Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :https://esound.space/fullID: 397878Title: When Reasoning No Longer Works: A Practical Guide for Caregivers Dealing with Dementia & Alzheimer's CareAuthor: Angel SmitsNarrator: Derek BottenFormat: UnabridgedLength: 04:29:27Language: EnglishRelease date: 09-14-19Publisher: Findaway VoicesGenres: Health & Wellness, Disorders & Diseases, Science & Technology, MedicineSummary:Nearly five million families deal with Alzheimers Disease and other forms of dementia on a daily basis. They do this with little training, and often only their good intentions guide them.When Reasoning No Longer Worksis the training manual these family caregivers have been searching for.Written by a Gerontologist with more than twenty years of experience, this reference gives the reader an easy to understand view of what dementia does to the brain, how it is diagnosed, and most importantly, how to deal with its effects.Bulleted lists clearly explain:How to avoid a catastrophic reactionSpecific approaches for aggressive behaviorHow to deal with disruptive behaviorsWays to diminish wanderingWhat to do when a wanderer is missingWhen to look for outside helpYoull also follow the story of Lou and Rose, a couple who share their lives with Alzheimers disease. Together, they find the answers to questions caregivers and victims are sometimes afraid to ask.(with foreword by Dr. Randall J. Bjork)'Sixteen years ago, my father, Charles, died as the result of AD. For many years to come, I knew that I had failed him. I wish I knew then what I read about now in When Reasoning No Longer Works. The stress of living with an Alzheimers patient in the family can be heart-wrenching, but this book provides hope and help. Jeanie M, daughter and caregiverContact: [email protected]

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