Dementia Resources Books Magazines
Dementia Resources Books Magazines
Dementia Resources Books Magazines
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Activities Read-aloud books for This series of read-aloud lap books for persons
memory-challenged with Alzheimer's and their caregivers includes
adults / L. Burdick. Sunshine on My Face ; Wishing on a Star ; and
Happy New Year to You and are meant to
stimulate conversation and create pleasant
associations. The titles are available at
http://www.healthpropress.com/store/index.htm
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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Based on the Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease
guidelines pocketcard / Management listed under the Free category, this
California Workgroup on pocketcard includes assessment
Guidelines for recommendations and instruments, algorithms
Alzheimer's Disease for diagnosis and treatment, non-pharmacologic
Management, 2010 management recommendations, detailed drug
tables with dosing, supportive organizations and
more.
Alzheimer's Disease American psychiatric For more technical and in-depth treatment of
publishing textbook of Alzheimer's disease, the textbook provides
Alzheimer's and other clinical characteristics of Alzheimer's, diagnostic
dementias / M.F. Weiner evaluations, and treatments along with basic
& A.M. Lipton, 2009 research of its causes in six parts with
appendices. For more information on this
comprehensive text, visit:
http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/repri
nt/61/2/206-a
Alzheimer's Disease Mayo Clinic on Mayo Clinic has produced a concise guide on
Alzheimer's disease / R. Alzheimer's, covering the basics of brain
Peterson, 2006 function; the causes, signs and symptoms of late-
onset memory loss; how it is diagnosed along
with the effects on the person, families, and
caregivers. A quick guide for caregivers provides
an overview of such topics as medical
complications, home safety, managing
medications, problem behaviors, and includes a
glossary, resource list, and a narrative of one
caregiver's experience.
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Bio-Autobiography Caregiver : a life with Events that lead to his wife's diagnosis and
Alzheimer's / A. Alterra changes in his responsibilities are the subjects of
2008 this winner of the 2009 American Journal of
Nursing Book Award. Backed with medical
research, the author reflects on his wife's
memory loss, deteriorating motor functions and
personality changes as well as shares anecdotes
on their support-group and daycare experiences,
drug trials and his family's advocacy efforts.
Bio-Autobiography Finding life in the land A journalist takes a leave from her regular
of Alzheimer's : one assignments to work in a nursing home as a
daughter's hopeful story / resident assistant in order to gain first-hand
L. Kessler, 2008 knowledge of care. At the same time she works
through feelings of guilt over her own mother's
death from Alzheimer's eight year before. High
turnover and the challenges of providing care are
a revelation. Her work guides her through
attachments and losses both as she gains an
appreciation for the individuality of each resident.
Bio-Autobiography Jan's Story / B. CBS News reporter Barry Petersen writes about
Peterson, 2011 his wife, Jan Chorlton, also a television reporter,
and her diagnosis with young onset Alzheimer's
Disease at age 55. What it means for their life
together unfolds for two who have reported
important world events, none of which prepare
them for this very personal one.
Bio-Autobiography Losing my mind : an "I have a clear sense of history, I just don't know
intimate look at life with whether it is mine," writes Thomas DeBaggio. A
Alzheimer's / T. former writer, the author documents the impact
DeBaggio. 2003 his diminishments and the realizations about
Alzheimer's have on himself at age 57 and his
family.
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Bio-Autobiography Measure of the heart : a After helping her parents handle early stage from
father's Alzheimer's, a long distance, the author leaves her job to return
daughter's return / Mary home and help care for her father. Feeling as if
Ellen Geist; 2008 she constantly fails, she also learns new skills by
trial-and-error and from her mother who handles
caregiving competently. Ultimately she finds her
way developing her own techniques which then
become the lessons learned to be shared with
the reader.
Bio-Autobiography Mother in the middle : A A neurologist faces the challenges of raising two
biologist's story of caringdaughters while caring for her mother whose
for parent and child / S. Alzheimer's is rapidly changing. Called into
Lockhart, 2009 question constantly are her roles of "physician"
versus "daughter" with profound results and
poignant lessons.
