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A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be frightening and overwhelming-and not just for the patient. Becoming the primary caregiver for a newly diagnosed loved one can be one of the most challenging-and one of the most rewarding-experiences possible.In Understand Alzheimer's: A First-Time Caregiver's Plan to Understand & Prepare for Alzheimer's & Dementia, you'll find a wealth of practical and useful information to help you and your loved one deal...
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Your 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. This friendly and authoritative guide is here to help you make smart, informed choices throughout the different scenarios you'll encounter as a person caring for someone diagnosed...
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Have you seen anyone with dementia in your community or family? Does it bother you? Do you want to know about it and looking for answers?
If the answer to the questions above is YES, then this book is for you.
Dementia is a slow & upcoming epidemic that can be a pandemic in the long run. And, the truth is, there is no cure, and none coming soon. Whether a person has Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, they all come across similar problems...
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An anthology of writing about the human body and what it carries
This anthology is about the untold stories we carry on our skin and in our bones: a shoulder blade, a brain, a womb... At some point in our lives, we look in the mirror and suddenly notice our bodies in a sort of visceral way.
The writers in this collection tell stories of these moments. From fiction about an AI nanny with Alzheimer's disease, to an essay about reading Andre...
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Through the prism of emotion and within the timeframe of the everyday and also the eternal, I use my poetry to express and navigate the mind, heart, and our world. Some artists use music to convey their philosophy; others paint or sculpt. Words are my paintbrush: my history, people and global events are my subjects and a blank piece of paper serves as my canvas. My writings are most often from my own perspective, though not always; and are observations...
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In this anthology, noted neurologists and philosophers explore the concept of personal identity and the ethics of treating brain disease and injury.
When an individual's personality changes radically because of disease or injury, should this changed individual be treated as the same person? Personal Identity and Fractured Selves explores this important question from a variety of perspectives. Its contents represent the first formal collaboration...
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Summary, Analysis & Review of Gary Taubes's The Case Against Sugar by Instaread Preview: The Case Against Sugar argues that sugar is a toxic substance responsible for a wide array of health problems including diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Author Gary Taubes recounts the history of how sugar came to be cultivated and ultimately refined into the cheap, ubiquitous substance that is eaten globally today. He takes on the American sugar industry...
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Practical Advice for Taking Care of Loved Ones as They Get Older
The rapid aging of the American population and its accompanying epidemic of dementia and Alzheimer's disease has brought about an awareness of the increasing vulnerability of our elders. Taking care of our parents and protecting them from exploitation and abuse at the hands of others can evolve into a virtual full-time occupation, especially among today's baby boomers. The Family Guide...
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At some time, most families will need to provide home care for an aging family member who is ill or disabled. While home caregiving provides many benefits, it takes careful planning, support, and patience.
The American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving provides the information you need to take the best possible care of an elderly, ill, or disabled person in a home setting. Written by experts from the American Medical Association, the book...
10) Instant Memory
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How to Improve Memory Instantly!
We all have those days...
You know, when you forget...where you placed your keys; when is your spouse's anniversary and now he/she is mad at you; when is your doctor's appointment; when to send important documents to your boss or clients; what time is your meeting; what are you supposed to be looking for in a room you walked into; what is somebody's name you just meet and forget and are now perceived as rude...and...
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