Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - The Caregiver's Complete Survival Guide by Nataly Rubinstein

''At last, a roadmap for those who care for someone with memory loss. Nataly Rubinstein has given us an utterly human view of what it s like for a person and their family dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Going far beyond a clinical explanation, she provides Insight into the deepest concerns we all share maintaining these individuals' lives and dignity and gives caregivers the confidence to know how to meet these needs.''--Raul Grosz, MD, Board-certified neurologist, Neuroscience Consultants, Aventura and Miami Beach, Florida

''An invaluable treasure of practical advice and compassionate understanding. This indispensable book will guide you through the complexities, the responsibilities, and the challenges all caregivers face. Written by a remarkable woman, with wit and a human touch, it gives one encouragement and hope for one's own survival.''--Sabina Shalom Caregiver for her husband, Mark, author of A Marriage Sabbatical

''An extremely insightful, knowledgeable, but also easy-to-read and comforting book. I would recommend it to anyone who has concerns about the possibility that their loved one is living with Alzheimer's or dementia.''--Gary Edward Barg, author of The Fearless Caregiver, founder and editor in chief of Today's Caregiver Magazine

''Nataly's advice has kept me from jumping off the edge! She can always take the worst-case scenario and spin it into something positive and workable.''--Julia B. Sosnick, full-time caregiver for her husband, Phil

''This book is truly the caregiver's GPS for navigating the long and arduous road of Alzheimer's. The educational benefit to the caregiver and family of anyone affected by this disease is unmatched by anything I have seen in my seventeen years of dealing with Alzheimer's. I look forward to recommending the book to everyone I meet who may in any way be touched by Alzheimer's.'' ----Larry E. Butcher, former chair, Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee, State of Florida, member, board of directors, Alzheimer's Community Care, West Palm Beach, Florida, sixteen-year caregiver for his wife, Jeannette

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If you're caring for an elder with dementia, it helps to have an experienced social worker and geriatric care manager like Nataly Rubinstein to help you through the daily challenges. If you can't have Nataly by your side 24/7, her guide, Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: The Caregiver's Complete Survival Guide, is the next best thing. Caring for her mother, who had dementia, inspired Nataly to write this book. "If I had better guidance - like what is in this book," she writes, "my life, her life and my family's life would have been better and easier." Based on her experience with thousands of clients in South Florida, as well as years of caring for her own parents, Nataly's 360 page guide is a comprehensive look at what it takes to be a caregiver. Using real life examples, she walks you through everything from getting a diagnosis to dealing with unwanted behavior. Along with daily challenges like eating, dressing and toileting, she covers finances, long distance caregiving and hiring professional caregivers. Her careful attention to the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers makes this guide a valuable resource for you'll turn to again and again.