Alzheimer's & Dementia

Within the last decade music therapists have developed their work with the elderly and with people with dementia. Drawing on the diverse research and considerable personal experience of contributors from around the world, Music Therapy in Dementia Care...

This story poses a profound question - do we accept the hand that fate deals us, or do we battle to make the most of the life we have and help others in the process? Chris Graham, just 38 years old but already facing the advanced stages of Alzheimer's...

There is hope in Alzheimer's disease, but it isn't where most people look for it...Any form of dementia is terrifying and lonely for both the one suffering it and for those close to them. How do our relationships with those we love change with loss of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780852314715Author Adrian TreloarFormat PaperbackPage Count 137Imprint Redemptorist PublicationsPublisher Redemptorist Publications

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262546010Author Karl HerrupFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641522700Author Mary MollerFormat PaperbackPage Count 182Imprint Althea PressPublisher Althea PressWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 12mm

This book is not about the past, which has gone. Or the future, which is uncertain. But it is for those who want to improve the lives of people with dementia and themselves in the Here and Now. The book is not written by an expert but by a man seeking to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781959096092Author Debra KostiwFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Answers about Alzheimers IncPublisher Answers about Alzheimers IncWeight(grams)...

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...

In 2003, England won the Rugby World Cup. Steve Thompson was there, in England's front row, at the heart of the match, and at the heart of the scrum - one of sport's most destructive, repetitive impacts. But the triumphs came at a cost. When rugby union...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781943285181Author Alisa TaggFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint R.O.S. Therapy SystemsPublisher R.O.S. Therapy SystemsWeight(grams) 141gDimensions(mm)...

A tested, proven way to foster imaginative and story-based activities among diverse groups and families, especially caretakers of loved ones and those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's, from pioneering researcher Anne Basting, the author of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995186606Author Karen TyrellFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Personalized Dementia Solutions Inc.Publisher Personalized Dementia Solutions Inc...

'This is a wonderful, rather special book: funny, warm and loving but also thought-provoking and deeply moving. Absolutely unforgettable - ironically.'ADAM KAY, Sunday Times bestselling author of This Is Going To HurtInadvertent cross-dressing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735216204Author Dale BredesenFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

An estimated 4 million people are living with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases diagnosed every year. AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for...

This book calls Christians to respond to dementia in a way that offers the best care to patients, honors the inherent dignity of all people, and brings glory to God."This book offers needed help and hope for those who have a loved one experiencing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784529093Author Martin DewhurstFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Panoma PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 174gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

About preventing, preparing, coping How do I know if I have dementia, and how will I live with it if I do? Can people with dementia consent to sex? Can they choose euthanasia for their future selves? And can we prevent or push back its onset?Chances are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorJoseph Jebelli is a neuroscientist and a writer. He received a PhD in neuroscience from University College London for his work on the cell biology of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorJoseph Jebelli is a neuroscientist and a writer. He received a PhD in neuroscience from University College London for his work on the cell biology of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780986245961Author Yvette BordelonFormat PaperbackPage Count 334Imprint Cumberland PressPublisher Cumberland PressWeight(grams) 381gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Providing people with dementia with opportunities to engage in creative activity can play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing communication, and in reinforcing personhood and identity. This thoughtful book describes how people with dementia, and...

'People in Japan take their drink seriously. But alcohol is seriously bad for you. This book will tell you how to hold your drink - without dying from the consequences'HENRY GEE, Senior Editor, Nature, and author of The Accidental Species:...

A #1 AMAZON HOT NEW RELEASEFinally, an in-depth look at the things you can do-and the things you should avoid-to delay, slow down, or possibly prevent Alzheimer's disease and other disorders of the aging brain Billions of dollars and decades of...

With over 3.5 million copies sold, the bestselling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now completely revised and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia...

The winning charm of Patricia Al-Fakhri's watercolours combine with Julia Johnson's narrative to make The Pearl Diver an outstanding book for children aged 8-12. Saeed is going to learn how to dive - his father has promised to teach him. It is the start...

In People with Dementia Speak Out, twenty-three people from diverse backgrounds share their experiences of living with dementia. The contributors are honest about the frustrations and fears they face, but overall there is remarkably little self-pity and...

'Hi Dad . . . can we have a chat about your dementia . . . Can you remember how it started?'When Ron Husband started to forget things - dates, names, appointments . . . daft things, important things - it took a while to realise that this was 'a different...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913467470Author Pippa PageFormat PaperbackPage Count 98Imprint Eight15 LtdPublisher Eight15 LtdWeight(grams) 254gDimensions(mm) 297mm * 210mm * 5mm

No one should face Alzheimer's or dementia alone. These 101 stories will provide support, advice, and comfort for caregivers and those living with Alzheimer's.This collection of personal stories will support you through all the phases of your journey...

For the increasing number of people diagnosed with dementia each year, treatment in the early stages can make a significant difference to their quality of life. This book provides examples of psychosocial interventions: taking into consideration the...

Losing the ability to communicate can be a frustrating and difficult experience for people with dementia, their families and carers. As the disease progresses, the person with dementia may find it increasingly difficult to express themselves clearly, and...

This important book simply but persuasively demonstrates why we should provide the opportunities for people with dementia to experience the great outdoors. It also gives a voice to people with dementia who have felt the benefit of getting closer to...

Creative activities can support people with dementia, leading to moments of reconnection and joy. This book shows how the Montessori method - with its arts-based, person-centred and positive focus - can help caregivers connect to people with dementia...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781496425614Author Dr. Daniel G. AmenFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Tyndale House PublishersPublisher Tyndale House Publishers

Activity and engagement are vital to our well-being throughout our lives and this continues to be just as true of people living with dementia.The activities presented in this book have been designed to provide meaningful engagement for residents, while...

Activity and engagement are vital to our well-being throughout our lives and this continues to be just as true of people living with dementia.The activities presented in this book have been designed to provide meaningful engagement for residents, while...

Person-centred dementia care relies on leadership that supports the ongoing process of learning about and valuing individuals, their feelings, strengths and needs, and using this knowledge to enhance wellbeing and create a positive care environment. ...

Clinical dilemmas in dementia contexts are often not because the clinical facts are in doubt, but because the ethical and legal underpinnings are uncertain - which can cause worry and confusion. This practical book will help nurses, healthcare assistants...