program of care and concentrates more on the institutional setting, Jones does not provide as ma
A Customer said Excellent for entire family system, especially the caregiver. The book is informative, explicit for people who know nothing about mental health and diseases of the mind. Good for the lay person, the afflicted person, all of the family. Gives insight and helps with understanding care of the patient, and the grief involved for those around the patient. Good reference--I will be using it in a church group setting also.. ""What a Wonderful Book"" according to theladyofluck@webtv.net. My Mom has alzeheimers, I didn't think anyone was going through what I was until I read this book, It made me feel like I wasnt alone in this Alzeheimers is a horrible disease, taking care of someone who has it rips your heart out This book will help you deal with the everday's of taking care of someone I recommend it to anyone who is going through this. This book is the best tool one can have if you are dealing and It was an economical way to buy This book is the best tool one can have if you are dealing and Sandy G It was an economical way to buy 4 books for everyone in our family. This book is the best tool one can have if you are dealing and coping with someone with dementia. Had one years ago when my mother was alive w Alzheimer's. My dad had one in Spanish. This updated publication is even more helpful. Thank you. books for everyone in our family. This book is the best tool one can have if you are dealing and coping with someone with dementia. Had one years ago when my mother was alive w Alzheimer's. My dad had one in Spanish. This updated publication is even more helpful. Thank you