Thirty-Six Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementias, and Memory Loss (Large Print Edition)

Mace, N

Book Information
Edition:	7th
Publisher:	Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN:	1-4214-4173-X (142144173X)
ISBN-13:	978-1-4214-4173-3 (9781421441733)
Old Edition:	1-4214-0307-2
Format:	Popular Works
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2021
Publish Date:	08/21
Weight:	1.72 Lbs.
Pages:	432
Subject Class:	C-S (Computer Science)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	36 Hour Day: Handbook for Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients
Discipline:	Psychiatry
Subject Definition:	Dementia-Popular Works; Alzheimer Disease-Popular Works
NLM Class:	WM 220
LC Class:	RC523
Abstract:	For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's, and other dementias, the book is widely known for its authoritativeness and compassionate approach to care. Featuring everything from the causes of dementia to managing its early stages to advice on caring for those in the later stages of the disease, it is widely considered to be the most detailed and trusted book available.Highlighting useful takeaway messages and informed by recent research into the causes of dementia, this new edition has been completely updated. It features... brand-new content on everything from home care aides to useful apps to promising preventative techniques and therapies ... practical advice for avoiding caregiver burnout.."plus tips for when and how to get additional help ... a completely new two-column design that allows readers to quickly access what they needThe central idea underlying this indispensable book.."that much can be done to improve the lives of people with dementia and of those caring for them.."remains the same. The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide.

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