Bio-Autobiography Speaking our minds : This book provides a window into the lives of
personal reflections from seven people who have Alzheimer's disease.
individuals with Through insightful interviews and sensitive
Alzheimer's / Lisa Snyder. commentary, the author covers such areas as
2009 coping strategies, changes as the disease
progresses, barriers to living life fully,
communicating with the person, and issues of
young-onset. Written for the person with the
disease and anyone who interacts with them.
Bio-Autobiography Thousand mile stare : The author gives an historical account of the
one family's journey discovery of familial Alzheimer's within a family,
through the struggle and beginning with a persistent aunt who lead the
science of Alzheimer's / author and his siblings to clinical trial participation
G. Reiswig, 2010 related to the young onset Alzheimer's gene. At
the same time they wrestle with issues of
whether to test for the gene and whether to have
children. At the time of this writing, his nieces
approach the age when the disease may express
itself.
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Bio-Autobiography Ten thousand joys and Aphasia and ultimately the complete loss of
ten thousand sorrows : speech due to Alzheimer's, along with a Buddhist
A couples journey approach to coping are the key focuses of this
through Alzheimers book for an English professor and his wife. The
(formerly Majesty of your author remains candid about their increasing
loving : A couple's sense of disconnection and burdens of
journey through caregiving and with that provides useful
Alzheimer's / O. suggestions for families with the disease.
Hoblitzelle, 2008
Brain Health Strengthen your mind : Strengthen Your Mind contains dozens of
activities for people with activities and worksheets for persons with early
early memory loss by K. memory loss across a broad range of interests to
Einberger & J. Sellick, stimulate the mind, memories, and the senses.
2008
Caregiver 36 Hour Day (4th edition A comprehensive yet manageable guide on the
or latest available) / N. care of those in all stages of Alzheimers. The
Mace & P. Rabins, 2006 writing is straightforward and combines practical
advice with specific examples. It covers all
aspects of care including the characteristic
problems of dementia, independent living, daily
care, behavior and mood, and health issues. It
also focuses on the legal, financial, and
emotional aspects of caring. Considered by many
experts to be a "must" for the Alzheimer family.
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Caregiver Dignified life. The best The philosophy described in Dignified Life works
friends approach to from the premise that dementia care is based on
Alzheimer's care : a treating the person like a best friend and drawing
guide for family from their strengths rather than their
caregivers / V. Bell & D.weaknesses. Stories demonstrate the natural
Troxel, 2000 desires we have to build friendships and
therefore communicate effectively and connect
with the persons being cared for.
Caregiver Help for Alzheimer's Contains a robust collection of care content in all
caregivers, family and aspects of the disease. Among other practical
friends / J. Robinson, topics is 35 pages devoted to eating, dining
2006 environments, menus, health issues that affect
eating, and dysphasia.
Caregiver Inside Alzheimer's : how For families or professionals wanting to know
to hear and honor more about making a meaningful connection with
connections with a the person with Alzheimer's. The author covers
person who has dementia six basic principles on how people connect with
/ N. Pearce, 2007 one another: by intention, free from judgment,
love, openness to receive love, silence, and
thankfulness. Internalizing the principles can help
in all stages of the disease
Caregiver Learning to speak Relating to the person with Alzheimer's in their
Alzheimer's / J. Coste, world is the focus of Learning to Speak
2004 Alzheimer's . The author concentrates on the
method she calls the Habilitation Model which
works on minimizing stress, promoting positive
emotions, maximizing success, and optimizing
function to enhance communication. It includes
practical care, techniques for ensuring the
person's dignity and for promoting positive
experiences between the caregiver and the
person.
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Caregiver Living your best with Living Your Best with Early Stage answers
early stage : an essential questions not usually addressed in an office visit
guide / Lisa Snyder 2010 including medical, emotional, practical and legal
questions asked by persons who are first
diagnosed. It includes advice from other people
with the disease and is a practical resource that
explores the person's own experiences and
concerns while providing direction and resources
for managing daily life. Includes
strategies for coping, managing symptoms,
finding meaningful activity, planning for the
future, easier communication, participating in
research and clinical trials, and more.
