Dr Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver: How to Care for Your Loved One without Getting Overwhelmedand without Doing It All Yourself
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (860 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1610351355 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 188 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Caregiving wife Marty McLaren I've been a caregiver for my husband for 4 years & have read many books. Dr. Ruth is right on target with her frank, nonjudgmental discussion of the topic. She seems to face head on many of the emotions & thoughts that come with this new role that you are just not comfortable mentioning to people who are not walking this path.I would recommend this to anyone whose li. "The first part is good" according to shorty. The first pat of the book is clearly the author's area of expertise - advice and counselling - and it is well worth reading.But the second part seems to be a synthesis of what the author has picked up from others - and there are better informed sources of information on diagnosis and treatment. Also, sections on where to get help, facilities and legal and financial i. Great Guide for Caregivers Marilyn Dr. Ruth's book considers many aspects of caregiving, not written about in other books for caregivers. She covers complications such family issues, and sexual considerations. This is a book that a caregiver can really use and discover answers while reading and rereading. No one has all the answers but Dr. Ruth provides reasonable responses to tough questions.
Ruth writes in the introduction to her thirty-fifth book, she is neither a medical doctor nor an Alzheimer’s expert. But she does hold a doctorate in education, and she puts that knowledge to good use here by not sugarcoating a disease that robs people of their personalities. An excellent, commonsense guide to a heartbreaking disease. Ruth’s advice to caregivers to assess their situations practically, like a general or a CEO, rather than letting their emotions take over. Perhaps because she is an 84-year-old Holocaust survivor who lost her entire family, Dr. An estimated 15 million Americans take care of nearly
More than 15 million Americans are responsible for the care of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, a situation that can quickly lead to feeling overwhelmed while trying to balance between the full-time needs of a dependent adult and the caregiver's own physical and mental health. The tactics and resources presented in this book build confidence in the caregiver and provide health-guided advice on how to avoid burnout, seek support from family and friends, resolve family disputes, maintain a loving relationship with a spouse or parent with Alzheimer's, manage behavior, and make the home a safe environment. Dr. Keeping the best interests of everyone involved in mind, the guide also details how to coordinate effectively with doctors, facilities, and other care providers.. Ruth, a trusted name in relationship therapy, presents effective coping strategi