What If It's Not Alzheimer's?: A Caregiver's Guide To Dementia (3rd Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 161614968X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 444 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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In 1998, they established the Neil L. Radin Caregivers Relief Foundation. Gary Radin (Mullica Hill, NJ) and his mother, Lisa Radin (Las Vegas, NV),provided complete in-home care for father and husband Neil Radin over a four-year period. They are both support-group facilitators and have been involved in planning and coordinating FTD caregiver conferences
Beginning with a focus on the medical facts, the first part defines and explores FTD as an illness distinct from Alzheimer’s disease. Although the public most often associates dementia with Alzheimer’s disease, the medical profession now distinguishes various types of “other” dementias. Also considered are clinical and medical care issues and practices, as well as such topics as finding a medical team and rehabilitation interventions. The wealth of information offered in these pages will help both healthcare professionals and caregivers of someone suffering from frontotemporal degeneration.. In the following section on caregiver resources, the contributors identify professional and gover
The practical information, the resources, and the depth of understanding reflected in this book provide a comprehensive reference to guide and accompany a person throughout the journey.” —Susan L.-J. Dickinson, MS, CGC, executive director of the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration “I am certain that no other lay writers have been more dedicated to updating the vital information to help caregivers navigate the emotionally trying, ever-evolving landscape of early-onset, non-Alzheimer's d
Kasey Coff said Excellent total reference book. FTD - fronto-temporal dementia - is the second-most common dementia after Alzheimer's disease, yet few seem to realize not all dementias are the same. An exceedingly tough subject to write about - Radin is informative, candid, and clear. He makes good use of research, statistics, case studies, and includes experiences from people in the field, both professional and non-professional. Most of all, his tone is never condescending: there is an underlying warmth but an overall practicality that is perhaps more useful than anything else to the FTD caregiver. Ther. DMillikan said At last: someone who gets it!. An excellent "up close and personal" look at FTD (fronto-temporal-temporal dementia), a form of dementia too few members of the public, caregivers, and medical professionals recognize or understand in its subtleties. It should be required reading. Written in a no-nonsense but compassionate tone by a woman whose brilliant husband slowly disappeared before her eyes. So many helpful suggestions from a wise author who obviously wants to help lessen the suffering of others who are grappling with this cruel disease.. A great resource S. Nelson I really liked how this book is a great resource book including an index to go back and refer to as different symptoms arise. Along with that being said it also goes into the emotional changes and physical changes of the patient and the caregiver. It also has countless ideas for each situation you might be facing. Although easier to read on kindle I am considering getting a paper copy just for reference.