Bree was barely holding it together. Her brother drank. Her boss ws shady. And her aunt was losing it. Then there was the empty apartment next door-- "Who are you?" Bree asked the woman. The woman looked at the living room window. It ws closed. She ran across the room. And jumped through the glass. Apartment 4A follows a struggling teen, Bree, who has to take care of herself in a less than ideal situation. Bree is an orphan living with her aunt who...

Alzheimers disease, Related Dementing illnesses, memory loss in later years.

Dementia -- Getting medical help for the person who has dementia -- Characteristic behavioral symptoms in people who have dementia -- Problems in independent living -- Problems arising in daily care -- Medical problems -- Behavioral symptoms of dementia -- Symptoms that appear as changes in mood -- Special arrangements if you become ill -- Getting outside help -- You and the person who has dementia as parts of a family -- How caring for a person who...

When someone in your family suffers from Alzheimer disease or other related memory loss diseases, both you and your loved one face immense challenges. Mace and Robins provide practical and specific advice to make care easier, improve quality of life, and lift the spirits of a family dealing with Alzheimer disease. "Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease....

Written by two experts on the topic, this guide to taking care of individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease and similar ailments combines practical advice with specific examples. Within the pages of the book, caregivers and family members will find information on the medical, legal, financial, and emotional aspects of caring for someone incapacitated by dementia. Escrito por dos expertos en el tema, esta guía para cuidar a personas con enfermedad...

Are you dealing with “problem” behaviors as you struggle to care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? You are not alone. Are you wondering why “problem” is in quotation marks? Well, read on! I believe that although much is lost at each stage of dementia, there is much that remains. I believe that when you see the “why” of a behavior, it ceases to be “problem” and rather becomes an opportunity for deeper...