The 36-Hour Day

"An excellent guide with general information for family caregivers of persons with dementia...The text is person focused and describes the complexity and depth of the care required not only for persons with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia but also for caregivers." -- M. Jean Keller, EdD, Activities, Adaptation and Aging 

What if its not Alzheimer's?

"After a long struggle to find information on frontotemporal dementia-FTD and Pick's disease, I can finally get answers to my questions and the specific information we have always needed. It takes so much time to care for someone, never mind taking time to search for helpful facts. Its appears that this book has covered it all… " - Reader Review

Dementia: A Clinical Approach

"Univ. of California, Los Angeles. Presents the latest scientific and clinical information on every type of dementing disease. Discusses the neurogenetics of dementia, frontotemporal dementia, prior diseases, the latest diagnostic tests, and pharmacologic management options." - Product Description

Coping with Dementia: What Every Caregiver Needs to Know

"Ms. De Cuir has written a book that will provide practical advice for any family member taking care of a loved one with memory loss. Ms. De Cuir provides insight from her many years of working with family caregivers, who face daily issues and decisions only caregivers will understand. An easy and meaningful read." --Jean Moonilal, LCSW

Inside Alzheimer's

"One of the most devastating consequences for patients and their caretakers is the inevitable loss of the ability to communicate and form connections. Pearce--a medical social worker with more than 20 years of experience--reminds readers that there is a person inside Alzheimer's and other dementias who needs to be heard, seen, valued, and appreciated."

Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories

"By drawing upon the words of caregivers who have walked the journey of dementia, the authors cast much needed light upon this long and winding road. Through the experience of caring for loved ones, these unsung heroes have made the path less difficult for others who will follow in their footsteps." --Daniel Kuhn, MSW, Director of Education, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging

When a Family Member Has Dementia

"If you are a caregiver, you need this book! It may be beneficial for you to have family and friends read it to understand the D.A.N.C.E. principles. This way you will be on the same page when coming up with possible solutions to the many problems faced by caregivers and their patients..."-metapsychology.mentalhelp.net

Dancing with Dementia: Living Positively with Dementia

 "Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia by campaigning for self-advocacy, writing articles and speaking at national conferences." - Product Description

Dementia Reconsidered: The Person Comes First

"What a marvellous help for those of us struggling with living with dementia in a loved one. This book gave me emotional support to continue working with what is still functioning with my husband and down to earth tips. I am grateful for such insightful knowledge." - Reader Review

 "Thoughtful and self-reflective, this collection of illuminating essays offers a rare glimpse into the often incomprehensible world of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease. Diagnosed at age 58, psychologist Richard Taylor shares a provocative and courageous account of his slow transformation and deterioration, and of the growing divide between his reality and the reality of others."