Description
Book SynopsisYour sensitive, authoritative guide to Alzheimer's and dementia If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it's only natural to feel fraught with fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Alzheimer’s and Dementia 5
Chapter 1: An Overview of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 7
Chapter 2: Spotting the Symptoms 17
Chapter 3: Considering Causes and Risk Factors 39
Chapter 4: Distinguishing Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease from Other Medical Conditions 61
Part 2: Helping a Loved One Manage the Illness 71
Chapter 5: Receiving a Diagnosis 73
Chapter 6: Looking at the Tests Used to Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease 95
Chapter 7: Understanding the Stages of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 111
Chapter 8: Eyeing Medical Treatments 125
Chapter 9: Considering Nonmedical Treatments 139
Part 3: Providing Care for Your Loved One 163
Chapter 10: Managing Your Loved One’s Care and Day-to-Day Life 165
Chapter 11: Making Medical Decisions 205
Chapter 12: Addressing Legal Issues 217
Chapter 13: Working through Financial Issues on Behalf of Your Loved One 243
Chapter 14: Choosing Ongoing Care for Your Loved One 265
Chapter 15: Easing the Transition to New Surroundings 295
Part 4: Respite Care for the Caregiver 307
Chapter 16: Coping While Caregiving 309
Chapter 17: Finding Support 339
Chapter 18: Knowing What to Do If the Person with Dementia
Goes into the Hospital 349
Chapter 19: Keeping Up with Work and Family as a Caregiver 355
Chapter 20: Helping When You’re Not the Primary Caregiver 367
Part 5: The Part of Tens 377
Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Dealing with Dementia 379
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Caregivers, Friends, and Families 387
Chapter 23: Busting Ten Myths about Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 395
Appendix: Resources for Caregivers 401
Index 407
