Alzheimer''s can have a devastating impact on a patient''s close relationships and all too often, family members and friends feel so uncomfortable that they end up dreading visits, or simply give up trying to stay in contact with the patient. This book offers a wealth of practical things you can do to stay connected with the Alzheimer''s patient in your life. It offers straightforward suggestions and invaluable do''s and don''ts, with advice on everything from dealing effectively with the inevitable repetition that occurs in conversations with an Alzheimer''s patient to helpful strategies for saying no to unrealistic demands. It also includes thoughtful tips to remind you to take care of your own feelings and suggestions for helping children become comfortable with visiting an Alzheimer''s sufferer.
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Publisher
New Harbinger PublicationseBook ISBN
9781608822522
Year
1010Table of contents
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Getting Started - Replacing Nerves with Verve
- Chapter 2. What to Expect - Preparing for the Possible
- Chapter 3. How to Respond - An Ear Is Worth a Thousand Tongues
- Chapter 4. Do’s and Don’ts - Learning the Language of Dignity
- Chapter 5. Taking Care of You - Keeping Yourself Whole
- Chapter 6. Moving Toward Joy - Helping Your Children Visit
- Chapter 7. Second Impressions - Reintroducing a Person
- Chapter 8. Some Extra Tips
- Afterword
- Resources
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