Recommended Readings on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia


Recommended Reading Description Rating
Alzheimer’s Disease Video narrated by C. Everette Koop (Time Life Video, 1996). Informative 30-minute video available at most pharmacies. Recommended. * * * *
Alzheimer’s: Caring for your Loved One, Caring for Yourself by Sharon Fish (Harold Shaw Publishers). For caregivers. A guide on how to take care of yourself and dealing with stress. * * * *
Alzheimer’s: Finding the Words by Harriet Hodson (Chronimed Publishing,1995). Simple yet comprehensive. * * * * *
Failure-Free Activities for the Alzheimer’s Patient by Carmel Sheridan (Dell, 1987). Simple, easy activities for supervised groups and individuals. * * * *
Late Stage Dementia Care: A Basic Guide by Christine R. Kovach (Taylor & Francis, 1997). Review of options available to caregivers who are dealing with the late stage Alzheimer’s disease process. * * * * *
Living in the Labyrinth by Diana F. McGowin (Delta Trade Paperbacks, 1994). First-hand journal of author as she enters the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Quick read. Recommended. * * * * *
The 36 Hour Day by Mace & Rabins (John Hopkins University Press, 1991). Very informative reference book. Fairly dry. * * * * ½
The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care by Virginia Bell and David Trovel (Health Professions Press, 1997). For caregivers. Easy and comforting read. A unique approach to care. * * * *
The Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s Proofing Your Home by Mark L. Warner (Purdue University Press, 1998). A must read for families/caregivers keeping their loved one at home. * * * *
The Validation Breakthrough by Naomi Feil (Health Professions Press, 1994). Good primer on validation methods and communication skills to use with different Alzheimer’s populations. A house favorite. * * * * *


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