A gerontologist explains dementia and Alzheimer's disease, from diagnosis to death, in terms family and professional caregivers can understand. The stages of dementia, the behavior changes that occur during dementia, the history of Alzheimer's and the physiology of the disease are explained. Communication techniques, working with and tracking combative behaviors for the doctor are discussed, as well as methods to address caregiver stress. Suggestions for preparing activities for person's with dementia to coincide with their current stage of dementia are offered, along with explanations and steps to assist persons with dementia help complete the Activities of Daily Living. The progression of the disease with an emphasis on the A's of Alzheimer's are provided, giving caregivers a clear explanation of falls, loss of speech, movement and memory. Vignettes from case histories are used to illustrate key points in the book. A detailed and compassionate explanation of the end of life is presented for caregivers., ISBN13: 9780985445041 ISBN10: 0985445041 Material Type: paperback