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21) Bone harvest
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"Struggling with the effects of early-onset dementia, Dennie Keeling now leads a quiet life. Her husband is dead, her children are grown, and her best friend, Sarah, was convicted of murdering her abusive husband. After Sarah's tragic death in prison, Dennie has found solace in her allotment, and all she wants is to be left to tend it in peace. Life remains quiet for twelve years, until three strangers take on a nearby plot and Dennie starts to notice...
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When 84-year-old Edie Havercroft sees Lucy Theddle, who disappeared back in 1951, standing outside the post office one Tuesday afternoon, she wonders if a secret she's held onto all these years could be the key to unlocking what happened to her friend before the girl is forgotten forever.
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"It is a wicked disease that robs its victims of their memories, their ability to think clearly, and ultimately their lives. For centuries, those afflicted by Alzheimer's disease have suffered its debilitating effects while family members sit by, watching their loved ones disappear a little more each day until the person they used to know is gone forever. The disease was first described by German psychologist and neurologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906....
24) Time shelter
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"An award-winning international sensation-with a second-act dystopian twist-Time Shelter is a tour de force set in a world clamoring for the past before it forgets. "At one point they tried to calculate when time began, when exactly the earth had been created," begins Time Shelter's enigmatic narrator, who will go unnamed. "In the mid-seventeenth century, the Irish bishop Ussher calculated not only the exact year, but also a starting date: October...
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2013.
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1 online resource.
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Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia can be devastating--not just for the patients themselves, but for family and friends who must watch a loved one deteriorate. Drawing on her deep compassion for caregivers and more than 25 years of experience as a physician, Dr. Gail Gazelle provides healing and uplifting counsel and advice for those caring for a loved one with dementia. In this book, you'll find practical tips for taking care of yourself--and...
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"Many know Kimberly Williams-Paisley as the bride in the popular Steve Martin remakes of the Father of the Bride movies, the calculating Peggy Kenter on Nashville, or the wife of country music artist, Brad Paisley. But behind the scenes, Kim was dealing with a tragic secret: her mother, Linda, was suffering from a rare form of dementia that slowly crippled her ability to talk, write and eventually recognize people in her own family. Where the Light...
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Dark heart novels volume 1
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"Annie Freemont grew up on the road, immersed in the romance of rare things, cultivating an eye for artifacts and a spirit for bargaining. It's a freewheeling life she loves and plans to continue--until her dad is diagnosed with dementia. His illness forces them to return to Moonhill, their ancestral home on the coast of Maine--and to the family they left behind fifteen years ago, after Annie's mother died in a suspicious accident..."--Amazon.com....
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"From the author of Into the Forest, a moving novel about memory, Shakespeare's green worlds, and the power of reconciliation. Until John Wilson met the warm, wise woman who became his fourth wife, the object of his most intense devotion had always been the work of William Shakespeare. From his feat of memorizing Romeo and Juliet and half a dozen other plays as a student to his evangelical zeal as a professor, John's faith in the Bard has shaped his...
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From the groundbreaking series written specifically for family caregivers, "Activities 101 for the Family Caregiver - Dementia" offers information and insight to enhance quality of life through improved social interactions. Learn new communications and activities strategies to improve time spent with your loved one. Gain new insight as you learn the "how tos" and "why's" of social activities. Discover how to turn daily activities and routines into...
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A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be frightening and overwhelming-and not just for the patient. Becoming the primary caregiver for a newly diagnosed loved one can be one of the most challenging-and one of the most rewarding-experiences possible.In Understand Alzheimer's: A First-Time Caregiver's Plan to Understand & Prepare for Alzheimer's & Dementia, you'll find a wealth of practical and useful information to help you and your loved one deal...
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After writing approximately 600 pages on Alzheimer's, which included ample science, and clinical research studies to validate my claims, I decided to extract just the most important information, and make this eBook as user-friendly as possible. My objective is to assure that each of my readers will benefit the most from the condensed information. Several years of extensive research went into its compilation. I doubt that you will find this much valuable...
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A front-line researcher offers cutting-edge advice on preventing and slowing the progress of Alzheimer's
Drawing on the most up-to-date information available on the disease as well as experiences from his clinical practice, Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, a leading expert in Alzheimer's research, translates the current ideas driving Alzheimer's treatment into practical information you can use to determine your risk and develop a prevention strategy. You'll find...
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44 million people and rising in the world have dementia, this figure is rising at an alarming rate, many millions more will be diagnosed with dementia over the next 5 years. This book takes a look at some of the suspected culprits as far as causation is concerned, and suggest a number of interventions that we could make that might delay the onset of dementia. Dr Doris Bersing states that regularly playing a musical instrument can delay the onset of...
34) The Long Goodbye
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The title of The Long Good-Bye is just that. This is the story of a wonderful life that was cut short too soon, not in the physical sense but in the mind. A story of a gifted artist, who began the slow decline into Alzheimer's dementia, eventually forgetting who she was and who her loved ones were. This is also a story of the ones who loved her and how they dealt with the progression of her long goodbye. This is the story of a life well lived. This...
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Inspired by his mother who was the sole care partner for his grandfather with dementia, Matthew Estrade found his calling. He began facilitating care partner support groups, writing a blog, educating the public and care teams, producing The Peace with Dementia Podcast and completed graduate school in Gerontology. Matthew brings you his most current project that draws upon the beauty and strength of the Holy Rosary, where knowledge, love, and faith...
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A follow up to "Activities 101 for the Family Caregiver - Dementia," our latest book for caregivers of those with dementia is a unique, one-of-a-kind book that blends information on leisure and daily living activities. "Activities for the Family Caregiver - Dementia: How to Engage / How to Live" offers information and insight to enhance quality of life through improved social interactions as well as activities of daily living, safety and general caregiver...
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The experiences described in this book attempt to fill a gap in the information available to the Parkinson's disease / dementia patient's caregiver.
It is an account of a single patient and the progress, both physical and cognitive, which might serve as a guide to those about to embark on this journey.
It follows the changes in one patient, from the first sign of illogic through the increasing frequency of evidence of cognitive inability. Normal...
38) Dementia
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This book is about my husband and I fighting Parkinson disease with dementia for eight-plus years and the products that I used.
I wrote this book guide after having personally cared for my husband, David. I had to learn on my own.
Dementia is a symptom affiliated with Parkinson, Alzheimer, and other diseases.
This book guide explains the following:
It's a guide in giving proper care for your loved one and what to expect.
By having a schedule...
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A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's disease doesn't mean you have to give up everything you love. For those who enjoy travel, and want to continue to do so, Travel Well with Dementia: Essential Tips to Enjoy the Journey is a must-read both for patients and their loved ones. Whether visiting family and friends or venturing to a new location for fun, it's packed with practical tips and strategies that will remove many of the stressors...
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Q&A Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary? Are there memory exercises I should be doing now? Is all dementia Alzheimer's, or are there other forms? How do I make time for both my parent with Alzheimer's and my children? How long can someone live with this disease? All caregivers and families touched by Alzheimer's and dementia face a seemingly overwhelming number of emotional decisions. The Alzheimer's Answer Book serves as a much-needed resource for...
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