A good mind knows the right answers...but a great mind knows the right questions. And never are the 10 Best Questions(tm) more important than after the life-altering diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Drawing on cutting-edge research and advice given by experts from the Alzheimer's Association, Mayo Clinic, and UCLA's Memory Clinic and Center for Aging -- as well as personal stories from caretakers, including television star and activist Linda Dano and nationally syndicated columnist Harriet Cole -- The 10 Best Questions(tm) for Living with Alzheimer's is a guide you'll take with you to your doctor's office and keep close at hand as your loved one progresses from the initial diagnosis through all the stages of the disease. In addition to the medical questions, you'll also learn what you need to ask your spouse or parent; questions to assess home safety issues, driving skills, and home care; and how to care for your own emotional, legal, and financial health. With a wealth of resources and up-to-the-minute information, The 10 Best Questions(tm) for Living with Alzheimer's shows you and your family how to move past a scary diagnosis and use the power of questions to become your own best health advocate -- for yourself and for your loved one.
As a registered nurse, I found Dede Bonner's book "The Ten Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer's" to be both medically correct and socially comprehensive. The ramifications for the caregiver were thoroughly explored, and the social context is clearly laid out. I gave this book to my best friend to read when I found out she had a parent with Alzheimer's. I recommend this book without reservation for anyone in this situation. C Bowman-Jahn, RN
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