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  • The Spectrum of Hope

    An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

    by Gayatri Devi, MD ...
    Imagine finding a glimmer of good news in a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.And imagine how that would change the outlook of the 5 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, not to mention their families, loved ones, and caretakers. A neurologist who’s been specializing in dementia and memory loss for more than 20 years, Dr. Gayatri Devi rewrites the story of Alzheimer’s ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

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  • Dancing with Dementia

    My Story of Living Positively with Dementia

    by Christine Bryden ...
    The truly inspirational account of living positively with dementia.Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia by campaigning for self-advocacy, writing articles and speaking at national conferences.This book is a vivid ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

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  • Who will I be when I die?

    by Christine Bryden ...
    Christine Bryden was 46 years old when she was diagnosed with dementia, and in this book she describes her remarkable emotional, physical and spiritual journey in the three years immediately following. Offering rare first-hand insights into how it feels to gradually lose the ability to undertake tasks most people take for granted, it is made all the more remarkable by Christine's positivity and ... Read more

    $27.99 CAD

  • Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer's

    One Daughter's Hopeful Story

    by Lauren Kessler ...
    "An excellent book…an emotional and ruminative anchor...She leaves her readers with hope.”-- San Francisco ChronicleOne journalist's riveting and surprisingly hopeful in-the-trenches view of Alzheimer'sNearly five million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer's. Like many children of Alzheimer's sufferers, Lauren Kessler, an accomplished journalist, was devastated by the disease ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Dear Life

    On Caring for the Elderly

    by Karen Hitchcock ...
    In this short, powerful book, Karen Hitchcock shines a light on ageism in our society. Through some unforgettable case studies, she shows what care for the elderly and dying is really like – both the good and the bad. With honesty and deep experience, she looks at end-of-life decisions and over-treatment, frailty and dementia.Dear Life is a moving and controversial argument against the creeping ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD

  • Take Care, Son

    The Story of My Dad and his Dementia

    by Tony Husband ...
    'Hi Dad . . . can we have a chat about your dementia . . . Can you remember how it started?'When Ron Husband started to forget things - dates, names, appointments . . . daft things, important things - it took a while to realise that this was 'a different form of forgetting'. But it was just the first sign of the illness that gradually took him away from the family he loved.This is the touching, ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • Leadership for Person-Centred Dementia Care

    by Buz Loveday ...
    Series series University of Bradford Dementia Good Practice Guides
    Person-centred dementia care relies on leadership that supports the ongoing process of learning about and valuing individuals, their feelings, strengths and needs, and using this knowledge to enhance wellbeing and create a positive care environment.With a strong practical focus and many helpful case examples, this book will equip readers with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence ... Read more

    $40.99 CAD

  • Can I tell you about Dementia?

    A guide for family, friends and carers

    by Jude Welton ...
    Series series Can I tell you about...?
    Meet Jack - an older man with dementia. Jack invites readers to learn about dementia from his perspective, helping them to understand the challenges faced by someone with dementia and the changes it causes to memory, communication and behaviour. He also gives advice on how to help someone with dementia stay as mentally and physically active as possible, keep safe and continue to feel cared for and ... Read more

    $20.99 CAD

  • When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's

    What You Must Know, What You Can Do, and What You Should Expect A Dell Caregiving Guide

    by Marilyn Larkin, Lynn Sonberg ...
    Provides caregivers with compassionate strategies for dealing with the challenges related to Alzheimer's, from memory loss and behavior problems to maintaining quality of life and taking important legal steps. ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Open A Window- Alzheimer's Caregiver Handbook

    by Fay Risner ...
    Millions of people have Alzheimer's disease and millions more are going to have AD. That means millions of caregivers need to know how to cope with this disease. Author Fay Risner CNA has written a book on understanding AD and how to cope with it for caregivers in the home and health fields. The book gives caregivers insight about why people act the way they do and how to handle different ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hearing the Person with Dementia

    Person-Centred Approaches to Communication for Families and Caregivers

    by Bernie McCarthy ...
    Losing the ability to communicate can be a frustrating and difficult experience for people with dementia, their families and carers. As the disease progresses, the person with dementia may find it increasingly difficult to express themselves clearly, and to understand what others say.Written with both family and professional carers in mind, this book clearly explains what happens to communication ... Read more

    $25.99 CAD

  • The Conscious Caregiver

    A Mindful Approach to Caring for Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself

    by Linda Abbit ...
    Linda Abbit, founder of Tender Loving Eldercare and a veteran of the caregiving industry, shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change.Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patience, tenderness, selflessness, and hard work. Providing care for someone, whether it’s a parent, a loved one, ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD