{"product_id":"the-alzheimers-disease-caregivers-handbook-sally-willard-burbank-9780998320625","title":"The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook: What to Remember When They Forget","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Should I correct her when she insists her dead sister is still alive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* How do I handle her repetitive questions and accusations without losing my patience (or mind )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* How do I keep her entertained?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* How do I handle her sun-downing, burst of anger, or inappropriate public comments?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* How do I keep her from wandering off and getting lost? How do I keep her safe?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook: What to Remember When They Forget\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive look at Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and tackles all of these thorny questions with the best advice of an experience doctor and a seasoned caregiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I provides a comprehensive review of what Alzheimer's disease is, how it is diagnosed, and its expected progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II offers practical advice for the day-to-day obstacles a caregiver might face during each stage of the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart III offers suggestions for the caregiver in preventing caregiver burnout. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart IV provides an interesting review of current Alzheimer's research and the aggresive commitment of researcher to combat this dreaded disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book ends with three humorous true stories about Alzheimer's patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is written by Dr. Sally Willard Burbank, an internist with over thirty years of experience with dementia patients, and Sue Pace Bell, a seasoned caregiver who nursed her mother and husband--both Alzheimer's patients--until their deaths. We have also included the collective advice from other caregivers and the staff of Abe's Garden, a premier memory care center in Nashville. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sally Willard Burbank, Sue Pace Bell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0998320625\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780998320625\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sally Burbank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/02\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.65d","brand":"Sally Willard Burbank","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43991850680575,"sku":"9780998320625","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_95b6d564-5ebe-45f9-a5c8-403e3b6918c4.jpg?v=1683312600","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-alzheimers-disease-caregivers-handbook-sally-willard-burbank-9780998320625","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}