Alzheimer's Reading Room
In order to communicate effectively with a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease you need to come to an understanding that they are now living in a new world -- I often refer to this as Alzheimer's world....
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Alzheimer's Caregiver Lament -- This is Not the Person I Knew (Audio Cast)
By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room
Alzheimer's Reading Room
Sunday, February 28, 2010
About Alzheimer's Reading Room
At the Alzheimer's Reading Room, we discuss solutions to common problems that Alzheimer's caregivers face each day.
On the Alzheimer's Reading Room, we discuss issues like: communication, wandering, incontinence, hygiene, patient symptoms, and what to expect as the disease progresses. We discuss all issues that are important to Alzheimer's caregivers. We provide specific insight, advice, and solutions based on real life experience.
By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room
I started the Alzheimer’s Reading Room to keep track of the thousands of articles and many books I was reading about Alzheimer's disease.
I soon realized that Alzheimer's caregivers are often thrust into their role with little or no experience, training, or education about Alzheimer's disease. As a result, they are often overwhelmed and suffer from feelings of helplessness. Forty percent of Alzheimer's caregivers suffer from depression.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
What to do when Alzheimer's Strikes
@ALZHEIMERSread is a Twitter Feed which is the companion of the Alzheimer's Reading Room.
I am now getting a few referrals each week asking me what to do when Alzheimer's strikes. I usually start with the following recommendations.
First, I would purchase these two books.
1. The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems
2. The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, and Memory Loss
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Popular articles on the Alzheimer's Reading Room
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, and Memory Loss 
I am now getting a few referrals each week asking me what to do when Alzheimer's strikes. I usually start with the following recommendations.
First, I would purchase these two books.
1. The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems
2. The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, and Memory Loss
To continue reading this article go here
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Original content Bob DeMarco, Alzheimer's Reading RoomBob DeMarco is the editor of the Alzheimer's Reading Room and an Alzheimer's caregiver. The Alzheimer's Reading Room is the number one website on the Internet for news, advice, and insight into Alzheimer's disease. Bob has written more than 800 articles with more than 18,000 links on the Internet. Bob resides in Delray Beach, FL.
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