Marjorie N. Allen

This book has three authors, two of whom were diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. The third author cared for her husband while he was living with the disease. My thought is that this book would be a very helpful read for anyone diagnosed with early-onset AZ. These patients can see how the two ladies dealt with life changes and the support they received from family members. New caregivers can also get a sense of what changes may occur with their loved ones. If you are primarily looking for information from a medical standpoint, this is probably not the book you want. But it is a good read that tells of the personal side of AZ. It does also give suggestions for further reading and suggestions for organizations that can be resources. As a new caregiver for an AZ patient, I found it a worthwhile read.… (mais)

A valuable book for families facing Alzheimer's. I wish we had this when my dad was diagnosed 15 years ago, as it was uncharted waters for our family back then. The authors begin with a history and clear definitions of various forms of dementia, then follow it with personal stories-- both from individuals recounting the progression of their disease and also from family members' and caretakers' points of view.
The book includes tips on how to help the patient better cope with day-to-day activities and then how to get help as the disease advances. Included is a list of resources for caretakers.… (mais)