Saturday, January 17, 2009

Alzheimers A to Z or The Breast Cancer Book

Alzheimer's A to Z

Author: Jytte Lokvig

There are plenty of books about Alzheimer's disease-good books that can tell you what it is, what might cause it, and how it's treated. But few of them go on to tell you how to be the best caregiver you can be for a loved one with Alzheimer's. This book, written by an experienced caregiver and a physician specializing in Alzheimer's treatment, does both. Each section of this easy-to-read, alphabetically organized guide shares a wealth of practical knowledge and friendly, compassionate advice. The conversational articles will help you creatively solve everyday problems while still validating your loved one and providing them with rewarding day-to-day experiences. Browse the topics that interest you most or read the book straight through; as you care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, you'll find this book to be a constant and dependable source of encouragement and support.



Table of Contents:
Forewordix
Prefacexi
Acknowledgmentsxiii
Introduction1
A3
Acceptance3
Activities4
Affection6
Age6
Aggression7
Agitation9
Alternative Remedies10
Alzheimer's Disease13
Alzheimer's Medications17
Appetite19
Attitude20
B22
Baby Talk22
Bathroom23
Bath Time24
Birthdays26
Body Language27
C29
Care Facilities29
Celebrations33
Children34
Choices35
Coaching35
Communication38
Compliments39
Comprehension40
Confusion41
Conversations41
Counseling44
Crowds45
Cursing46
D48
Day Care48
Death and Dying49
Dementia52
Dental Health54
Depression55
Diet and Nutrition56
Dignity58
Discussions59
Diversions60
Dressing62
Driving64
E66
Eating66
Emergency Pack68
Empathy68
Environment70
Exercise71
Eye and Sight Health75
F77
Family77
Fixations78
Foot Care79
Forgetfulness80
Forgiveness80
Friends82
Future83
G85
Games85
Gardening86
Going Home87
Guilt89
H91
Hallucinations91
Health91
Hearing Health96
Hoarding96
Home Help97
Home Safety99
Honesty101
Hospital103
Humor106
I108
Identification108
Incontinence108
Independence112
J113
Journals113
K114
Kitchen114
L117
Laughter117
Listening118
Love119
Loving Lies119
M122
Massage122
Medication123
Memories124
Money126
Movies127
Music128
N131
Neighborhood Flyer131
Normal133
O135
Obsessive Behavior135
Outings136
P141
Pacing141
Pain142
Paperwork143
Personal Space144
Pets147
Pills148
Privacy149
Projects150
Q156
Questions156
R158
Reactions158
Reading160
Reality161
Recording Memories163
Repetitions163
Respite164
Restaurants166
Routines167
S169
Safe Return169
Sexuality169
Share Care172
Signs173
Singing175
Stress175
Sundowning176
Support Groups177
T179
Telephone179
Television181
Transitions181
U184
Undressing184
V186
Validation186
Videos187
Visitors189
Vitamins190
W192
Walking192
Wandering193
Word Games195
Word Substitutions197
X199
X-Ray199
Y200
Z201
Zany201
Zippers202
Zoos202
Yeast Infections200
Resources205
References211

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The Breast Cancer Book: What You Need to Know to Make Informed Decisions (Yale University Press Health and Wellnes Series)

Author: Ruth H Grobstein

A diagnosis of breast cancer is among the most frightening moments in a person’s life—so frightening that even to formulate questions for the doctor may seem impossible. This helpful book is written as a guide for women and men facing breast cancer and for their caring families and friends. It is also written for women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer but are concerned that they may be.
Drawing on her many years of experience with breast cancer patients, Dr. Ruth H. Grobstein provides exactly the information they want and need in order to make the best health decisions. Her jargon-free book deals with general issues of interest to all women—mammography, hormone replacement therapy, risk factors for breast cancer, and more—as well as the numerous issues that patients diagnosed with breast cancer confront. Her book will be an indispensable companion, providing reliable information for patients on the journey through a sometimes confusing and impersonal medical system.

Library Journal

Breast cancer remains a hot topic, with computer-aided screening and aromatase inhibitors making news. Yet women face the same challenges when confronted with a positive diagnosis: what do they need to know, and what decisions do they need to make? Grobstein (founding director, Ida M. and Cecil H. Green Cancer Ctr., CA) tries to make those choices less daunting by providing a detailed approach to treatment options, with sidebars and lists of things to "Remember." Recent books have taken patients through the process and beyond (e.g., Carolyn M. Kaelin's Living Through Breast Cancer), but Grobstein's work, part of Yale's prestigious "Health & Wellness" series, limits itself to immediate treatment and a brief transition period. The highlight, which will distinguish the book from its peers, is Grobstein's "Decision Trees": similar to genealogy charts, these illustrations depict the various processes of the breast cancer experience, breaking them down to their component parts. Most women will find them exceedingly valuable in figuring out their next move. Featured throughout, these trees are also reproduced on perforated pages at the end of the text for personal use. Librarians, take heed. This reasonably priced, informative text is highly recommended for patient health collections. (Index not seen.)-Bette-Lee Fox, Library Journal Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.



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