Broken Brain: Caretakers Guide for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias : Revised and Updated Edition

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  • 158 sider

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Alzheimer's and other types of dementia are hard... Unless others have been a caretaker for somebody with dementia, they are clueless what the caretaker has to deal with. I've been there. My mother had dementia with paranoia and delusions. Her mother had dementia with paranoia and delusions. On my father's side of the family, there's been several relatives who had dementia, too.

You could really have some worn pages as you go back to certain sections to find what you need to know. This book might even alert you to things that your doctor doesn't even tell you.

What this book can do for you is to provide you with the knowledge, written in easy-to-understand language on what to expect, how to deal with it, what paperwork needs to done, and resources that can make a difference. You'll learn how to improve the quality-of-life for your loved one. You'll learn techniques of dealing with a loved one who wants to wander. You'll learn how to take care of yourself so you can better take care of your loved one. Several section can help you help your loved one to possibly save money or to obtain funds due to them. This resource book can be the go-to book that you need to maneuver this mine field called dementia.

Within the covers of this book are:

*Testimonies

*Understanding how the brain breaks



*What it might feel like to have dementia



*Myths and facts



*What is dementia and Alzheimer's



*Types of dementia



*Conditions masked/diagnosed as dementia



*Could your loved one have dementia or Alzheimer's



*If Alzheimer's is not reversible, why seek treatment



*Finding the right doctor



*Preparing for the doctor's visit



*Types of testing



*Dealing with each level of Alzheimer's



*Getting their affairs in order



*Dementia risk and prevention



*Resources for caretakers

*Other recommended books

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