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Reading for Families, Friends and Professionals
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The Problem of Alzheimer's Disease: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It
By Jason Karlawish
A fascinating book written by my colleague from the Alzheimer’s Clinical Guideline Group, Jason Karlawish MD, Co-Director of University of Pennsylvania’s Memory Center. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in two days. It chronicles the entire evolution of Alzheimer’s disease, from my career start in 1981 until recently. Click on the audio sample to get a flavor!
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Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey: A Guide for Families and Caregivers
By Jolene Brackey
This is a timeless book incredibly helpful to those living with someone with Alzheimer’s in the moderate or later stages. There is plenty of practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves. Click on the audio sample to get a flavor.
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Guiding Families Dealing with Alzheimer's Disease
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Susan Scanland, MSN, CRNP, GNP-BC, CDP
CEO & Founder, Dementia Connection® Clarks Summit, PA, 18411 [email protected] C: 570-575-0195 | F: 570-300-2228 |
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