Help! What Do I Do Now? Contents

28.11.10 / Author: nancy

The table of contents will give you an idea of what to expect in the book.

PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S?
Significance of Alzheimer’s
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Memory Loss
Changes in Cognition
Confusion
Changes in Communication
Personality Changes
Changes in Social Interactions
Compensating
Physical Changes
Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
HOW DO I DEAL WITH ALZHEIMER’S?
Communication
Behaviors
Disturbing or Inappropriate Behaviors
Physical/Verbal Aggression
Sundowning
Activities of Daily Living
Hygiene
Dressing
Toileting
Eating
Administering Medications
Safety
When You Can No Longer Manage
HOW DO I MAKE THE BEST OF THIS?
Choose Your Battles
A Comfortable Environment and Gentle Cues
Telling Others
Enjoyable Things to Do
Nurture Spirituality
Laughter
Taking care of yourself
Remember Your Loved One Is Still in There Somewhere
RESOURCES
PERSONAL RESOURCES
ABOUT THE AUTHOR