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Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease: A Christian Perspective
Contributor(s): Hall, Elizabeth T. (Author), Koenig, Harold G. (Author)

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ISBN: 0789008734     ISBN-13: 9780789008732
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE: $35.10  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2000
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Annotation: Here is a woman's touching story about her daily struggles as a caregiver to her mother who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and how God's presence in her life has helped lessen her burden. The author draws from her own personal experiences to provide readers with tips and suggestions on how to make homes safe for Alzheimer's patients, how to recognize warning signs of the disease, and how to avoid emotional drain and strain. This journal-like account courageously reveals the heartbreaking realities of having a mother who does not recognize her own daughter and the challenges associated with caring for her at home.

Reminding its audience to be angry at the disease, not the loved one, this insightful book will help improve the lives of caregivers and loved ones with Alzheimer's and offers solace amidst the turbulence of caring for someone stricken with this serious condition.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living - General
- Health & Fitness | Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain)
Dewey: 259.419
LCCN: 99037685
Series: Haworth Pastoral Press Religion and Mental Health
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.02" W x 8.39" L (0.60 lbs) 170 pages
Themes:
- Theometrics - Academic
- Theometrics - Mainline
- Theometrics - Evangelical
- Religious Orientation - Christian
Features: Index, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
Clarify your thinking on an issue that can tear families apart

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease: A Christian Perspective is the touching story of a woman's daily struggles as a caregiver to her mother who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. You'll learn how God's presence in her life has helped her. You will also find practical day-to-day tips for living with a loved one suffering from senile dementia and how your spirituality can make the journey easier for both of you. This important guide provides an honest description of the emotions you may be forced to come to terms with while dealing with a loved one or parishioner with Alzheimer's disease and how God's presence in your life can help lift that burden.

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease gives you firsthand accounts of the stages of pain, despair, acceptance, and victory that you may experience while caring for someone with Alzheimer's to let you know that what you are feeling is normal and that God will help you overcome these challenges. Alzheimer's disease often goes undetected until its later stages. This informative book renders a clear description of the disease, alerting you to the known warning signs of dementia, and preparing you for the possibility of such a diagnosis.

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease is filled with tips and suggestions to make caring for your loved one easier for both of you, such as:
  • learning to separate the person from the disease
  • researching the disease and keeping informed about every aspect of this progressive and irreversible neurological disorder
  • realizing that you need emotional support and should seek help from your pastor, church care group, or best friend
  • discovering how having power of attorney and creating a living will can prevent many problems in the future
  • understanding that to care for your loved one at home is challenging and that taking simple steps, such as "baby-proofing" your house, will prevent traumatic disasters
  • turning your anger and guilt to positive energy and avoiding emotional drain and strain

    This unique book offers you solace amidst the turbulence of caring for someone stricken with this difficult condition. Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease provides an open and honest description of how faith can comfort and support you and your family while you care for someone with dementia.
 
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