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Becoming a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another neurocognitive disorder can be an unexpected, undesirable, underappreciated--and yet noble role. It is heartbreaking to watch someone lose the very cognitive capacities that once helped to define them as a person. But because of the nature of these disorders, the only way to become an effective caregiver and cope with the role's many daily challenges is to become well-informed about the disease. With the right information, resources and tips on caregiving and working with professionals, you can become your own expert at both caring for your charge and taking care of yourself.
In these pages, Marc Agronin guides readers through a better understanding of the changes their loved one may be going through, and helps them tap into the various resources available to them as they embark on an uncertain caregiving journey. Insisting that a caregiver also maintain his or her own health and well being, Agronin guides caregivers in their efforts to provide care, but to also look to themselves as recipients of care from themselves and others. Shedding light on the debilitating disorders themselves as well as their everyday realities, this book is a much-needed resource for anyone caring for another person suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other neurocognitive disorders.
Author Notes
Marc E. Agronin, M.D., is a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist who currently serves as the Vice President for Behavioral Health and Clinical Research at the Miami Jewish Health Systems, Florida's largest long-term care provider. He is also an Affiliate Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the Yale School of Medicine, and completed his training in psychiatry at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Agronin is a nationally-recognized expert in late-life mental illness and was named the "Clinician of the Year" by the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry in 2008. He is a prolific author whose articles and blogs have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, and Scientific American Mind, and his work has been featured in the New York Times, The Today Show, CNN, and National Public Radio's "Talk of the Nation" and "On Point." Agronin is the author of numerous articles and books in the field of psychiatry, including the acclaimed book How We Age: A Doctor's Journey into the Heart of Growing Old.
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Library Journal Review
According to Agronin (Miami Jewish Health Systems), Alzheimer's disease is currently the most common neurocognitive disease (NCD), and such cases are expected to quadruple worldwide within the next 50 years: surely the need for well-informed caregivers will also increase. Inspired by his long professional experience with NCD patients, Agronin offers an easy-to-understand guide for anyone who serves as a nonprofessional caregiver. An introduction briefly explains the book's purpose and describes requisite yet attainable characteristics of caregivers. The bulk of the material offers definitions of NCDs, including their known or suspected causes; recommended courses of action to take as a disease intensifies; and best practices for maintaining a person's quality of life. Equally important topics deal with respite time for the caregiver, possible legal matters, and long-term care. The final chapter is a convenient list of relevant organization names and contact information. A useful companion to this title would be Carol Howell's Let's Talk Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide. VERDICT This practical guide outlines a sensible approach to providing quality care and is therefore highly recommended for anyone who is committed to serving as a caregiver.-Chad Clark, -Nederland, TX © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. vii |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| 1 Normal and Abnormal Cognitive Changes | p. 9 |
| 2 Seeking an Answer: State-of-the-Art Evaluation | p. 15 |
| 3 The Spectrum of Nenrocognitive Disorders | p. 29 |
| 4 Alzheimer's Disease | p. 35 |
| 5 Vascular Dementia | p. 53 |
| 6 Frontotemporal Dementia | p. 59 |
| 7 Dementia with Lewy Bodies | p. 67 |
| 8 Medical Causes of Neurocognitive Disorders | p. 75 |
| 9 Caregiving During Mild Stages | p. 89 |
| 10 Caregiving During Moderate Stages | p. 107 |
| 11 Caregiving During Advanced Stages | p. 125 |
| 12 Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Problems, and Apathy | p. 135 |
| 13 Agitation and Psychosis | p. 153 |
| 14 Dealing with Common Medical Issues | p. 173 |
| 15 Caring for the Caregiver | p. 193 |
| 16 Legal Issues | p. 207 |
| 17 Long-Term Care | p. 219 |
| 18 Resources | p. 239 |
| Notes | p. 249 |
| Bibliography | p. 269 |
| Index | p. 281 |
| About the Author | p. 289 |