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An indispensable resource offering encouragement and instruction to those affected by Alzheimers Disease. For many families, Alzheimers means a gradually diminishing quality of life both for the sufferer and caregivers. All too often, the disease has led to isolationand even a certain social stigma. It can impose psychological and emotional burdens just as heavy as the physical one. The Family Guide to Alzheimers Disease was created to help families understand what to expect deal effectively with the challenge of this disease help their loved ones meet each day more successfully and enhance the quality of life for all involved. Understanding Alzheimer's, Volume 1, 62 minutes In this volume youll learn about the nature of Alzheimers, its causes and the stages of the disease. Youll also learn some of the typical symptoms, how to obtain a diagnosis and the current treatments. Finally, youll learn how the disease affects our loved ones and alters the reality in which they live. Volume one covers Overview of DementiaAlzheimers Disease Symptoms Diagnosis Stages of Alzheimer's Treatment Telling Others Patient perspective Behavior Issues, Volume 2, 67 minutes Alzheimers changes almost everything about the way our loved ones perceive the worldand how they respond to it. One of the keys to helping our loved ones continue to live as successfully as possible is to understand this changed, strange world. In this volume youll learn more about how Alzheimers affects our loved onesand how those effects typically change the persons behavior. Youll also learn successful strategies for redirecting that behavior in ways that help your loved one and your family enjoy a better quality of life. Volume two covers Overview Agitation Hallucinations Wandering SleeplessnessSundowning Incontinence Inappropriate Actions Redirection Fiblets Daily Life, Volume 3, 42 minutes As you come to understand more about the altered world of an Alzheimers sufferer, youll learn effective strategies for making your home environment a safe place where your loved one can live successfully. Youll also learn key skills for communicating with persons suffering from Alzheimers and how to create a daily routine that is nurturing for your loved one and manageable for you. Volume three covers Home Environment Driving Adult Emotions Communication Daily Routine Family Caregiving, Volume 4, 62 minutes In this volume, youll learn how to handle the daily responsibilities of caring for a loved one, such as eating, dressing, grooming and bathing. Just as important, youll learn how to get the outside help from family, friends and other resources that can be critical for safeguarding your own health. Volume four covers Role of the Caregiver Taking Care of Yourself Accepting Support Respite Sexual Relationships Family Relationships Activities of Daily Living ADLs Eating Bathing Dressing Transitions, Volume 5, 44 minutes In this final volume, youll learn how to make some difficult transitions. Youll learn how to adapt social activities to accommodate your loved ones increasing disability and isolation. Youll also learn how to recognize when the time has come to consider moving your loved one to a care facility and how to evaluate these facilities. Youll learn how the disease affects a persons spirituality, and youll gain insights from others who have gone through the process of grieving the loss of a loved one for whom they have provided years of care. Volume five covers Social Activities Spiritual Issues Care Facilities Grief Available in DVD only.
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