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The Alzheimer Mystery
Supportive care, the path of affection and compassion
Original Title
Le mystère Alzheimer - Nouvelle édition L'accompagnement, une voie de tendresse et de compassion
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Changing our view of Alzheimer's disease and the people living with it.
Whether by chance in our daily lives or following the shock of a diagnosis, Alzheimer's disease raises a multitude of questions for people trying to support those afflicted. With humanity, clarity and precision, Marie Gendron offers responses to all of these questions. She makes valuable suggestions with the dignity of the person in mind, and provides ample evidence attesting that patients have not forgotten the language of the heart, nor lost their sense of humour...
In addition to the latest medical breakthroughs in the study of this disease, the book contains many new per- sonal stories.
Table of contents
Part one: Alzheimer in context: reflexions
The mysterious nature of the disease
Impact of the disease: a crack in the relationship, an
accumulation of mournings
Asking for help: a difficult, yet essential step
Part Two: Alzheimer's FAQ
1. The Disease
Normal aging vs. abnormal aging
The brain
The right words
Alzheimer's disease and related ailments
Similar diseases
Alzheimer's disease
Causes
Risk factors
Warning signs
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Research
2. The Person
Confidences
Understanding and being understood
The language of behaviours
Direction and security
Everyday life
About nursing homes
Part Three: My itinerary... from one person to the other
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- Price :
- 22.00 $ CAD
- ISBN :
- 9782761941440
- Publication date :
- September 2015
- Category :
- Health
- Pages :
- 344 pages
Author
Marie Gendron
Gerontologist Marie Gendron has spent more than twenty-five years doing research, developing expertise and actively working with people suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
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