The Alzheimer's Guidebook - Sherri Largent

The Alzheimer's Guidebook by Sherri Largent, R.N. Alzheimer's/Dementia is out there in our world and creating distress and sadness in the lives of millions of people every day...and more in years to come. It's talked about in the news, on the radio, television shows and in our homes. The numbers of those who have already been diagnosed with this disease are staggering... MILLIONS!!! And who is going to be taking care of these people? If it is not the family, it is hired caregivers at home, or staff in a facility for Alzheimer's/Dementia. ARE THEY PREPARED? HAVE THEY BEEN TAUGHT AND KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT? Will they respond to situations with compassion and understanding while maintaining the patient's dignity as well as his/her care? And what happens when an Alzheimer patient needs to go to the hospital. Are staff knowledgeable in the care of these patients? These are important questions! Families try their hardest to deal with their loved one who has this disease, and it is frustrating, stressful and heartbreaking. Alzheimer's not only affects the patient and the family, but it affects friends of the family, also. Most have not been taught what to expect or how to properly care for them to make things easier. Many facilities hire staff who have never worked with Alzheimer's patients and the results are poor care for the patient, as well as increased stress, worry, and ill feelings for the family and friends. I was fortunate enough to have worked in a facility that was well-knowledged in the realm of Alzheimer's. As a Registered Nurse, working for hospice, I had the opportunity of managing the care of Alzheimer/Dementia patients for over nine years (on a daily basis) in all aspects of their disease process. I shared in the lives of their families. I watched, learned and listened...and took notes. From those notes, I comprised my guidebook. It is based upon actual stories told, factual information shared and put together with tips, scenarios, medic

EAN: 9781478762348