Alzheimer's & Dementia

Reminiscence is a vital way to stimulate communication and promote confidence and self-worth in people with dementia. This practical guide is designed to give those who care for people with dementia a clear sense of how reminiscence can be used to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101902974Author Kimberly Williams-PaisleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Three Rivers PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

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...

Sensory Stories contain just a few lines of text, and are brought to life through a selection of meaningful sensory experiences. They have been found to be highly effective in helping care for people with dementia, and can enable them to engage with...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781990181177Author Lasting HappinessFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Richard NelsonPublisher Richard NelsonWeight(grams) 122gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

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

'A third presence has arrived in my marriage. Ms Alzheimer's - I think of her as a hideous, brain-eating monster - has come to live with us. Permanently.' In April 2017, Susan's husband Nicholas was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This was followed by 28...

Want to keep Alzheimer's at bay for years - ideally, forever? Prevention is the way, and this is the guide. Now in paperback and updated throughout, "The Alzheimer's Prevention Program" is essential for everyone with a family history of Alzheimer's, and...

Advocating doll therapy as an intervention for people with dementia, this book combines theory and evidence to show its many benefits and present guidelines for best-practice.Despite being widely and internationally used, doll therapy is a controversial...

Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body, known as meridians, to promote vitality and health. Stephen Rath details current research and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory to show how Qigong...

Navigating the challenging journey that families and friends of Alzheimer's patients must endure, this heartfelt guide reveals how their struggle is as complex and drawn out as the illness itself. Confronting their natural but difficult process of...

Detailed knowledge and specific awareness of delirium is crucial in elderly care, due in part to the overlap with delirium and dementia. This introductory reference guide can be used by professionals and students to expand their understanding and skills...

Nancy Poland's memoir, Dancing with Lewy, gives hope to caregivers tending to a loved one with a debilitating illness. Within Dancing with Lewy, readers meet two individuals, Lee and Nancy. Lee was born into a large farming family just before the...

'Frances Stonor Saunders is one of those writers you read no matter what she writes. She is that good... This is family history at its best... the words fizz off the page and flutter in the mind' Sunday TimesTen years ago, Frances Stonor Saunders was...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999548742Author Lasting HappinessFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint Richard NelsonPublisher Richard NelsonWeight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983294801Author Kate PreskenisFormat PaperbackPage Count 306Imprint Present Essence PublishingPublisher Present Essence PublishingWeight(grams)...

Although very little can be done to alter the course of dementia, much can be done to maximize the quality of life of people with the condition. Research as well as practical experience suggest that behavior management, especially through programs that...

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 9781739239602Author Michelle SprattFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint Forget-Me-Not PublishingPublisher Forget-Me-Not PublishingWeight(grams)...

A quick-start guide showing how to integrate life-restoring fatty acids - medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and its natural source, coconut oil - into the diet. In addition to Alzheimer's disease, this dietary treatment can be used to counter such other...

What makes us who we are? Arno Geiger's father was never an easy man to know and when he developed Alzheimer's, Arno realised he was not going to ask for help. 'As my father can no longer cross the bridge into my world, I have to go over to his.' So Arno...

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...

The Speech and Language Activity Resource Book offers a flexible and readily available set of activities and worksheets designed to support speech and language therapists as they deliver personalised and engaging therapy sessions. With topics based on...

Music is important to us as a species, and it can be particularly important to people with dementia. Singing in a group can improve a person's mood, recall, self-esteem and overall quality of life. Whether you're a trained musician or someone who has no...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781455512201Author Neal D Barnard MDFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Little, Brown & CompanyPublisher Little, Brown & CompanyWeight(grams)...

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

Despite being integral parts of all our identities, sexuality, sex and intimacy are what many would call the Last Taboo in dementia care, usually seen as 'problem behaviours' to be stopped and dealt with. Informed by a combination of accessible...

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be extremely stressful. This essential guide provides skills for dealing with the accompanying emotional and physical stress, and offers tools to help you manage your own needs, in addition to the needs of your...

This book examines narratives of dementia in contemporary literary texts, studying what is now a pressing issue with deep political, economic, and social implications for many ageing societies. As part of the increasing visibility of dementia in social...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781896616599Author Laura Flynn M B aFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint Mediscript Communications Inc.Publisher Mediscript Communications Inc.Weight(grams)...

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...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950772742Author Kim CoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint JossyPublisher JossyWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 6mm

How to live a full and rewarding life after a dementia diagnosis.Keith Oliver was diagnosed with young onset dementia at the age of 55. Unaware at the time that dementia could affect people of this age, Keith set out to increase public awareness of the...

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...

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...

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A practical resource written specifically for social care professionals working with people with dementia and their families, this book gives guidance on person-centred good practice throughout the care process from the initial diagnosis, through day...

Agnes Juhasz, writing with great humanity and understanding, draws on many years of working with people with dementia to show how she has learned to communicate and work collaboratively with sufferers and find the essence of the person hiding behind the...