Alzheimer's

This book is an essential resource for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. It helps family members and carers face the problems that arise with the illness, deal with them, and at the same time cope with their own emotions and needs.

Besides presenting a range of practical care instructions and acquainting the reader with the results of the latest research into the causes of the disease, prevention options and supportive treatment, the book also contains new information on:

• aids that simplify life for people with dementia and make it safer,

• strategies to delay behavioural and neuropsychiatric symptoms,

• palliative care, hospice care, lasting power of attorney and guardianship,

• dementia as a result of traumatic brain injury,

• choosing a residential care facility,

• support groups for carers, friends and family members.