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1	Still Alice more books like this by Lisa Genova add to wishlist "Still Alice" is a compelling debut novel about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease, written by a first-time author who holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience. Reminiscent of "A Beautiful Mind" and "Ordinary People," this work packs an emotional punch. see all copies from $6.75! new only from $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Choke more books like this by Chuck Palahniuk add to wishlist Victor works as a guide at a colonial village, where he must stay in 18th-century costume. He moonlights as a con artist. His mother is in a nursing home, and in his spare time Victor visits her and listens to her stories about the good old days when she and his father--whom Victor never knew--were in and out of jail. Then she begins to imply that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.88! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life more books like this by Ms. Nancy L Mace, M.A., Dr. Peter V Rabins, M.D., M.P.H. add to wishlist This best-selling book is the "bible" for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease, offering comfort and support to millions worldwide. In addition to the practical and compassionate guidance that have made "The 36-Hour Day" invaluable to caregivers, the fourth edition includes new information on medical research and the delivery of care. ... see all copies from $6.89! new only from $9.45! \| SVS
4	Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease more books like this by Joanne Koenig Coste add to wishlist Revolutionizing the way people perceive and live with Alzheimer's, this book offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers. Coste describes her personal struggle to care for her stricken husband and their family. see all copies from $4.30! new only from $7.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life more books like this by Ms. Nancy L Mace, M.A., Dr. Peter V Rabins, M.D., M.P.H. add to wishlist When someone in your family suffers from Alzheimer's disease or other related memory loss diseases, both you and your loved one face immense challenges. For over 20 years this book has been the trusted bible for families affected by dementia disorders. This authoritative guie provides all the practical and specific advice you need to make care ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us about Leading Longer, Healthier and More Meaningful Lives more books like this by David Snowdon, Ph.D. add to wishlist Dr. Snowdon's research on Alzheimer's brings to light not only advancements in the prevention of this disease, but also some of the inspiring stories of his subjects--the 678 Catholic Sisters he studied over a ten year period. His work is as much about the philosophy of aging as it is about the process. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.10! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription: The Science-Proven Plan to Start at Any Age more books like this by Vincent Fortanasce add to wishlist From a world-renowned neurologist: the first book to feature a scientifically substantiated program for the only treatment for Alzheimeras: prevention. Alzheimeras is pandemic among older adults worldwide, and as baby boomers age it promises to be the Great American Epidemic of the twenty-first century. Unlike other books in the category, which ... see all copies from $3.90! new only from $9.41! \| SVS
8	Rainbows End more books like this by Vernor Vinge add to wishlist San Diego, California, 2025. Robert Gu is a recovering Alzheimer's patient. The world that he remembers was much as we know it today. Now, as he regains his faculties through a cure developed during the years of his near-fatal decline, he discovers that the world has changed and so has his place in it. He was a world-renowned poet. Now he is ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $4.61! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Promise Not to Tell more books like this by Jennifer McMahon add to wishlist Forty-one-year-old school nurse Kate Cypher has returned home to rural Vermont to care for her mother who's afflicted with Alzheimer's. On the night she arrives, a young girl is murdered--a horrific crime that eerily mirrors another from Kate's childhood. Three decades earlier, her dirt-poor friend Del--shunned and derided by classmates as "Potato ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	A Dignified Life: The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care, a Guide for Family Caregivers more books like this by Virginia Bell, David Troxel add to wishlist Four million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer's disease and experts estimate that 22 million people around the world will be so afflicted by 2025. Far too many families are struggling with the emotionally and physically draining responsibility of redefining their relationship with, and caring for, someone who not long ago was a vibrant ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.29! \| signed copies \| SVS
