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