ALZHEIMER'S EARLY STAGES
255 Pages
Daniel Kuhn, MSW
Hunter House, Second Edition, 2003 

The author presents information on this disease with an emphasis on the early stages. He believes that becoming familiar with the initial stages will help to prevent or minimize crises later in the progression of the disease. Five million Americans have Alzheimer's, and this number is expected to triple by 2050!

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify risk factors, treatment options, drug approvals, and federal services available through Medicare
• Explain the medical aspects of the disease
• Explain why the caregiver needs to remain healthy and positive when caring for someone with Alzheimer's

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THE EMOTIONAL SURVIVOR GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS
Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D
The Guilford Press, 2006
261 Pages

While this book is directed at caregiving for aging parents, the advice is applicable to virtually all caregiving. The book is organized around the story of a caregiving family and its cancer-ridden matriarch.


Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Define Commitments One Can Live With
• Identify Sources of Emotional Support and Hands-On-Help
• Discuss the Challenge of the Hope for Recovery and the Acceptance of Reality. 

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MOM'S OK - SHE JUST FORGETS
The Amzheimer's Journey from Denial to Acceptance
By Evelyn McLay and Ellen P. Young
Prometheus Books, 2007
182 Pages

This book is about all who suffer from Alzheimer's Disease and their caregivers, especially family members. Emphasis is given to the importance of the caregivers taking care of themselves. Most of the difficult decisions families must make are discussed.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the Role of Denial in Dealing with Alzheimer's Disease
• Define Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
• Explain the Importance of having the Caregivers Also Care for Themselves

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PLANNING FOR UNCERTAINTY
Living Wills and Other Advance Directives
by David John Doukas, M.D. , and William Reichel, M.D.
Johns Hopkins University Press, 2nd Edition, 2007.
124 Pages

People of all ages need to document and communicate clear decisions about the final details of their lives -- when they are healthy. This book will help individuals provide this information to caregivers and family members. A question-and-answer format helps to guide one through this process.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to explain:

• Advance Directives
• The Healthcare Decision-Making Process
• The Patient Self-Determination Act