11 view cover	The 36-Hour Day more books like this by Ms. Nancy L Mace, M.A., Dr. Peter V Rabins, M.D., M.P.H. add to wishlist Gives practical advice on caring for family members who, can no longer care for themselves. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	I'm Still Here: A Breakthrough Approach to Understanding Someone Living with Alzheimer's more books like this by John Zeisel add to wishlist In this breakthrough approach to understanding Alzheimer's, "I'm Still Here" focuses on connecting with the person through his or her abilities that don't diminish with time, such as understanding music, art, facial expressions, and touch. see all copies from $4.30! new only from $5.10! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Long Goodbye more books like this by Patti Davis add to wishlist Ronald Reagan's daughter writes with a moving openness about losing her father to Alzheimer's disease. Moving and honest, this is an illuminating portrait of grief, of a man, a disease, and a woman and her father. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life more books like this by Ms. Nancy L Mace, M.A., Dr. Peter V Rabins, M.D., M.P.H. (Photographer) add to wishlist A family guide to caring for persons with Alzheimer's Disease, related dementing illness and memory loss in later life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.97! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Dancing with Rose: Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer's more books like this by Lauren Kessler add to wishlist One journalists riveting--and surprisingly hopeful--in-the-trenches look at Alzheimers, the disease that claimed her mothers life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide and Sourcebook more books like this by Howard Gruetzner, M.Ed. add to wishlist A warm, thoughtful guide updated with the latest breakthroughs and treatments This essential sourcebook provides caregivers with a better understanding of the physical effects and behavioral problems associated with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's addresses the concerns of families, friends, and health care professionals about what to expect at ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Delusions of Grandma more books like this by Carrie Fisher add to wishlist Having conquered rehab and romance, bestselling novelist Carrie Fisher has launched an expedition into the wilds of modern maternity, capturing its absurdity and ambivalence with singular deftness. Pregnant screenwriter Cora has taken to writing lengthy letters to her unborn child, and it's small wonder why. For that age-old script 'family values' ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.84! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Letters for Emily more books like this by Camron Wright (Read by) add to wishlist After his death, a famously cranky old coot is revealed to be a better person than anyone had thought when his secret letters to a beloved grandchild are found. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Creating Moments of Joy for the Person with Alzheimer's or Dementia more books like this by Jolene Brackey add to wishlist Jolene Brackey has a vision. A vision that will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and focus more of our energy on creating moments of joy. When a person has short-term memory loss, his life is made up of moments. But if you think about it, our memory is made up of moments, too. We are not able to create a perfectly wonderful ... see all copies from $16.04! new only from $16.04! \| SVS
20 view cover	Coping with Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Emotional Survival Guide more books like this by Rose Oliver, Frances Bock add to wishlist Through a series of vignettes common in the experiences of caregivers, Coping with Alzheimer's will show readers how to minimize anger, anxiety, guilt and depression. Readers will also learn to maximize the quality of care for their loved ones and live with the reality of Alzheimer's. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.85! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems more books like this by P Murali Doraiswamy, Lisa Gwyther, Tina Adler add to wishlist Leading experts from Duke University provide the cutting-edge information that every family affected by Alzheimer's needs--from the benefits of early detection to prolonging quality of life. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $3.00! \| SVS
22 view cover	The Story of Forgetting more books like this by Stefan Merrill Block add to wishlist Three narratives intertwine to create a story that is by turns funny, smart, introspective, and revelatory. Through the fusion of myth, science, and storytelling, this novel offers the hard-learned truth that only through loss can one understand the value of what remains. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Shades of Grace more books like this by Barbara Delinsky add to wishlist Grace Dorian, suffering from the early stages of Alzheimer's clings to the secret of her daughter Francine's paternity while Francine takes over writing Grace's newspaper advice column and enters a new romantic relationship. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	There's Still a Person in There: The Complete Guide to Treating and Coping with Alzheimer's more books like this by Michael Castleman, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, Matthew Naythons add to wishlist Intended for the concerned relatives of those afflicted with Alzheimer's, this book introduces a humanistic approach to understanding all aspects of the disease. The authors discuss medical advances and alternative therapies for Alzheimer's patients, and provide coping strategies for emotionally involved caregivers. Additionally, profiles of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Alzheimer's Project: Momentum in Science more books like this by John Hoffman, Susan Froemke, Susan K Golant add to wishlist Leading scientists explain their cutting edge research on Alzheimer's Disease and its significance for both prevention and treatment in a companion book to a major HBO series on Alzheimer's. This spring, a series of documentary specials produced by HBO, the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association will bring new understanding ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS

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