Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: Books

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Thursday, December 8

Alzheimer's Reconnects Through Art, Music, Film & Poetry

BOOK OF THE WEEK - VIDEO:

I'm Still Here: A New Philosophy of Alzheimer's Care, discusses Dr. John Zeisel's highly effective non-drug treatments for Alzheimer's. The therapy starts with "The Arts" and expands into a spectrum of activities. See how it help patients, caregivers & families break through the barriers of Alzheimer's.

8 Ways Caregivers Care for Themselves

TIPS, INFO + FREE HANDBOOK:

Caring for dementia can cause caregiver burnout, endangering both patient & caregiver. Learn 8 ways to prevent it and better care for yourself. Get a free NIH Caregiver Handbook (104 pages).

Care-Partner Journal for Alzheimer's & Dementia

FREE WORKBOOK:

"Care partner” evokes a relationship based on cooperation and common goals. It’s a two way street, fostering person-centered care and mutual feelings of purpose. In this free booklet, Brookdale Care Programs offers helpful hints, practical suggestions, checklists and tables to help make your journey as care partners easier.

Designing Rooms for Dementia

FREE BOOK:

Dementia design improves the independence of people with dementia. This online book is available at no charge. Learn dozens of clever design tips that can make a world of difference.

Spectrum of Hope: Living Better with Alzheimer's

VIDEO & BOOK-OF-THE-WEEK:

Dr. Gayatri Devi, neurologist at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital, released "The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias," which details a plan to help patients live more empowered and productive lives.

100 Simple Tips to Prevent Alzheimer's & Memory Loss

VIDEO & ARTICLE - BOOK OF THE WEEK:

CNN's former medical correspondent has written a book on dementia containing "100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's and Age-Related Memory Loss". Backed by good science, see the author discuss a few of these "100 Simple Things" that help preserve thinking and memory.

Reverse Dementia in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT

Alzheimer's may just be NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus), a curable dementia. 400,000 Americans have NPH. Only 11,000 are properly diagnosed. See how NPH imitates Alzheimer's in as many as 5% of the cases. Find out what you can do about it.

Color Your Mind - A Book for Alzheimer's

BOOK OF THE WEEK: VIDEO + ARTICLE:

"Color Your Mind" is an innovative activity book for people with Alzheimer's. It was created with insights from caregivers, neurologists, doctors, and, of course, people with Alzheimer’s. The activities, images, and approach were refined through visits to homes and care facilities. See the cheerful, inspiring coloring images in "Color Your Mind".

How to Long-Distance Caregive

FREE BOOKLETS & CARE TIPS:

Long-distance dementia-caregiving has unique stresses. Learn what to do and how to help. Get a free booklet with suggestions on coping and succeeding.

Bring Back the Fun (Activity Ideas for Caregivers and People with Dementia)

BOOK OF THE WEEK:

“Bring Back the Fun” is a collection of activities for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It's great for families at home, professional in-home care providers and leaders of group programs.

This book is loaded with ideas to enrich the lives of the person you care for… ideas you can put to use today. The book has become a popular activities handbook. See the many enthusiastic customer reviews.

Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia

ACTIVITIES BOOK OF THE WEEK:

Family caregivers will find dozens of easy-to-understand activities to do with a loved one who has dementia. The book is written with compassion and understanding. It is filled with over fifty activity ideas, assessments, support sources, caregiver burnout prevention ideas and room by room safety suggestions. Each activity is described on 2 pages or less, with instructions on how to adapt it to the ability of your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Alzheimer's & The Power of Music

VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT:

Music's effect on the brain fascinated neurologist Oliver Sacks, MD. His research led him to helping people with Alzheimer's. Watch this best-selling author share how dementia, without exception, responds to music.

20 Home Safety Tips for Alzheimer's

20 TIPS + NIH HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR ALZHEIMER'S:

Here are 20 ways to make your home a safer place for a loved one with dementia.

Mothering Mother

BOOK OF THE WEEK:

This compelling personal memoir chronicles the author's decision not to put her mother, who has Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, in "one of those homes", and relays the far-reaching consequences this choice has on her entire family.

Detailing the challenges of reversing roles and learning to mother one's own mother, this refreshing and entertaining autobiography will help those struggling with their own decisions on eldercare in the home.

Carol holds back nothing, offering up hilarious moments alongside the poignant. This story will inspire and hearten anyone facing the challenges of caregiving, helping them face each day with purpose, joy, and hope.

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