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"Activity books are one type of nonpharmacological intervention recommended by experts for those caring for people with dementia and Alzheimer disease. This book informs caregivers about dementia and provides many activities for them to do with a memory-impaired older adult they are caring for. The book begins with an overview of dementia, tips for the caregiver, and a discussion of types of therapy. Each activity chapter follows a similar structure,...
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More than just a discussion of the medical and practical aspects of stroke and stroke recovery, this book focuses on the emotional, psychological, and social consequences of stroke and the deeply personal side of caregiving. When Your Spouse Has a Stroke will relieve your burden and strengthen your partnership.
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A twelve-year cancer survivor and oncology rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Julie K. Silver wroteAfter Cancer Treatment to help others recover from the exhaustion and physical devastation that often follow treatment. This new edition of the book, retitledBefore and After Cancer Treatment, describes improved therapies, better delivery of care, holistic care options, and energetics. In covering the benefits of prehabilitation strategies, which improve...