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From the award-winning journalist and author, a lyrical, raw and humane investigation of dementia that explores both the journeys of the people who live with the condition and those of their loved ones After a diagnosis of dementia, Nicci Gerrard’s father, John, continued to live life on his...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road comes the heart-wrenching journey of a family facing an unthinkable destiny, whose flawed genetic code might hold the long-sought key to a cure for dementia. In the idyllic American town of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, there...

En este libro podemos aprender que las palomas y los delfines ofrecen estrategias creativas para conservar la memoria y evitar la demencia; que las ardillas y los cerdos esconden secretos para controlar el dolor crónico; los chimpancés ofrecen sorprendentes consejos para la crianza de los hijos, por no hablar de sus estupendos consejos dietéticos; que el estudio de los elefantes ha revelado secretos para prevenir el cáncer; y que las jirafas nos ofrecen soluciones a los problemas cardiovasculares.

If you’re caring for a parent with dementia, you know how quickly life can shift. One moment you’re having breakfast together, and the next, you’re explaining the same thing for the fifth time, while trying not to break down. Caring for someone with dementia is not just a task. It’s a deeply emotional, often exhausting role filled with love, confusion, grief, and unspoken guilt. Yet, you show up… again and again. Why? Because you love them. But who’s showing up for you?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter comes a groundbreaking guide to the brain’s immune cells—essential to preventing disease and sustaining peak cognitive function and mental health We’ve been fighting the wrong enemy. For decades, medicine has pointed its...

A geriatrician whose perspective on his specialty changed when his own father was diagnosed with dementia provides clear, calm questions to ask and tasks to tackle—as well as what not to worry about—from the first moments of concern. When Nate Chin’s father, also a doctor, began to feel...

Mom’s Gone Missing is not a how-to book. It’s a here’s-what-unfolded book, a story of a daughter’s experience with a father’s decade-long Alzheimer’s journey and a mother’s lightning fast dementia decline and both of their deaths.

Choosing Joy is a delightful, uplifting, and comprehensive guide, combining the concrete methodologies learned over six years, as a totally unprepared woman became caregiver to her husband of 50 years. It is told through actual stories, as she discovered what worked and what did not. The listener is given constant inspirational examples and a path to follow.

In Get in the Boat, Darlene Fuchs shares the powerful and poignant story of her father Richard's experience as a caregiver to his wife Gail during her decline into dementia. This memoir, based on the journals of Richard Sonnichsen, is a heart-wrenching yet inspiring exploration of the enduring power of love, faith, and resilience in the face of life's most difficult challenges.

Contrary to popular belief, it is very possible for people with dementia to live a high-quality life… with the help of their loved ones. Remember, they are still the same person – your parent or sibling or any family member – who values relationships, finds excitement in social interactions, and desires positive feelings that can last even after their memory fades.

Aunque suene a misticismo barato, el Alzheimer de mi madre me ha demostrado que es más gratificante decir ¡sí a la vida! sin peros ni condiciones, que permanecer en una queja continua sin dejar que las emociones fluyan. Porque estoy convencida de que absolutamente todo lo que nos sucede es inherente a estar vivo y tiene una razón, por lo que si negamos nuestros sentimientos y bloqueamos el dolor va a ser mayor el desgaste de reprimirlo que el de aceptarlo.

En nøgtern og usentimental fremstilling af de erfaringer med demens, Maria Helleberg har gjort, efter at hendes mor for nogle år siden blev ramt af sygdommen. Sygdommens forløb har været præget af både nedture og glæder. Nedture, når det gik tilbage for moderen, og den offentlige omsorg viste sig fra sin mest umyndiggørende og nedværdigende side. Glæder, når der kunne spores fremgang i moderens tilstand. Fremgangen indtraf først for alvor, da Maria Helleberg besluttede at få moderen ud fra den institution, hun var blevet anbragt på.

In a groundbreaking presentation, Dr. Robert Keefer relies on 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry and the results of his meticulous research to offer insights on how to correct outdated Medicare policies, improve US hearing healthcare, and ensure well-performing hearing aids for everyone in need.

Andrea struggles to mourn a man who is still alive as she witnesses her father decline into the depths of Alzheimer's. Denial and devastation color her life when she learns her father, Richard, a recently retired surgeon, is diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 67. Her dream to grow closer to him is crushed as the reality of his disease is fully realized. Andrea, a mother of three young children, learns to balance motherhood with daughterhood as she grapples to accept her father's fate.

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. And caring for a loved one with dementia can sometimes feel like a long, lonely journey. Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia can help.

Has your parent or spouse been diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease? It is scary and sad, but knowing that you're not alone and there is a path forward should hopefully calm your mind a little.

From decoding forgetfulness to managing daily routines, this practical guide offers valuablestrategies and compassionate advice for navigating the complexities of dementia caregiving. Equal parts empathy and practicality, it gives you the tools to cope with the demands ofcaring for a loved one with dementia.

When my wife Cheryl saw what I was doing, she asked me to chronicle our almost 30-year journey through Alzheimer's. As I began to write and post blogs of the trip, it became apparent that I had a love of writing and an audience for our story. I soon developed a large following, and the blog almost took on a life of its own. The blog has morphed into much more than I ever dreamed. From the comments and feedback I received on many posts, it became apparent that I needed to try and turn this into a book. Many people battling this disease and being caregivers need to know they are not alone.

Marvin D. Bryson acted as a primary caregiver for over a decade. Coping with Caregiving is a follow-up to his previous book, Expectancy: A Caregiver's Story of Navigating Family Issues Between Retirement and Transition, that details how he and his siblings cared for a parent with dementia that lived into her early 90s. Coping with Caregiving picks up where Expectancy ended (assisted living care), and contains new chapters on skilled nursing, palliative care, hospice care, and self care, along with an updated glossary of legal and medical terminology.

Eveline Helmink's life changed forever when her mother showed signs of dementia. With her father living in denial and her mother slowly becoming unable to recognize her, Eveline was left emotionally stranded with no help on the way. Over 16 million people in the US, like Eveline, are not receiving the support they need as someone they're close to battles dementia—but this book can provide a much-needed source of emotional sustenance.