With over 3.5 million copies sold, the bestselling guide to
understanding and caring for people with dementia is now completely
revised and updated!
For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work in the field
for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades
of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's, and
other dementias, the book is widely known for its authoritativeness and
compassionate approach to care. Featuring everything from the causes of
dementia to managing its early stages to advice on caring for those in
the later stages of the disease, it is widely considered to be the most
detailed and trusted book available.
Highlighting useful takeaway messages and informed by recent research
into the causes of dementia, this new edition has been completely
updated. It features
- brand-new content on everything from home care aides to useful apps
to promising preventative techniques and therapies
- practical advice for avoiding caregiver burnout--plus tips for when
and how to get additional help
- a completely new two-column design that allows readers to quickly
access what they need
The central idea underlying this indispensable book--that much can be
done to improve the lives of people with dementia and of those caring
for them--remains the same. The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia
care guide.