BOOK OF THE WEEK: Within a year of receiving her husbands diagnosis, Susan Kiser Scarff had a classic case of caregiver burnout. She couldnt concentrate at work. Friends drifted away. Overwhelmed, she struggled to make the transition from Reds wife to his protector, nurse, and mother. Susans experience as a first-time caregiver, recorded in these pages with grace, wisdom, and humor, prove just how much there is to learn: finances have to be handled a different way in case the patient decides to make a lone trip to the bank; aggressive behavior is a constant threat; safety becomes a concern in every aspect of daily living. Susans book is filled with practical advice for every stage of the diseases progression. It includes information on support groups to help you prevent burnout, questionnaires designed to keep your loved one safe, and checklists to give you control in this time of unknowns. Dementia: The Journey Ahead will help you help your loved one--every step of the way.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:46:05 +0000
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