When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's

Author/Contributor(s):	Grollman, Earl A.; Kosik, Kenneth S.
Publisher:	Beacon Press
Date:	11/30/1997
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

For all whose lives are touched by the devastation of Alzheimer's disease, When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's offers guidance, comfort, and hope. This clear, compassionate guide explains: how Alzheimer's is diagnosed and what course it takes; how Alzheimer's affects memory, emotions, and behavior; which symptoms of Alzheimer's can be treated; the spiritual and emotional challenges that caregivers face; how to handle an Alzheimer patient's bizarre behavior; how to explain Alzheimer's to children; how to balance the patient's needs with your own; and when and where to seek help.