Kisses for Elizabeth: A Common Sense Approach To Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

by Stephanie D Zeman MSN RN, Jane Priest (Contributor), Pat Wilson (Contributor)

Sub A Common Sense Guide to Alzheimer's Care Kisses for Elizabeth was written for both family and professional caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. It is a practical resource for anyone experiencing difficulty with significant behavioral issues but is also helpful to caregivers who simply want to provide the best possible care. The author has developed 15 common sense guidelines which address a wide variety of concerns by helping caregivers to solve problems or even prevent them. The guidelines also address negative behaviors such as wandering, combativeness, paranoia and sundowning. The book explains what dementia is, how it affects people who suffer from it and why these behaviors occur. Since one of the best ways to learn is by example, the author has included over 40 true heartwarming stories about her patients with dementia and ways in which the guidelines were applied to help resolve their problems and enhance the individuals quality of life.

310 pages, Paperback

First published March 8, 2012

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

This may be the best book on caring for Alzheimer's patients that I have read. It ranks up there with the 36-Hour Day. My mother has Alzheimer's and in order to help her in the best way possible I read books that educate care givers. This one is excellent.