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    Untangling Alzheimer's: The Guide for Families and Professionals
    Untangling Alzheimer's: The Guide for Families and Professionals
    Untangling Alzheimer's: The Guide for Families and Professionals
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    Untangling Alzheimer's: The Guide for Families and Professionals

    By Tam Cummings

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    A gerontologist explains dementia and Alzheimer's disease, from diagnosis to death in terms family and professional caregivers can understand. The stages of dementia, the history of Alzheimer's and the physiology of the disease are explained. Communication techniques, working with and tracking combative behaviors for the doctor are discussed, as well as techniques to address caregiver stress. Activities for person's with dementia are offered. The progression of the disease with an emphasis on the A's of Alzheimer's are provided, giving caregivers a clear explanation of falls, loss of speech, movement and memory. Vignettes from case histories are used to illustrate key points in the book. A detailed and compassionate explanation of the end of life is presented for caregivers.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateFeb 29, 2016
    ISBN9780985445034
    Untangling Alzheimer's: The Guide for Families and Professionals

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      I heard Dr. Tam Cummings, the author of this book, speak at a recent caregiver's conference. If I hadn't, I would not have been able to make it through this book, because the numerous and frequent grammar and syntax errors and obvious lack of editing detract from what would otherwise be quality material. Someone unfamiliar with the author might find it hard to take her book seriously due to this poor quality.While the book focuses on Alzheimer's, it does touch on the many other forms of dementia, and their signs and symptoms as well as stages. Each chapter ends with a helpful summary of five or six main points to remember.If I hadn't received the book for free, I would have been more upset about the poor editing. I do hope the author publishes an update or revision soon with better editing, as the information she shares is so worthwhile.

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