Surviving Alzheimer's by Paula Spencer Scott

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Surviving Alzheimer's by Paula Spencer Scott

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Surviving Alzheimer's by Paula Spencer Scott

(Text refers to the first edition.)

What every family member of a loved one with dementia needs to know: How to help without sacrificing YOU. In Surviving Alzheimer's you'll find:

  • The best, most current thinking on how to enhance quality of life and safety while minimizing stress on everyone involved
  • The Why This, Try This approach to understanding what's behind odd, frustrating behaviors-and what you can do about them
  • How to defuse resentment, guilt, anger, and family friction
  • Lifesaving insights from a team of top dementia-care experts from geriatrics, psychiatry, social work, law, dementia therapy, and caregiver advocacy
  • Stories and ideas from real families

  • All in a fast, scannable format, unlike any other Alzheimer's guide, perfect for short-on-time caregivers.

    Regular doses of Paula Spencer Scott's supportive and instructive wisdom should be prescribed to every family member dealing with Alzheimer's. Her why-this, try-this approach is a winner. -Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW, LCSW, associate professor, Duke University School of Medicine, director of the Duke Family Support Program, and co-author, The Alzheimer's Action Plan

    Insightful and practical guidance for the millions of caregivers struggling to help their loved ones suffering from dementia. -Gary Small, MD, director of the UCLA Longevity Center and co-author, The Alzheimer's Prevention Program

    Fantastic -Leeza Gibbons, television personality and founder, Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation

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    Paula Spencer Scott is an award-winning journalist, caregiver educator, and Alzheimer's advocate. A fellow of the Gerontological Society of America's journalists-in-aging program, her work on health and family has appeared in many national outlets. Her 12 other books include Like Mother, Like Daughter; Momfidence (based on her longtime Woman's Day column), and the collaborations The V Book and The Happiest Toddler on the Block. Five close family members have had dementia. (See paulaspencerscott.com)
    SKU Unavailable
    ISBN 13 9780615936413
    ISBN 10 0615936415
    Title Surviving Alzheimer's
    Author Paula Spencer Scott
    Condition Unavailable
    Binding Type Paperback
    Publisher Eva-Birch Media
    Year published 2014-01-05
    Number of pages 368
    Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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