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1	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. 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 $9.79! new only from $9.79! \| SVS
2	Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease more books like this by Joanne Koenig Coste 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 $3.09! new only from $8.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Share the Care: How to Organize a Group to Care for Someone Who is Seriously Ill more books like this by Cappy Capossela, Sheila Warnock, Sukie Miller (Foreword by) Drawing on the authors' personal experience in forming a caregiving network, this is a step-by-step guide to the group approach--how to meet the people who care, organize the first group meeting, utilize all the hidden skills in one group, and more. Offers valuable guidelines, compassionate suggestions, and a workbook that offers support to help ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.87! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Caregiving as Your Parents Age more books like this by Dr. Linda Rhodes Millions of people are taking on a new role in the care of their aging parents-whether it be physical, mental, or financial. Here's the book with the expert advice on: - Understanding aging: physical changes, mental health issues and diseases, emotional problems - Health: managing the world of geriatrics, drugs, becoming a patient advocate, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
5	Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide more books like this by Hugh Delehanty, Elinor Ginzler, Mary Pipher (Foreword by) Filled with inspiring stories from real people and packed with creative ideas, this thought-provoking book shows readers how to transform caregiving into an act of spiritual growth and personal discovery. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents: How to Help, How to Survive more books like this by Claire Berman For individuals who are involved in caring for aging parents, and for those who see caretaking in their future, this helpful, compassionate guide centers on the emotional stresses and needs of caregivers, while addressing all the practical issues they are likely to confront. From her own experience and that of dozens of other caring adult ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Caring for Patients from Different Cultures more books like this by Geri-Ann Galanti What happens when a Cherokee patient summons a medicine man to the hospital, or when an Anglo nurse refuses to take orders from a Japanese doctor? Why do Asian patients rarely ask for pain medication, while Mediterranean patients seem to seek relief for even the slightest discomfort?If the goal of the American medical system is to provide optimal ... see all copies from $12.49! new only from $19.35! \| SVS
8	And Thou Shalt Honor: The Caregiver's Companion more books like this by Beth Witrogen McLeod (Editor), Rosalynn Carter (Foreword by) With quizzes, checklists, and action plans, this essential resource--a companion to the popular PBS documentary--provides a wealth of information, advice, and resources to address the critical caregiving issues that currently affect more than 54 million American families. 35 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.64! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Fearless Caregiver: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One and Still Have a Life of Your Own more books like this by Gary E Barg (Editor) America's healthcare system throws many of the vital decisions costs and burdens back on the family. This book clearly defines a family member's vital role in developing a loved one's care plan. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.61! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	When Life Becomes Precious: The Essential Guide for Patients, Loved Ones, and Friends of Those Facing Serious Illnesses more books like this by Elise NeeDell Babcock Elise NeeDell Babcock puts her 23 years of experience as a cancer counselor into an immensely useful guide for helping someone living with cancer. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.92! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Measure of the Heart: A Father's Alzheimer's, a Daughter's Return more books like this by Mary Ellen Geist, Oliver Sacks (Foreword by) Through her own story and through interviews with doctors and other women who've followed the "Daughter Track"--leaving a job to care for an aging parent--Geist offers emotional insight into one of the most difficult situations a son or daughter may face during his or her life. see all copies from $10.00! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
12 view cover	Creating Moments of Joy for the Person with Alzheimer's or Dementia more books like this by Jolene Brackey 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 $17.88! new only from $17.88! \| SVS
13 view cover	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 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 $3.00! new only from $5.17! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	An Uncertain Inheritance: Writers on Caring for Family more books like this by Nell Casey In this eloquent collection of essays--from the editor of the national bestseller "Unholy Ghost: Writers on Depression"--contributors reveal their experiences in caring for family through illness and death Today, thirty million people look after frail family members in their own homes. This number will increase drastically over the next decade- ... see all copies from $3.45! new only from $3.66! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide and Sourcebook more books like this by Howard Gruetzner, M.Ed. 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 $2.45! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Designated Daughter: The Bonus Years with Mom more books like this by D G Fulford, Phyllis Greene Moving, insightful, and above all, honest, "Designated Daughter" speaks to the joys and privileges of bringing generations together toward the end of life. With incredible sensitivity and humor, Fulford recounts her own uplifting story of how she became her mother's closest companion. see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Helping Grieving People - When Tears Are Not Enough: A Handbook for Care Providers more books like this by J Sheppard Jeffreys Helping Grieving People is a training manual for care providers who will provide support and counseling to those grieving death, illness, and other losses. The author addresses grief as it affects a variety of relationships and discusses different intervention and support strategies, always cognizant of individual and cultural differences in the ... see all copies from $32.00! new only from $34.12! \| SVS
18 view cover	To Love What Is: A Marriage Transformed more books like this by Alix Kates Shulman In this elegant memoir, Shulman describes the ongoing anxieties and risks--and surprising rewards--she experiences as she reorganizes her world and her priorities to care for her brain-injured husband. see all copies from $9.88! new only from $12.68! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	*No Small Miracles: Heartwarming, Humorous Hopefilled Stories from a Pediatric Chaplain more books like this by Norris Burkes For those who have ever wondered whether faith makes a difference in the worst times, whether God is real, or how humor can find its way even into life's battlefields, this inspirational book from a pediatric chaplain will reveal the answers. (Motivation) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00!** \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss, and Renewal more books like this by Beth Witrogen McLeod Helping your family and loved ones when they need you most "Caregiving has a big heart-on a much-needed topic. A rare book of spiritual and practical wisdom."-Sue Benderauthor of Plain and Simple and Everyday Sacred "A poignant, wise, and in-the-trenches view of caregiving that is both practical and spiritual, especially of value to midlife ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Helper's Journey: Working with People Facing Grief, Loss, and Life-Threatening Illness more books like this by Dale G Larson Written for both professional and volunteer caregivers, this unique manual provides exercises, activities, and specific strategies for more successful caregiving, increased personal growth, and effective stress management. The author explores the theory and practice of helping. He includes numerous case examples and verbatim disclosures of fellow ... see all copies from $3.36! new only from $25.17! \| signed copies
22 view cover	Grief, Dying, and Death: Clinical Interventions for Caregivers more books like this by Therese A Rando In this comprehensive manual, the author provides both the theoretical background and the practical treatment interventions necessary for working with those who are bereaved or dying. Important topics such as anticipatory grief, postdeath mourning, and the stress of grief are described in detail. Grief reactions, both normal and abnormal, as well ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.50!
23 view cover	Textbook of Palliative Nursing more books like this by Betty R Ferrell (Editor), Nessa Coyle (Editor) Originally published in 2001, the "Textbook of Palliative Nursing" has become the standard text for the field of hospice and palliative care nursing. In this new edition, the authors and editors have updated each chapter to ensure that the content is evidence-based and current references are included. They also have retained the important focus on ... see all copies from $42.55! new only from $97.50! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long Term Care Planning more books like this by Marilee Driscoll, Kimberly Lankford (Foreword by) -- The basic motivators will drive people to want to learn more about this topic -- fear, money, and insecurity. -- Consumers fear losing their life savings to LTC costs. Yet, they hesitate to buy insurance with an annual premium of $1,800 without knowing what it covers. -- In October of 2002 (one month after this book's release), the federal ... see all copies from $2.88! new only from $7.90! \| signed copies
25 view cover	Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide for Families and Caregivers more books like this by Lenore Powell, Ed.D. (Editor), Katie Courtice A compassionate and comprehensive guide for the families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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