There’s
Still A Person In There
Contents
Introduction
New Insights, New Hope
Chapter 1
Profile:
Ann And Julian Davidson
“There’s Still A Person In There”
A wife cares for her husband.
Chapter 2
Worried About Someone?
The warning signs of Alzheimer’s.
Chapter 3
Dr. Alzheimer’s Strange Discovery
The history, biology, and rising toll of Alzheimer’s.
Chapter 4
Profile:
Jorge, Anna, And Rosa Flores
“We Wanted Very Much To Take Care Of Her.”
A husband and daughter care for his wife, her mother.
Chapter 5
Who’s At Risk?
In recent years, scientists have gained important new
insights into the risk factors for Alzheimer’s.
Chapter 6
Coping With Alzheimer’s Disease: The Experts’ 10-Step
Program
These steps can guide you through the many challenges.
Chapter 7
The Diagnostic Dilemma
Is it really Alzheimer’s? Today’s diagnostic tests are
about 90 percent accurate. But that means they’re wrong as
much as 10 percent of the time.
Chapter 8
Profile:
Sandra And Tyrone Worthington
“Poor Tyrone”
A wife cares for her husband.
Chapter 9
The Other Dementias
Alzheimer’s is only one of the many types of dementia. Some
are easily treatable. And people who have Alzheimer’s may
have one or more of the other dementias as well.
Chapter 10
The New Alzheimer’s Treatments
Everything from the latest drugs to medicinal herbs,
behavior therapy, pet therapy, massage, and aromatherapy.
Chapter 11
Profile:
Faith Hung And Her Family
“It’s Nothing To Be Ashamed Of. It’s A Disease.”
A granddaughter takes the lead in caring for her
grandmother.
Chapter 12
Before You Do Anything Else: Take Care Of Yourself
Like flight attendants say on airplanes, “Put your oxygen
maks on first, and then help those who need assistance.”
It’s not selfish to reserve time for yourself. To be an
effective caregiver, it’s an absolute necessity.
Chapter 13
A Practical Introduction To Loving Caregiving
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is an enormous
challenge. Here’s how to make it easier.
Chapter 14
Residential Care:
When You Can No Longer Cope With Day-To-Day Caregiving
Residential placement marks the end of your role as primary
caregiver, but not the end of your relationship with the
person. How to evaluate, select, and pay for residential
care.
Chapter 15
Profile:
Debbie And Doris Hoffmann
“Oh, The Joy Of Me!”
A daughter cares for her mother.
Chapter 16
The New Science Of Staying Mentally Sharp—For Life
If you worry that misplacing your car keys is the beginning
of Alzheimer’s, the latest discoveries about memory
preservation should be reassuring.
Epilogue
Appendix:
Resources
Helpful organizations, books, films, national research
centers, and Web sites
References and Bibliography
Index
About the Authors