Aged Care Books
Aged Care Homes- The Complete Australian Guide
The opening lines of this book sum up the problems faced by family members and carers when they receive (or make) the dreaded, but long expected phone call.
“Mum’s had a fall; she has broken her hip and is now in hospital. The doctor says she will probably need permanent care – what do we do now and can we find the money?”
As a financial adviser, this is a problem Val Nigol is increasingly being faced with – what are the options for these people, how much will it cost and how are they going to pay for it?
A Carer's Guide
Every day in Australia, tens of thousands of people care for loved ones at home. This is often a difficult road for volunteer carers, particularly when the illness is a debilitating and progressive one such as dementia.
Most carers find themselves thrust into the role ill-prepared and intimidated by a multitude of troubling questions. A Carer's Guide combines useful information for all carers with a touching personal odyssey by Rosette Teitel, who nursed her husband through vascular dementia until his death.
My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
From Amazon.com: On the morning of December 10, 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke when a blood vessel exploded in the left side of her brain. A neuroanatomist by profession, she observed her own mind completely deteriorate to the point that she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life, all within the space of four brief hours.
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease
From Library Journal: After a major stroke left her husband paralyzed, unable to speak, and with significant progressive memory loss, Coste became his caregiver while raising four children. Refusing to institutionalize him, she developed a humanistic approach to caregiving ("habilitation") that focuses on enhancing the individual's remaining functional, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual abilities by creating a positive atmosphere that promotes feelings of success.
Hazel's Journey: A Personal Experience of Alzheimer's
From LibraryThing.com: Sue Pieters-Hawke has written this biography about her mother Hazel Hawke. Hazel is a well loved and respected Australian, best known for her marriage to former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke. She went through their very public divorce with silence and dignity gaining the sympathy and respect of Australian people from all sides of the political spectrum.
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease
From Library Journal: It has been estimated that five percent of older people suffer from severe intellectual impairment. So these two eloquent and readable guides will be much in demand as the number of families facing the challenge of caring for a relative with some form of dementing illness continues to grow.
Keeping Busy: A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia
Provides detailed information about programming activities and developing an atmosphere that is responsive to patients with dementia. Topics include exercise, horticulture, communication, pets, humor, social events, and music.
The Art of Dementia Care
From Amazon.com: The Art of Dementia Care is a practical guide intended for all who provide support, encouragement and care for people with dementia. Using a relationship model of care, you will learn how you can make a positive difference in the lives of those with dementia.
Dealing with Dementia: A Guide to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
From Amazon.com: This work examines dementia with a special focus on Alzheimer's disease. A down-to-earth, comprehensive, and compassionate resource, this guide provides guidance for anyone struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis of dementia for themselves or a loved one.
Early Stage Dementia: Reassurance for Sufferers and Carers
From Amazon.com: By the year 2010, a staggering 34 million people worldwide will be affected by dementia. To receive a diagnosis of dementia can be a shattering experience, but, irrespective of the cause, appropriate, competent and knowledgeable management will enhance the lives of those affected.
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