We are all forgetful sometimes. As people age, they can become more forgetful still. But when remembering information becomes a daily struggle, a person might be suffering from a condition called Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's has been called "the thief," because it steals away the person you loved. Knowing someone with this disease can be hard, but there are ways to encourage your loved ones and help them live happily. The lives of millions of...

Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily . Alzheimer’s is a disease which attacks the brain and is the most common form of dementia.. This ‘Speaking from Experience’ program offers first-hand accounts from people who have been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and the people who care for them. They discuss the impact it has had on their lives and the ways...

What is it, what are its causes, what consequences does it entail? Discover all the answers to Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a disease that has increased in terms of the number of cases affected in recent years, which in turn has caused many questions to arise when a person or a family member receives the diagnosis, such as, what Alzheimer's is, what its origin is, if there is a treatment, how the disease evolves, what the consequences in everyday...

A guide for caregivers and sufferers coping with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease is a reality in millions of lives and a serious concern for seniors and their loved ones. In developed countries where people are living longer than ever before, the incidence of Alzheimer's is reaching epidemic proportions, according to the World Health Organization. For families, sufferers, and caregivers, the need for reliable, clear, and concrete information has...

Author and holistic nutritionist Michelle Deetken, PhD, uses her many years of experience and training as a holistic nutritionist to highlight the importance of diet in one's overall health and well-being. She goes on to show how even small efforts to incorporate an exercise routine will reap huge rewards. And she further discusses the use of the mind through mental activities that keep people on their toes as they age. All of these efforts can play...

To inform the public and readers that Alzheimer's disease is a multi-causal chronic age-related illness with many contributing and aggravating factors. However, there are also many modifiable factors in your control to slow and halt the progression of the disease, and to improve the symptoms and quality of life. This book is written for better understanding of the unpredictable and devastating nature of Alzheimer's, to dispel any of its myths, and...

Explores several successful methods for dealing with residents who have altered mental status.

This program is a must for healthcare workers in assisted living facilities. Join us as we explore various strategies for managing AD residents with patience and respect, all the while reducing the stress level of each healthcare professional. Meets Florida state requirements for Alzheimer's training. Facilitators guide included.

A must for health care workers in assisted living facilities. Understand AD through the family’s eyes with interviews from family members and staff.

Third Edition, Fully Updated and ExpandedThere is hope, there is relief, there is another way to treat Alzheimer's disease! More than 6.5 million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Mary T. Newport's husband, Steve, was one of them. In Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure?, Dr. Newport shares Steve's story-how he fell into the abyss that is Alzheimer's disease and was able to climb...