Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver : : how to Care for Your Loved one Without Getting Overwhelmed and Without Doing it all by Yourself

Westheimer, Ruth K. (Ruth Karola), 1928- Book - 2012 None on shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 5 out of 5

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pt. 1. Advice from Dr. Ruth -- How to help yourself -- Feelings -- You get to have a life too -- When you're taking care of your spouse -- When you're taking care of a parent or other relative -- Dealing with professional caregivers -- Helping children and grandchildren to cope -- pt. 2. Standing on the shoulders of giants -- Treating Alzheimer's -- Tips for caregiver's -- Where you can get help -- Facilities -- Legal and financial issues.
A guide for Alzheimer's caregivers offers advice on caring for spouses, parents, and other relatives; dealing with professional caregivers; and learning about Alzheimer's treatments and facilities.

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PUBLISHED
Fresno, CA : Quill Driver Books, c2012.
Year Published: 2012
Description: xii, 188 p. ; 23 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781610351355
1610351355

ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Lehu, Pierre A.

SUBJECTS
Alzheimer's disease -- Care.
Alzheimer's disease -- Family relationships.