A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's and Related Diseases
Alzheimer's & Related Diseases
Judith McCann-Beranger
Retail Price: $10.00
ISBN-978-1-933480-20-06
Not for sale by B&B in Canada
It is estimated that by the middle of the twenty-first century this devastating disease will affect more than ten million Americans. A Caregiver's Guide is designed for use by paid caregivers and families alike. It provides information about Alzheimer's disease, its diagnosis and stages, and treatments. It offers up-to-date suggestions for ensuring a safe home environment, as well as practical tips on communicating, activities, bathing, eating, spirituality, and sexuality.
Judith McCann-Beranger, B.Ed., M.A., C.C.F.E., has been involved in working with and on behalf of families for all of her adult life. She is a Board Member of Family Mediation Canada, and is Past-President of Family Service Canada. Judy is currently the Executive Director of Alzheimer PEI. She and her husband Greg live St. John's, Newfoundland.
Excellent and thorough. I cared for my wife in our home until she died, so I knowthe value of this book for caregivers. – Lloyd Lockerby, family caregiver We were particularly impressed by the way McCann-Beranger addressed the sensitive topics of spirituality and sexuality. – Kathryn Garden and Anne Hallisey, professional caregivers |
