Untangling Dementia: A Guide to Understanding Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (620 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0985445009 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 142 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Tam Cummings earned a master’s of science degree in gerontology from Baylor University and completed additional postgraduate work in education psychology and aging at Baylor and in rural public health at Texas A&M University. . Learn more about Tam at tamcummings. During a career that spans almost 20 years, she has worked with thousands of families, social workers and professional caregivers to improve their understanding and skills as they look to provide the best possible care to those who are living with the disease
The result is that families and caregivers walk away with the information they need to better care for their loved ones every day. Through the use of real-life examples, practical tips and explanations that make sense, Tam Cummings walks the reader through dementia – from diagnosis to death – in a caring and loving way. Readers will: — Discover what a dementia diagnosis means for a family — Learn about the seven stages of dementia and how to track the disease’s progression — Understand how damage in the brain causes behavior changes — Improve their ability to communicate with and care for loved ones — Recognize signs associated with the Four A’s of dementia — Know what to expect when death from dementia is imminent. Untangling Dementia takes the mystery and fear out of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by making a complex, often-overwhelming dise
Learn more about Tam at tamcummings. . During a career that spans almost 20 years, she has worked with thousands of families, social workers and professional caregivers to improve their understanding and skills as they look to provide the best possible care to those who are living with the disease. Tam Cummings earned a master’s of science degree in gerontology from Baylor University and compl
""Compassionate Directness"" according to Dr. M.S. Madlem. This book presents the reader with a very honest and candid look at Alzheimer's Disease and its progression. Ms. Cummings' experience has obviously allowed her to develop a "compassionate directness" that is hard to come by. While one must understand what to expect in a loved one as he or she progresses through the stages of the disease process, Ms. Cumm. "Great resource for family members" according to Rick Mayo. I have been dealing with my mother's rapidly advancing dementia for a couple of years and was given this book by the memory care facility where she now lives. I wish I had this book a couple of years ago. It provides a VERY helpful road map for the different stages of dementia. I was going along fairly blindly from one stage to the next, wondering what w. Alzheimer's - A Necessary Read Ann My husband suffers from Alzheimer's. I have purchased this book for our children, grandchildren, and caregivers. It is an essential read if you are dealing with this cruel disease. It is easy to read and the Points to Remember at the close of each chapter really help. The book includes information about other forms of dementia too. You may think you unde