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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 362 EAN: 9780618485178 ISBN: 1864710632 Label: Houghton Mifflin Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: September 08, 2004 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Studio: Houghton Mifflin Related Items:
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 Rating:  - A Must ReadThis is a must read for anyone with friends or family suffering from Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia, whether or not you are a care-giver. Enables understanding of this dreaded disease, and communication with those who suffer it. You will be wiser and more compassionate after reading it. Rating: - Learning to Speak Alzheimer'sWonderful book! Balanced, informative, so very helpful. As a caregiver, it gave me what I needed to keep peace and joy in my husband's life. Rating: - Learning to Speak Alzheimer'sThis book was shipped sooner then I expected and in perfect condition. This is a great book for those with a loved one with Alzheimers. In fact a must read. Rating: - understanding the mind of an alzheimer's victimI wish I had read this book three years ago when we first realized our mom was suffering with this disease. I have read many articles on the subject and felt I understood what was happening to her. But this book helps you to communicate with the alzheimer's patient. It gives you a better understanding of each stage and how to make the most of each day for both the alzheimer's patient and their family. It has practical information that can be applied immediately. Rating: - Learning to Speak Alzheimer'sThis book has been a God send. I read it early on into my journey as a caregiver so I better understood what to expect. 5 Years later I am using it as a "how to" manual. The author is direct and realistic with her advise. I appreciate that are not sugar coated. It is reassuring to learn that what I am living is not unusual that eveything is managable with a little creativity. Thanks for the support and advise. 
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