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Those books and booklets that you cannot do without! There are many more out there - the Alzheimer’s Society provides a list of other publications that may help, as well as producing a sizeable selection of their own leaflets (which can be downloaded from their web site). The ones listed below have come highly recommended by carers who have come into contact with the department and represent the essential reads. (If
you use the links below when you order your books, the Kingshill Research
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Alzheimer's At Your Fingertips - The Comprehensive Dementia Reference Book for the Year 2000 Harry Cayton, Dr Nori Graham, Dr James Warner Class Publishing, 1997, 1999 This is a practical guide that offers clear, helpful answers to your questions about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. It deals with every aspect of the condition, from symptoms to its effects on every day life. (A newer version of this book
was published in April 2002. It is entitled simply 'Dementia', ISBN 1859590756
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Alzheimer's - A Practical Guide for Carers to Help You Through the Day Frena Gray-Davidson Piatkus Books, 1999 The author draws on her own experience and that of many other carers to offer practical advice ranging from how to deal with difficult behaviour to the resources and support groups that are available. |
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Its me Grandma! It’s me! Eileen Evans Alzheimer’s Disease
Society, 1992 For children. A short story
about Vicky and the changing relationship she has with her grandmother,
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The 36 Hour Day Nancy Mace and Peter Rabins The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999 A comprehensive book combining
practical advice with specific examples. It covers all of the medical,
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What You Need to Know About Alzheimer's John Medina, Ph.D. CME, Inc. and New Harbinger Publications A clear, comprehensive and
compassionate view of Alzheimer's. This book uses an imaginative, visual
format, with lots of graphics. Although written by a research molecular
biologist, it is not aimed at a medical audience and is focused on the
human story through a fictionalised diary of a daughter whose father has
Alzheimer's. UK Readers need to be aware
that the information on 'Where to Turn For Help' contained in the book
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Which Benefit? A Guide to Social Security and NHS Benefits A free booklet
published by the benefits agency. It is a useful general introduction
to benefits and how to claim them. Available from benefits agency offices
and freelines, some post offices and Citizens Advice Bureaux. |
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Who Cares? Health Education Authority ISBN 0752104497 In six main sections, this
useful practical booklet deals with: what dementia is, the emotions of
the carer; dealing with common problems such as dressing, washing, driving,
legal matters. |
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