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A New Creative Non-Drug Approach to Coping with Dementia
As exciting discoveries continue for Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, hope for a cure remains. In the meantime, day to day challenges continue for many families and caregivers.
Karen Tyrell offers her expertise to provide new insights on how to manage disruptive behaviours associated with dementia such as anxiety, aggression, and wandering. Her book delivers tools and...
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Cuando el Dr. Christopher Maloney se dio cuenta que olvidaba los apellidos, pensó que se estaba cumpliendo su diagnóstico hecho en su adolescencia de la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Pero cuando fue a mirar los estudios, lo que descubrió fue que estamos frente a un terremoto de cambios en torno al tema de la pérdida de memoria. Estamos redefiniendo cómo ocurre, por qué ocurre e incluso la definición de lo que realmente significa la enfermedad de...
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Discover the fascinating world of Astragalus, the mysterious plant that paves the way to becoming young. Learn how astragalus boosts your energy, reduces stress, and helps you achieve better mental clarity. Discover the amazing possibilities of astragalus for your skin health, hormone balance, and a fulfilling love life. This book is the ultimate guide to natural anti-aging strategies with astragalus. Harness the power of Astragalus and experience...
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Significado de Demencia: La demencia es considerado el término más común utilizado para describir un Deterioro en la habilidad mental, lo suficientemente fuerte para interferir en la vida diaria. Un ejemplo de ello es la pérdida de memoria. El tipo de demencia más común es el Alzheimer – lo conocerás en el curso de este estudio
Una cosa que se ha de notar aquí es que la Demencia no es específicamente una enfermedad. Es un término ampliamente...
85) Moments that Matter: A Life Changing Companion Journey Guide for Caregiver Support Groups or Indi
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Navigate your Caregiver Journey
This Journey Guide is a companion study to the first book, Moments that Matter: A roadmap for caregivers and their loved ones with memory loss. They are designed to be used together.
Learn and study the art of Moment-Making:
Personal reflection
Self-care
Spiritual growth
Support Groups
Individual Study
Age and ability appropriate activities
Caregivers are Wounded Healers.
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This is a self-help book for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. It is easy to read and easy to follow. It will ease the burden of caregivers by giving advice and clarifying the nature of Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Eric Pfeiffer is a recognized expert on health and aging. He has written a book on successful aging and a book on how to recover from life-changing adverse events.
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Au Québec, il n'existait aucune organisation pouvant venir en aide aux patients atteints de démences frontotemporales ou à leurs familles. Aucune structure spécifique visant à informer, promouvoir la recherche et amasser des fonds pour tenter de trouver une cure à cette condition dévastatrice.
Déjà très pro-active dans le domaine, en septembre 2016 elle fonde la Société Québécoise d'Intervention pour les Démences Frontotemporales,...
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Society, as a whole is getting older. Thanks to the extraordinary advances in technology and medicine, humans are now living longer than ever before, and are shifting the demographic make-up on a worldwide scale.
As a result, more and more of us are living and engaging with an aging population in both our personal and professional lives, and there's a heightened demand for concrete research and advice for how to effectively provide care for this...
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This practical and informative book says that you can avoid dementia and the loss of control that accompanies this brain disease by following the author's seven specific rules to exercise the brain and body. From the winner of Canada's most prestigious science award, The Canada Gairdner Awards, this book also offers an authoritative and easy-to-understand explanation of how the brain works and what happens when dementia afflicts it. Author Dr. Antoine...
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• Comprehensive, up-to-date information on the diagnosis and treatment of early Alzheimer's
• Learn about the latest therapies, safest medications, and most effective alternatives
• How to help manage and prevent memory loss through proper diet, vitamins, herbs, and simple lifestyle changes
• How to sharpen your mental skills with brain-boosting exercises
• How to improve, retain, and extend the quality of your life for years to come
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IF WE CANNOT TREAT THE CONDITION OF DEMENTIA, THEN IT IS PARAMOUNT WE STRIVE TO PREVENT IT FROM OCCURRING...
If you are interested in understanding how your brain ages, what you can do to sustain cognitive function over the course of your lifetime, then this is the text to read. There is substantial work and documentation stating that we should reduce the risk of Dementia. The objective should be to prevent dementia and focus on what can be done...
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This story brings to life the anguish of those people, young and old, suffering the consequences of Alzheimer's disease. It is a story that illuminates many factual aspects of the nature of this illness while fictionally bringing us into the lives of those transformed by its devastating effects. The author has created sympathetic and credible characters whose plights we share as they confront the ways in which this tragic illness affects not only...
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While fighting an aggressive brain tumor, Deirdre must care for her mother with advanced Alzheimer's, raise her teenage daughter, and help her husband chase a new dream, opening a barbecue restaurant. Her greatest defense is her sense of humor in this tender memoir chronicling life struggles that are often tragic, but can still be very funny. Grab a tissue and take a ride as one batty broad battles her way through the tragicomic trials of her most...
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Dr. Peter Whitehouse will transform the way we think about Alzheimer's disease. In this provocative and groundbreaking book he challenges the conventional wisdom about memory loss and cognitive impairment; questions the current treatment for Alzheimer's disease; and provides a new approach to understanding and rethinking everything we thought we knew about brain aging.
The Myth of Alzheimer's provides welcome answers to the questions that millions...
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The third edition of this critically acclaimed guide leads you through the realities of caring for a loved one struggling with Alzheimer's. The author, a nationally recognized authority, details the latest developments in treatment and care options and offers helpful, hopeful advice for getting through difficult challenges. Now fully revised and updated, this edition includes new chapters designed to help caregivers cope with stress and depression...
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Discover the Definitive Guide to Addressing Dementia's Impact Are you concerned about the effects of dementia on your loved ones or community? Be well-prepared and well-informed with this invaluable guide, expertly written by an occupational therapist.This comprehensive book offers up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of dementia - from identification and causes to effective coping strategies and assistive technology. It goes beyond information, fostering...
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For readers of Atul Gawande, Siddhartha Mukherjee, and Henry Marsh, a riveting, gorgeously written biography of one of history's most fascinating and confounding diseases -- Alzheimer's -- from its discovery more than 100 years ago to today's race towards a cure.
Alzheimer's is the great global epidemic of our time, affecting millions worldwide -- there are more than 5 million people diagnosed in the US alone. And as our population ages, scientists...
98) Dr. Horne's Prevention and Treatment for Alzheimer's Dementia Based on the Infection Model; a Dis
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Alzheimer's dementia may be caused by infections. Herpes viruses are ubiquitous, infect the brain, and are associated with dementia. Antiviral medication has been associated with lowered rates of Alzheimer's. Acyclovir, for example, can suppress the virus and may prevent or stop progression of dementia. These topics are discussed.
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The book that carers have been waiting for... There are currently an estimated 50 million people worldwide living with dementia. It is anticipated by Alzheimer's Disease International that this number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 74.7 million in 2030 and 131. 50 million in 2050. International author Carolyn Cranwell has 18 years' experience as a self-taught Alzheimer's carer. This remarkably insightful book is an easy-to-read account...
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Dementia is a terrible reality of our broken world, where bodies and minds degrade from sickness, injury, or simply old age. Yet, there are those in our midst, the caregivers, who walk beside Alzheimer's sufferers with courage, hope, and love.
After going through such a trial, Joni Wyatt discovered unexpected blessings when she turned to God in response to her struggles. Joni developed this series of devotionals to minister to others going through...
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