When Reasoning No Longer Works
A Practical Guide for Caregivers Dealing with Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
By Angel Smits
2005
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In a world where family members are increasingly being asked to be caregivers to their family members with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, where do they go to find the training and information to take on this new and complex job? When Reasoning No Longer Works is 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 • How to avoid a catastrophic reaction• Specific approaches for aggressive behavior• How to deal with disruptive behaviors• Ways to diminish wandering• What to do when a wanderer is missing• When to look for outside helpYou’ll also follow the story of Lou and Rose, a couple who share their lives with Alzheimer’s 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 Alzheimer’s patient in the family can be heart-wrenching, but this book provides hope and help.” — Jeanie M, daughter and caregiver
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Author
Angel Smits
Author · 11 books
I live in Colorado with my husband and daughter, as well as a constantly changing mixture of family and pets. I thought winning the Romance Writer's of America's Golden Heart Award was the highlight of my writing career, but seeing my first Harlequin book on the shelves topped that. My background as a social worker has helped fill my head with the stories of people, and inspired the characters whose stories I tell.
