Betty Weiss

When the Doctor Says "Alzheimer's" Betty Weiss

Although one in ten Americans over 65 has Alzheimer's, it remains one of the most hidden, misunderstood diseases the world has ever known. Neither a cure, nor technical medical advice, this handy book, written by a caregiver with over ten years personal experience and research caring for her husband, has some of the best first-hand advice you'll ever come by. Because patients appear so normal, no one believes anything is wrong. Even cognitive tests can't show the full extent of its devastation on the patient and the family. Although the stigma is lessening, Alzheimer's continues to be elusive, embarrassing and difficult to deal with. When it sneaks into a family, few know where to turn: What caused it? Will I get it? He keeps falling. He's violent! Why isn't there a cure? The doctor doesn't understand. What's an MRI, MMSE? How can the caregiver survive? I feel so guilty. Not every anguished question has an answer as yet, but many of them do, and understanding how to deal with much of it can be found in "When the Doctor Says, 'Alzheimer's'-". It's a valuable must have, easy to understand finger-tip resource book for anyone involved in this overwhelming, confusing disease.