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Caregiver Memory books and The use of graphic cueing systems in this
other graphic cuing resource aims at helping people with memory
systems : practical impairments function more independently and
communication and effectively. The visual and written aids - most
memory aids for adults often a combination of words and pictures - helps
with dementia / M. prompt the answers to common questions and
Bourgeiis, 2007 offers reminders of daily living. Recipient of the
Mature Media Award in 2008.
Caregiver Moving a relative with Moving a Relative with Memory Loss
memory loss / L. White summarizes many of the issues involved in
& B. Spencer, 2006 moving and offers advice on making the move
easier. Topics include keeping a relative at
home, locating a residential care home, talking to
the relative about moving, planning the move,
moving in, and common emotional reactions to
moving.
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Caregiver Sexuality and the Sexuality and the Alzheimer's Patient provides
Alzheimer's patient / E. information that is not typically covered
Ballard, 1993 elsewhere. It addresses such concerns and
issues as affection and self-esteem, touch,
behaviors that only appear to be sexual, explicit
sexual behaviors and how to cope with them,
perspectives of professionals and family
caregivers, questions to ask nursing staff, and
the special role of the professional in helping
families.
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Caregiver Stages of senior care : Written as a guide to help seniors remain in their
the step-by-step guide to homes for as long as possible, this resource
making the best emphasizes the importance of planning and
decisions / P. & L. Hogan, tackles a range of difficult subjects related to
2009 aging and living arrangements. The book
identifies the signs that indicate when it may be
time to consider additional care and explores the
options and their pros and cons. It includes
questions to ask and further considerations when
looking for care providers. Advice for long
distance caregivers, family disagreements about
kinds of care, and funeral arrangements is also
provided.
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Caregiver When love gets tough : In this guide for making the nursing home
the nursing home placement decision, the author outlines a
decision / D. Manning, decision making process, how to understand the
2006 emotions and guilt that may accompany the
move, and how to develop a healthy relationship
with the loved one once made. He also discusses
family meetings, legal and financial issues and
working with the facility.
Children/Teen Grandma's Cobwebs / Grandma's Cobwebs is written from the
Pre-school - grade 3 A. Frantti, 1998 viewpoint of Claire whose grandmother has come
to live with her and her family. Claire's
experiences with her friends lead her to endure
some hard lessons but in the end understand her
grandmother's Alzheimer's better. The book
includes an educational supplement of questions
and answers for children about Alzheimer's.
Children/Teen Getting to know you This illustrated childrens book tells the story of
Pre-school - grade 4 Rubin Plotnick / R. David and Grandma Rosie, who has dementia
Rosenbluth, 2005 and whose unpredictable behavior threatens to
embarrass him in front of a new friend. Through
trial and error David discovers the importance of
looking beneath the surface to really get to know
someone and learns that Ruben is not just the
coolest kid, he also has the warmest heart.
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Free Guidelines for The 2008 Guidelines update and expands the
Alzheimer's 2002 version. Developed by the California
management / California Workgroup on Alzheimer's Disease Management
Workgroup; 2008. through the collaborative efforts of experts, the
guidelines support a team approach to quality
management of Alzheimer's disease. They stress
the importance of an accurate assessment,
treatment options, approaches to patient and
caregiver education and support including
evidence that links positive patient outcomes to
caregiver education and support. Information on
legal considerations and new evidence on
management of the disease in very early and end
stages is included. Free to download at
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/alzheimers/Do
cuments/professional_GuidelineFullReport.pdf
Free Home safety for people A comprehensive booklet that identifies potential
with Alzheimer's / problems in the home and offers possible
National Institute on solutions to help prevent accidents. Includes a
Aging, 2010 checklist to help make each room safer and
specific home safety tips to help cope with some
of the more hazardous situations. Included are
techniques for managing driving and planning for
natural disaster safety. The booklet ends with a
list of resources for family caregivers. Free to
order or download at
http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/h
omesafety.htm
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Historical Hannah's heirs : the In the late 1890s a Ukrainian woman died with a
quest for the genetic then-unknown brain disease which had caused
origins of Alzheimer's premature dementia by mid-life. In 1985, the
Disease / D. Pollen, author first came into contact with one of her
1996 heirs who appeared to be in the early stages of
Alzheimer's disease. When studying her family
history, a link seemed possible and thus began
his pursuit of the genetic connection while at the
same time a determination to help the family.
