{"product_id":"enhancing-the-activities-of-daily-karen-kassel-9780996983235","title":"Enhancing the Activities of Daily Living: Alzheimer's Roadmap","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAlzheimer's disease robs a person of their independence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot knowing how to bathe, dress, and take care yourself is stressful and frightening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor individuals with Alzheimer's disease, completing these basic daily tasks can be a difficult, frustrating process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor caregivers, knowing when and how to help your loved one complete these activities in a way that supports both their health and their independence is a struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book discusses activities of daily living that commonly present difficulties for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. It also offers information about identifying your loved one's specific struggles and working through those challenges with them. The simple checklists in this book will help you learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess whether your loved one needs help bathing and dressing and provide that help in a safe and tactful manner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle incontinence issues in a hygienic way that preserves your loved one's dignity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicate with your loved one in the early, middle, and late stages of the disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide assistance with cooking, housekeeping, and other tasks essential for your loved one to remain in their home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCope with behavioral changes like aggression and depression as the disease progresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a combination of checklists and practical advice, this books helps you provide safe, encouraging care for your loved one while coping with the stress that accompanies caregiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery day is different when you live with Alzheimer's disease.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder now and start learning how to make those days better for everyone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karen Kassel, Rachael Mann, Laura Town\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0996983236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780996983235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Omega Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/30\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.31d\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Karen Kassel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44063732072703,"sku":"9780996983235","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_09d36aed-758e-491a-8a2b-d30d3a2dd8d7.jpg?v=1685391316","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/enhancing-the-activities-of-daily-karen-kassel-9780996983235","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}