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The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later L [Paperback]

Nancy L. Mace MA (Author), Peter V. Rabins MD MPH (Author)
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Both a guide and a legend. Chicago Tribune The best guide of its kind. Chicago Sun-Times An excellent book for families who are caring for persons with dementia... A book that physicians can confidently recommend to the families of their patients. Journal of the American Medical Association Excellent guidance and clear information of a kind that the family needs... The authors offer the realistic advice that sometimes it is better to concede the patient's frailties than to try to do something about them, and that a compassionate sense of humor often helps. New York Times An excellent, practical manual for families and professionals involved in the care of persons with progressive illnesses... The book is specific and thought-provoking, and it will be helpful to anyone even remotely involved with an 'impaired' person... Highly recommended, especially for public and nursing libraries. Library Journal Continues to be the 'bible' of recommendation for any caregiver whose family member suffers from dementia. Bookwatch 2007 Recommended to all caregivers and families of persons with dementia as an indispensable source of valuable information on a very wide range of topics. -- Kathryn Oliphant Case Management Journals 2007 An excellent guide with general information for family caregivers of persons with dementia... The text is person focused and describes the complexity and depth of the care required not only for persons with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia but also for caregivers. -- M. Jean Keller, EdD Activities, Adaptation and Aging 2008 An admirably realistic guide to caring for people with Alzheimer's. -- Michael Greenberg New York Review of Books 2008

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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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable Resource, Mar 6 2008
This review is from: The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later L (Paperback)
Out of all the books we've read, this has been the best. My mother will be caring for my grandfather who has this disease. It has been overwhelming thinking about all the changes and challenges that this will entail, but this book has thoroughly informed us and equipped us to handle whatever lies ahead.
If you have a loved one with Alzheimers or Dementia, this book a must-read!
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1.0 out of 5 stars the 36-hour day, Jun 15 2011
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This review is from: The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later L (Paperback)
totally ruined my life!!!! My wife, butthead, thinks I have category 10 dementia, and refuses to allow me to drive alone. She says I cannot see quickly enough, although I wear glasses to correct to 20-20!!
Shes says I cannot hear as in horns trying to blow me off the road for doing the speed limit!! I do wear hearing aids to correct that!

I think butthead is full of crap, and if I say so, she will tell me I am in denial.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must for caregivers, July 27 2007
By Donna M. Blancero - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later L (Paperback)
For those of us who are caregivers, this book is a lifesaver. Before reading this book I was certain that many of the behaviors that my family member exhibits were unique to her. While I often read about Alzheimer's, I never read anything that made me stop and realize that, first, I am not alone, and second, that there are ways that I can handle situations better. This book is full of great suggestions on how to deal with the many behavioral issues that are exhibited by those with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Whenever I have an especially difficult day, I go online to the Alzheimer's page and remind myself how difficult it is for my family member. This book drove home that message, yet more importantly provided me with some tools on how to deal with these issues. I cannot stress enough how much I thought our situation and the behaviors were unique; it is liberating to realize that they are not. As well, understanding why the person exhibits such behaviors makes it much easier to respond correctly.

I wish I could thank the authors personally for this book. I hope they both know that their wisdom, concern and awareness of the Alzheimer patient has made a difference for me, and I am certain has made a difference for many others.

Caregivers -- buy this book, you will find some stress greatly diminished.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide, April 10 2007
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This review is from: The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later L (Paperback)
This is a excellent book and reference for those learning to deal with Alzheimer. Plenty of resources and ideas of what to look for when caring for someone with this disease. You can get a good idea of what to expect and how to help those suffering with this devastating disease. Easy to understand and read. Can't recommend this book enough.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE 36-HOUR DAY continues to be the 'bible' of recommendation for any caregiver whose family member suffers from dementia., Feb 7 2007
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later L (Paperback)
When THE 36-HOUR DAY appeared in its original edition it was unprecedented in its information for families struggling to care for people with Alzheimer Disease and other dementias: now this updated 4th edition in large print includes new details on diagnostic evaluation methods, new medications and research, and new social and legal issues involved, and will find a place not only on health and public library shelves, but in the home shelves of caregivers searching for information. From financial aid and nursing homes to alternatives to treatments and living arrangements, THE 36-HOUR DAY continues to be the 'bible' of recommendation for any caregiver whose family member suffers from dementia.

Diane C. Donovan

California Bookwatch
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