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Magazines / Journals Preserving your Preserving Your Memory is from the Fisher
memory: the magazine Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation
of health and hope containing tips for caregivers, research updates,
interviews, articles on healthy living, and
crosswords and other games. Download for free
at http://www.alzinfo.org/preserving-your-memory-
magazine or subsribe to the print version.
Magazines / Journals Take Care : self care for Take Care is a quarterly newsletter of the
the family caregiver / National Family Caregiver's Association with
National Family evidence based research and practical caregiver
Caregivers Association advice. A "question and answer" column and
(NFCA) resource information is included. Sign up or read
past issues at
http://www.nfcacares.org/caregiving_resources/ta
kecare_newsleter.cfm
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Professional Assisted living Contributors of this text examine how care and
residence : a vision for housing is changing for older people who need
the future / S. M. Golant assistance. Sections include overviews of the
& J. Hyde (editors), 2008 state of assisted living and factors forming its
future and design and operation. It includes
discussions on government regulations and the
role consumers play as a market force.
Caregivers, operators, professional
organizations, private investors, government and
technology will determine its prospects and
availability. A good resource for local providers
planning to build assisted living or nursing
facilities.
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Professional Bathing without a battle Like the first edition, this resource offers an
: person-directed care of individualized, problem solving approach to
individuals with dementia bathing and personal care. Strategies and
/ A.L. Barrick, 2008 techniques that are practical for the home setting
and staff instruction, and based on clinical
research and experience. In the new edition, the
authors introduce historical material on bathing;
handling pain, skin care, determining appropriate
levels of assistance, transfers and the
environment. It also covers ways to support
caregivers through education about the person's
needs with an emphasis on self care, and the
changes required of person-directed care.
Insights from direct caregivers are included.
Professional Best friends approach Being a best friend to the person is an innovative
to Alzheimer's care / V. model of care developed by the authors that
Bell & D. Troxel, 2002 stresses calm and empathy when guiding the
person to acceptable behavior. Cueing and
actual responses help the caregiver learn
precisely how to handle specific situations and
transfer that knowledge to other complicated
predicaments. The approach presented takes
time and energy, but its effectiveness and
compassion make it a rich and plentiful resource
for professional caregivers and families.
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Professional Best friends staff : Best Friends Staff contains stories and
building a culture of care discussion from facility staff already using the
in Alzheimer's programs / Best Friends TM approach. Case studies
V. Bell & D. Troxel, 2001 demonstrating successful programs, ideas for
implementing change, and advice on staff
training and retention are included with exercise,
activities, games and resources.
Professional Care of the older adult Review articles in this text, cover topics about
in the office setting : an elders in primary care. These include:
issue of primary care / L. Approaches to office care of the older adult and
Lawhorne (editor), 2005 the specter of dementia; geriatric assessment;
nutrition and aging; dementia care: critical
interactions among primary care physicians,
patients, and caregivers; reducing fall risk in
older adults; urinary incontinence; hypertension;
approaches to appropriate drug prescribing;
depression in the older adult; primary care
physician's role in nursing facility care; and end-
of-life care for older adults.
Professional Counseling the This resource is a work based on lessons
Alzheimer caregiver / M. learned from 15 years of clinical experience and
Mittelman, C. Epstein, A. observation and demonstrated treatment
Pierz, 2002 interventions. It outlines the symptoms of
Alzheimer's at each stage, describes the
caregiver's and counselor's roles throughout the
disease, offers ways to develop individualized
care plans for behavior and psychological
symptoms, and provides ideas for support
services for at home persons and decision-
making guidance about placement. A practical
guide for healthcare professionals who
collaborate care for persons with dementia.
