The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life, 4th Edition
by: Nancy L. Mace MA, Peter V. Rabins MD MPH
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Revised in 2006 for its twenty-fifth anniversary, this best-selling book is the "bible" for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease, offering comfort and support to millions worldwide. In addition to the practical and compassionate guidance that have made The 36-Hour Day invaluable to caregivers, the fourth edition is the only edition currently available that includes new information on medical research and the delivery of care.
The new edition includes:
-new information on diagnostic evaluation-resources for families and adult children who care for people with dementia-updated legal and financial information-the latest information on nursing homes and other communal living arrangements-new information on research, medications, and the biological causes and effects of dementia
Also available in a large print edition
Praise for The 36-Hour Day:
Revised in 2006 for its twenty-fifth anniversary, this best-selling book is the "bible" for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease, offering comfort and support to millions worldwide. In addition to the practical and compassionate guidance that have made The 36-Hour Day invaluable to caregivers, the fourth edition is the only edition currently available that includes new information on medical research and the delivery of care.
The new edition includes:
-new information on diagnostic evaluation-resources for families and adult children who care for people with dementia-updated legal and financial information-the latest information on nursing homes and other communal living arrangements-new information on research, medications, and the biological causes and effects of dementia
Also available in a large print edition
Praise for The 36-Hour Day:
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Rating: - The 36-Hour Day
This was recommended to me by my friend who is a psychiatric nurse when I asked her for references regarding vascular dementia.This book was much more informative than When Your Loved One Has Dementia: A Simple Guide for Caregivers by Joy A. Glenner, Jean M. Stehman, Judith Davagnino, Margaret J. Galante, and Martha L. Green.It contained much more information about the whys and wherefores of Alzheimer Disease and other dementias.I found it much more helpful regarding things to do to help Mother ... Read More
Rating: - Great Service
It was shipped really quickly and the quality of the book was even better than the description.
Rating: - Excellent Alzheimers Primer
I've read this book twice...once when my mother who was diagnosed with Alzheimers and then again for my mother-in-law who is in the throes of the disease right now. This book helps care givers understand the confusion Alzheimer's patients deal with from their perspective. It provides sound recommendations ie;how to redirect their attention and deal with the constant repetition you must deal with. It also provides a look through the eyes of the Alheimer patient ie; the terror some patients experience and ... Read More
Rating: - Helpful starting point
I work for a neurologist and we recommend this book for our patients and their family members. It has an easy to read format, excellent referrence and resource guide and supportive information. It gives a thorough overview of the different causes of memory loss and how each may manifest and progress in the life of your loved one.It provides this information in a comapssionate yet down to brass tacks manner that will encourage the care giver. It is an excellent resource if you are starting this journey ... Read More
Rating: - A gift
I purchased this book for a friend whose husband is in the throws of a degenerataive dementia journey.She had heard of this book and wanted a copy.I told her I could get it through Amazon.com.She has just begun to read it but she knows it will be a constant handbook for her, suggesting ways to cope with her husband's impending journey into this frightening world and it will give her words of encouragement and suggestions for his saftey and her sanity.
- The 36-Hour DayThis was recommended to me by my friend who is a psychiatric nurse when I asked her for references regarding vascular dementia.This book was much more informative than When Your Loved One Has Dementia: A Simple Guide for Caregivers by Joy A. Glenner, Jean M. Stehman, Judith Davagnino, Margaret J. Galante, and Martha L. Green.It contained much more information about the whys and wherefores of Alzheimer Disease and other dementias.I found it much more helpful regarding things to do to help Mother ... Read More
- Great ServiceIt was shipped really quickly and the quality of the book was even better than the description.
- Excellent Alzheimers PrimerI've read this book twice...once when my mother who was diagnosed with Alzheimers and then again for my mother-in-law who is in the throes of the disease right now. This book helps care givers understand the confusion Alzheimer's patients deal with from their perspective. It provides sound recommendations ie;how to redirect their attention and deal with the constant repetition you must deal with. It also provides a look through the eyes of the Alheimer patient ie; the terror some patients experience and ... Read More
- Helpful starting pointI work for a neurologist and we recommend this book for our patients and their family members. It has an easy to read format, excellent referrence and resource guide and supportive information. It gives a thorough overview of the different causes of memory loss and how each may manifest and progress in the life of your loved one.It provides this information in a comapssionate yet down to brass tacks manner that will encourage the care giver. It is an excellent resource if you are starting this journey ... Read More
- A giftI purchased this book for a friend whose husband is in the throws of a degenerataive dementia journey.She had heard of this book and wanted a copy.I told her I could get it through Amazon.com.She has just begun to read it but she knows it will be a constant handbook for her, suggesting ways to cope with her husband's impending journey into this frightening world and it will give her words of encouragement and suggestions for his saftey and her sanity.