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Professional Critical thinking in long- Critical thinking and the role it plays in nursing
term care nursing : skills and resident care for reducing medical errors is
to assess, analyze, and the focus of this book. The authors offer a
act / S. Cohen, 2008 resource to nurse managers and educators for
teaching these skills to staff. Critical Thinking in
Long-Term Care Nursing explains these
principles and how to encourage nurses to use a
critical thinking approach. How to lead classroom
sessions, learning strategies, and handouts are
also included.
Professional Dementia care plan A manual of 50 behavior-based care plans is
dictionary : a behavior- presented with the possible causes of various
based care plan idea behaviors, their potential consequences, and
book / M. Nolta & B. Hall, interventions and activities. Dementia Care Plan
2005 Dictionary includes a glossary of medical
terminology, coding for the skilled nursing
minimum data set and quality indicator
compliance, plus a reverse index for nursing
diagnosis.
http://www.alzstore.com/alzheimers/the-dementia-
care-plan-dictionary.htm
Professional Dementia care training This resource is an interactive training manual to
manual for staff help direct-care workers re-examine their
working in nursing and working practices and build their skills. It can be
residential settings / D. used as a self-training guide under supervision or
Walsh, 2006 by educators in a structured setting. Contains
photocopiable exercises, discussion and
questions to prompt care workers to reflect on
their style of work.
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Professional Designing for This is the author's first book on environment for
Alzheimers disease : providers and design professionals. Innovative
strategies for creating and practical solutions related to facility design,
better care treatment, and resident safety are covered. It
environments / E. links therapeutic goals and specific design
Brawley, 1997 concepts like lighting, acoustics, and color and
covers areas not easily found elsewhere. The
design ideas can be applied to residential
facilities, assisted-living, and homes.
Professional Developing support The author's book has been widely used in many
groups for individuals care settings since it was first published.
with early stage Intended to help people cope in the early stage of
Alzheimer's disease : the disease, in a format that is easy to follow, it
planning, implementation, includes ideas, solutions and insights on running
and evaluation / R. Yale, a dementia support group.
1995
Professional Enduring self in people This book demonstrates a person's unique self
with Alzheimer's : persists throughout the course of the disease
getting to the heart of and how much can be done in care settings to
individualized care / S. support a person's sense of identity. Drawing
Fazio, 2008 from a diverse body of research it brings together
the recommendations of best thinkers and
practitioners to illustrate the importance of
providing dementia care that recognizes and
supports personhood. Translating research into
practice, the author provides strategies for
restructuring the physical and social environment
to facilitate person-centered care.
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Professional Living with grief : This companion book to the 2004 Hospice
Alzheimer's disease / K. Foundation of America teleconference, examines
Doka, 2004 a multitude of grief and related issues
surrounding Alzheimer's disease that define the
overall challenges and opportunities for
healthcare. Notable is a chapter on grief in the
person with the disease and in the caregiver.
Professional Palliative care for Winner of the American Journal of Nursing Book
advanced Alzheimer's of the Year Award for 2010, this title is an
and dementia : introduction to palliative care standards for
guidelines and standards advanced dementia. It reviews the philosophy of
for evidence-based care / person-centered care, addresses assessment,
G. Martin & M. Sabbagh planning, implementation, and evaluation
(editors), 2010 measures. The basic human needs of persons in
advanced stages are covered as well as more
complex care decisions while supporting the
person's right to autonomy.
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Spiritual/Inspirational Spiritual journey of The author has chosen the content of her book
family caregiving / S. based on personal experiences as a care
Karas, 2008 consultant and as producer of a monthly
caregiver newsletter. In an open and broadly
defined framework, she offers advice and
discussion on the spiritual aspects of caregiving
that are informative and supportive.
Recommended for persons with either a religious
or non-religious background.
Spiritual/Inspirational You are one of us : A 65-page, easy-to-follow book with suggestions
successful clergy/church for ways clergy and churches can help their
connections to members with Alzheimer's and their families.
Alzheimer's families / L.
Gwyther, 1995
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